Beyoncé’s Best Red Carpet Moments, From Destiny’s Child Coordination to Couture Gowns

Fresh off her Cowboy Carter album, Beyoncé slipped into a vintage Versace moment, aptly nicknamed “Midnight Cowgirl,” to accept the Innovator Award at the iHeart Radio Awards.

The superstar donned jaw-dropping black and white Balmain to support the premiere of Kelly Rowland’s role in Mea Culpa.

Beyoncé shocked Bushwick when she stepped out to Luar’s runway show—her first NYFW appearance in nearly a decade—while wearing a bedazzled couture suit and matching cowboy hat.

On theme in Western tinged Louis Vuitton during the 2024 Grammy Awards.

Beyoncé had a major disco diva moment at the Renaissance London premiere in a plunging mini dress complete with an extra-long train.

Beyoncé naturally lived out her full “Alien Superstar” fantasy in a fitted chainmail Versace look for the premiere of Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé in Los Angeles.

Beyoncé accepted the honor of "Best Dance/Electronic Music Album" for Renaissance at the 2023 Grammy Awards in a scalloped, tow-toned Gucci look that she pared with opera-length gloves.

The star was reportedly paid a whopping $24 million to perform at the Atlantis The Royal Grand Reveal Weekend and she looked every bit of that price tag in a cut-out gold gown and dramatic taffeta train.

Beyoncé was joined by her husband, Jay-Z, for her first Oscars in 13 years. For the occasion, the singer wore a yellow, Valentino haute couture dress with an attached cape and opera gloves.

Wearing an Alexandre Vauthier fall 2020 haute couture dress, Beyoncé attended the premiere of Harder They Fall, which Jay-Z helped produce.

While Beyoncé didn’t walk the red carpet, she did appear on stage with Megan Thee Stallion to accept the award for Best Rap Performance in a black leather Schiaparelli haute couture mini dress with built-in gloves.

Once again, skipping the red carpet, Beyoncé attended the 2020 Golden Globes on the arm of Jay-Z in a black and gold Schiaparelli haute couture gown.

Beyoncé arrived on the red carpet for the European premiere of the Lion King wearing a gold Cong Tri dress with a slit up to her hip bone.

With her daughter, Blue Ivy, by her side, Beyoncé attended the premiere of The Lion King in Los Angeles. Blue’s crystal-adorned suit jacket and tulle skirt matched her mom’s Alexander McQueen tuxedo dress.

After accepting her Grammys, Beyoncé posed on the carpet with her awards, showing off her growing bump in a sequined, red Peter Dundas gown.

Nominated for 11 awards at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, Beyoncé wore an appropriately regal gown by Francesco Scognamiglio, featuring a feathery neckline that extended out and around the back, giving it the illusion of wings.

Beyoncé arrived to the 2016 Met Gala wearing a beaded, rose gold Givenchy number.

The singer wore this jaw dropping, see-through Givenchy custom embellished gown that put the word “naked dress” on the fashion map to the 2015 Met Gala.

Beyoncé arrived at the 57th annual Grammy Awards in a beaded, figure-hugging Proenza Schouler dress.

Never one to say no to a black, long-sleeved beaded dress, Beyoncé wore this Nicolas Jebran couture look to the MTV Movie Awards in 2014.

Playing into the ‘Charles James: Beyond Fashion’ theme at the 2014 Met Gala, the star chose a gothic-inspired, sheer and embellished Givenchy gown.

Wearing a custom, ivory Michael Costello sheer floral print gown, Beyoncé attended the 56th annual Grammy Awards.

Beyoncé’s 2013 Met Gala dress was courtesy of Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy and featured a high-slight skirt covered in an orange flame motif.

Wearing a jewel-encrusted Elie Saab spring 2012 couture gown, Beyoncé attended the premiere of her HBO documentary in NYC.

Beyoncé went a bit more casual for the 2013 Grammys, opting to wear a geometric black and white Osman jumpsuit.

The singer wore a neon-colored Stephane Rolland gown to the 2012 BET Awards. The large gold metal geometric belt was the perfect accessory to add an extra touch of glamour to the look.

Beyoncé attended the 2012 Met Gala in a show-stopping, sheer Givenchy couture gown, which was detailed with crystal embellishments, black lace, and an ombré feathered train.

The orange, one-shoulder Lanvin gown was perfect for showing off Beyoncé’s baby bump at the 2011 MTV VMAs.

At the 2011 Met Gala, Beyoncé turned heads in a black and gold Emilio Pucci cut-out fishtail gown, paired with a sleek middle-part ponytail hairstyle.

Beyoncé wore a rose-colored, satin Stephane Rolland gown to the 2010 Grammy Awards.

At the 2009 Academy Awards, Beyoncé posed in a Tina Knowles House of Deréon original design.

Beyoncé attended the 66th annual Golden Globes in a beautifully textured, champagne-colored Elie Saab dress.

The singer went for a more romantic aesthetic for the 2008 Met Gala when she chose this pink, satin Armani Privé gown.

Beyoncé has never been afraid of a little sparkle and she proved that when she wore this blue tulle Elie Saab gown with a structured, sequined bodice to the 2008 Grammys.

In this glitzy Dolce & Gabbana dress with a metal corset belt, Beyonce was the queen of the 2007 BET Awards, where she won the award for Best Female R&B Artist.

Wearing a sea foam green Armani Privé gown with a beaded, one-shoulder detail, Beyoncé attended the Oscars in 2007.

Ditching her usual long gowns for a silk, Giorgio Armani mini dress, Beyoncé hit the red carpet at the Grammy Awards.

Beyoncé looked like a dream girl herself in this silver, beaded Elie Saab dress at the movie’s UK premiere.

Wearing her go-to designer, Elie Saab, Beyoncé attended the 2007 Golden Golobes in this low-cut golden gown.

Beyoncé looked like a true confection in this blue scalloped Elie Saab dress at the LA premiere of Dreamgirls.

Wearing a dress from her mom’s fashion line, House of Deréon, Beyoncé attended the premiere of Dreamgirls at the Cannes Film Festival.

At the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, the singer wore another fitted strapless gown covered in crystals.

Of course, Beyoncé had to wear pink to the Pink Panther premiere, and this gorgeous, satin Givenchy midi dress with an embellished overlay was the perfect choice.

The singer looked sophisticated at the 2005 Academy Awards in a strapless vintage Atelier Versace gown and bold diamond chandelier earrings.

This black and gold Roberto Cavalli dress looks like perfection from the front, but it’s the open back that really makes the whole look.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z made their red carpet debut at the 2004 MTV VMAs. For the occasion, Beyoncé paired Farrah Fawcett-inspired curls with a playful gold short suit.

Beyoncé was all about the glam at the 2004 Brit Awards, wearing a completely beaded Dolce & Gabbana gown with barely there straps and big, bouncy curls.

When Beyoncé attended the Grammys solo for the first time, she did so looked like a trophy herself in this gold, draped gown.

Beyoncé was a stylish glamazon at the Billboard Music Awards in an intricately beaded gold mini frock. She completed the look with gold metal sandals and oversized pendant earrings.

This beaded, pale blue Armani dress guaranteed that all eyes were on Beyoncé at the premiere of her movie, The Fighting Temptations.

Almost two decades later, and this green, lace-up Versace dress is still a hot item. Iris Law wore it earlier this year for a party during London Fashion Week.

Looking very much like a bride in this white gown with an embroidered, corseted top and tulle skirt, Beyoncé attended the Golden Globes in 2003.

Beyoncé celebrated her first movie role in the Austin Powers film Goldmember by dressing the part for the premiere. The singer wore a Tina Turner-esque fringe mini dress with hair to match.

The singer stood with her former Destiny’s Child group members, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, in matching shimmering looks and handkerchief skirts at the 2002 Grammys.

Beyoncé matched the carpet at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards in a yellow sheer and embellished midi dress with a high slit.

Destiny’s Child attended the 2001 Grammys in matching silk gowns in various cream hues.

Destiny’s Child looked especially cool in these leather, studded outfits at the VMAs in 2000.

Beyoncé made her presence known on the red carpet of the 9th Annual MTV Movie Awards in an asymmetrical, tie-dye slip dress paired with long blonde wavy locks.

Destiny’s Child, along with former member Farrah Franklin, attended the Grammys in different white, beaded, and lace looks that came together nicely on the red carpet.

Former Destiny’s Child members LaTavia Robertson and LeToya Lucket joined Rowland and Beyoncé in matching purple looks with various belt details and cutouts.

Wearing outfits likely designed by Beyoncé’s mom, the first iteration of Destiny’s Child attended the 12th Annual Soul Train Music Awards in Los Angeles.