Beyoncé released ‘Cowboy Carter’ album one year ago: A look back
It’s been one year since Beyoncé released her eighth studio album, “Cowboy Carter.” Here’s a look back at the album’s impactful year.
- Beyoncé fans are embracing “cowboy core” fashion for her upcoming “Cowboy Carter” tour.
- Must-have accessories include custom-made sashes, personalized hand fans, and cowboy hats and boots.
- Denim, especially Levi’s, is expected to be a prominent fashion choice at the concerts.
Beyoncé fans are looking forward to making a fashion statement at the singer’s “Cowboy Carter” tour through their individual cowboy core looks, and some accessories are sure to be staples at the shows.
The 35-time Grammy winning singer’s Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour will kick off April 28 in Los Angeles. Of course, cowboy core and western fashion have become synonymous with Beyoncé’s eighth studio album “Cowboy Carter.” And as much as a Beyoncé concert is a musical spectacle, it is also a fashion showcase for the singer and her fans alike.
“I took inspiration from Dolly Parton — less rodeo-queen and denim (style of) country and more county fair country,” says Camille Myrie, 30, who plans to attend Beyoncé’s show in Washington, D.C.
Meanwhile Crystal Sharp, 32, says, “I’m pulling inspiration from her Levi ad and all the ‘Cowboy Carter’ looks. It’s giving major denim-on-denim energy.”
And she certainly seems to be correct as another fan wrote on social media, “I’m seeing mixes of Levi’s and some sparkle from ‘Renaissance’ — country and bling looks combined!”
Regardless of how each fan interprets cowboy core, certain items are expected to take over stadiums across the U.S. and beyond with fans scrambling to get their hands on them before the show.
‘Cowboy carter’-inspired sashes
Beyoncé donned a “Cowboy Carter” sash on the cover of the album, sparking a new trend. Ahead of the tour, fans have been rushing to customize their own. These sashes have become one of the tour’s hottest trends, with many sash makers seeing their businesses flourish.
Custom handheld fans
Although handheld fans are not new to Beyoncé’s shows, the country music nature of this concert makes for a special opportunity for fans to go all out. During Beyoncé’s 2023 Renaissance World Tour many fans carried personalized fans to her shows, and this year’s seems like it will be no different. The fans will undoubtedly come in handy for a multiple of reasons — there’s the heat, there’s dancing and there’s fashion at the forefront. Many designers are customizing personal fans and other items.
Cowboy hats and boots
It goes without saying, but “Cowboy Carter” brings to mind cowboy hats and boots. And that’s exactly what fans should expect to see parading through each venue. One hat business owner is hoping to see the cowboy hat trend outlive the “Cowboy Carter” era with fans incorporating her custom-made hats into everyday outfits.
Levi’s Jeans and more denim
Beyoncé first announced her collaboration with Levi’s in September, and since then she’s released three separate chapters. The second drop came on the heel of Beyoncé announcing her tour. Most recently, she teased Chapter 3, reminding everyone of all the denim ahead at her tour stops.
Beyoncé’s nine-city tour will wrap in Las Vegas on July 26.
Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network’s Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
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