(Left to right) Simone Joy Jones, Coco Jones, Gabrielle Union and Tia Mowry attend the World Premiere of "Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé" at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on November 25, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
The “Renaissance” continues — and the party is just beginning. That was the energy at the world premiere of “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” in Beverly Hills on Nov. 25.
Beyoncé debuted a surprisingly icy new look for the premiere, wearing a strapless silver chainmail dress by Versace and sleek, Donatella-like white-blonde tresses. Some online commenters were jarred by the multi-platinum artist’s transformation, critiquing the megastar’s pale and shimmery look as too Eurocentric. However, as longtime stylist Shiona Turini indicated, the custom gown and styling were intended to evoke the artist’s hit song “Alien Superstar.”
Beyoncé performs onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood)
Bey wasn’t alone in going platinum for the occasion; “image architect” Law Roach donned a cropped blonde wig for the premiere’s silver-spangled step-and-repeat. Consistent with the event’s predominately silver, black palette, Kelly Rowland also wore a strong silvery silhouette, wearing a cone-bra cocktail dress by Jean Paul Gaultier. Fellow Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams brought the drama in a sculptural black gown by recent “Project Runway All-Stars” winner Bishme Cromartie, while former members LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson gave their own renditions of dark glamour in dramatic looks by Rick Owens and Temraza, respectively.
Other standouts included Lupita Nyong’o in an oversized silver-sequined blazer, Precious Lee in glittery fringe by House of Cyndarella, Marsai Martin, grown up and glamorous in a black hooded gown (one of the evening’s trends) with a sheer corseted inlay, and Gabrielle Union in a black halterneck gown with a jeweled velvet skirt by Cong Tri.
“The theme is opulence,” wrote Union on Instagram. Who understood the assignment? Check out our gallery below.
Tina Knowles and Tyler Perry
Tina Knowles and Tyler Perry attend the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/WireImage for Parkwood)
Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita Nyong’o attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage for Parkwood)
Shaun Ross
Shaun Ross attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Gabrielle Union-Wade
Gabrielle Union-Wade attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Lori Harvey
Lori Harvey attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
LeToya Luckett
LeToya Luckett attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
LaTavia Roberson
LaTavia Roberson attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Natalia Bryant and Vanessa Bryant
(Left to right) Natalia Bryant and Vanessa Bryant. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Marsai Martin
Marsai Martin attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Kendrick Sampson
Kendrick Sampson attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
DDG and Halle Bailey
(Left to right) DDG and Halle Bailey attend the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Chloe Bailey
Chloe Bailey attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Bianca Lawson
Bianca Lawson attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Tia Mowry
Tia Mowry attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Law Roach
Law Roach attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Dixson
Dixson attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Snoh Aalegra
Snoh Aalegra attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Robin Thede
Robin Thede attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Bozoma Saint John
Bozoma Saint John attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Kevin Aviance
Kevin Aviance attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Lena Waithe
Lena Waithe attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Normani
Normani attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker
(Left to right) Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker attend the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Lizzo
Lizzo attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Andra Day
Andra Day attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Victoria Monét
Victoria Monét attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Kalen Allen
Kalen Allen attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Coco Jones
Coco Jones attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash-Betts
(Left to right) Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash-Betts attend the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Scott Evans
Scott Evans attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Jeremy Pope
Jeremy Pope attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Ts Madison
Ts Madison attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Holly Robinson Peete, Rodney Peete and family
(2nd left to right) Holly Robinson Peete, Rodney Peete and family attend the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Shangela
Shangela attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Simone Joy Jones, Coco Jones, Gabrielle Union and Tia Mowry
(Left to right) Simone Joy Jones, Coco Jones, Gabrielle Union and Tia Mowry attend the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Zach Campbell
Zach Campbell attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Trell Thomas
Trell Thomas attends the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood)
Tina Knowles and Tyler Perry
Tina Knowles and Tyler Perry attend the World Premiere of “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/WireImage for Parkwood)
