Beyoncé just redefined “All-American,” one bead at a time. As her Cowboy Carter Tour nears its final stretch, the global superstar made headlines once again, this time for stepping on stage in Washington, D.C. wearing what might be her boldest outfit of the tour yet, a bedazzled Calvin Klein bra and underwear set, dripping in more than 28,000 gold and black crystal beads.
The custom look, designed exclusively for the tour, transformed Calvin Klein’s signature sporty silhouettes into something nothing short of show-stopping. The matching sports bra and bikini briefs featured the iconic Calvin Klein elastic waistband, elevated with intricate beading that shimmered under the stage lights. With Beyoncé’s body as the canvas, the ensemble was a striking tribute to one of America’s most recognizable fashion brands.
While the moment screamed high-fashion Americana, not all fans were immediately on board. “Why is she in her draws???” one fan questioned. “Girl please put some pants on,” another wrote. “In her damn panties lmao, I gasped when I seen this on live,” added another, capturing the collective social media reaction to Queen Bey’s barely-there ensemble. Still, for many fans, the look was pure Beyoncé. Fearless, fashion-forward, and unmistakably on-theme.
Beyoncé Wears 28,000-Bead Calvin Klein Bra and Panty Set on ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour
As fans know, Beyoncé kicked off her Cowboy Carter Tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, delivering a 39-song setlist packed with powerful performances. The tour has spotlighted everything from family and fashion to genre-blending music, with country influences and cultural commentary taking center stage.
Throughout the Cowboy Carter era, Beyoncé has taken a deeply stylized approach to American symbolism. While her Renaissance Tour was a celebration of futuristic glam and chromatic silver, Cowboy Carter leans fully into the Americana aesthetic, favoring reds, whites, blues, and accents of gold. From a–less chaps and rhinestone boots to star-spangled jumpsuits and bandana-print gowns, the tour has become a moving museum of U.S. fashion and cultural motifs.
Her wardrobe has highlighted women-led, American-born brands, and her performances have featured modern-day anthems like Texas Hold ’Em and American Requiem, songs that challenge and rewrite traditional country narratives. And now, with this Calvin Klein look, she’s checked off one of the last remaining symbols of American style, the underwear ad. Except this time, it wasn’t a billboard. It was a sold-out stadium with millions watching worldwide.
Whether fans loved it, loathed it, or just weren’t ready, one thing is undeniable. Beyoncé continues to use fashion as a powerful part of her storytelling, turning every city stop into a chapter of her own modern American tale.
