By Emily Krauser
1:00 PM PDT, July 30, 2019
Beyonce is the queen of, well, pretty much everything, and that honor doesn't stop at her incredible music prowess. The Houston native's sartorial style is as lauded as her visionary music, and that's been true since her early days in Destiny's Child through her two pregnancies to today. When Bey steps out on red carpets, we bow down. Take a look back at some of her most iconic looks from the past two decades.
July 2019
Golden girl! Bey was a true queen at the European premiere of The Lion King in London, channeling Nala in a marigold lamé gown by Vietnamese designer Nguyen Cong Tri that featured a keyhole detail and hip-high slit. She finished off her look with Lorraine Schwartz jewels, an Anna Cecere clutch and strappy gold Jimmy Choo sandals.
October 2017
in a custom-made emerald green cut-out Walter Collection dress, purple fur stole, crystal-embellished Christian Louboutin pumps and Lorraine Schwartz earrings at TIDAL X: Brooklyn.
August 2016
in a long-sleeved, see-through sequined Francesco Scognamiglio dress at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.
May 2016
in a peach latex Givenchy dress at the 2016 Met Gala.
May 2015
in a sheer, jewel-encrusted Givenchy Haute Couture gown at the 2015 Met Gala.
August 2014
in a black beaded Nicolas Jebran gown, black peep-toe heels and Lorraine Schwartz earrings at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
May 2014
in a sheer black Givenchy dress with intricate beading, birdcage headpiece and chandelier earrings at the 2014 Met Gala.
January 2014
in a white, lace floral Michael Costello gown at the 2014 GRAMMY Awards.
May 2013
in a strapless, flame-inspired gown with a long train, matching thigh-high boots, black gloves and belt by Givenchy at the 2013 Met Gala.
February 2013
in a black-and-white graphic Osman Studio crepe jumpsuit, black peep-toe heels and art deco cuffs at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
February 2013
in a beaded Elie Saab couture gown at the New York City premiere of Beyonce: Life Is But a Dream.
May 2012
in a sheer black, beaded Givenchy dress with a purple feather-adorned train at the 2012 Met Gala.
September 2011
in a sequined cobalt mini, dark blue sequined tuxedo jacket, studded earrings and black peep-toe heels at the Beyonce Pulse fragrance launch in New York City.
August 2011
in an orange, one-shouldered Lanvin dress at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.
May 2011
in a black cut-out Emilio Pucci mermaid gown with intricate gold embroidery and tulle hem at the 2011 Met Gala.
January 2010
in an edgy black dress, armful of bangles and black cut-out stilettos at the 2010 Sony GRAMMY After-Party in Beverly Hills.
November 2009
in a shimmery pink metallic strapless Versace dress at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards.
January 2009
in a sequined, strapless ivory Elie Saab gown, art deco Lorraine Schwartz necklace and metallic peep-toe heels at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
June 2009
in a colorful three-quarter sleeve mini by Balmain, purple T-strap heels and emerald hoops at the 2009 BET Awards.
February 2008
in a yellow strapless, backless gown at the Sony BMG Music 2008 Grammy Awards After-Party.
December 2007
in a silky, cap-sleeved emerald green mermaid dress at Movies Rock in Los Angeles.
September 2007
in a Grecian-inspired gold dress by Reem Acra and silver heels at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards.
February 2007
in a strapless white gown with asymmetrical floral detailing and a thigh-high slit, plus metallic platform heels at the 79th Annual Academy Awards.
January 2007
in a plunging, gold sequined Elie Saab halter gown at the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
December 2006
in a mermaid-inspired strapless, semi-sheer turquoise dress with a bow belt by Elie Saab at the Los Angeles premiere of Dreamgirls.
May 2006
in a blue bird-adorned halter dress at a Dreamgirls party during the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.
August 2005
in a silver, crystal-covered wrap dress and oversized hoop earrings at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards.
February 2005
in a black-and-gold dress, drop earrings and a gold bangle at the 47th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
February 2005
in a black, strapless Atelier Versace gown at the 77th Annual Academy Awards.
February 2005
in a strapless, pastel blue ruched dress at the 2005 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
June 2004
in a bright yellow silk dress with crystal shoulder detailing and an armful of silver bangles at the 2004 CFDA Fashion Awards.
December 2003
in a flapper-inspired, beige beaded gown and matching T-strap sandals at the 2003 Billboard Music Awards.
June 2003
in a colorful strapless dress and red handbag at the 31st AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony in Hollywood.
June 2001
in a semi-sheer yellow dress and matching flower hairpiece, plus strappy sequined sandals at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards.
April 2000
in a shimmery, strapless pale blue Randolph Duke gown alongside her Destiny's Child bandmates at the VH-1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross event in New York City.