DUBAI: US superstar Beyonce debuted a new look by Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika at the second night of two New Jersey shows of her “Renaissance” world tour.
The fully embroidered dress — crafted from pink tulle — featured shimmering crystals. The look was completed with tulle gloves and a beaded headpiece made entirely of 3D embroidered flowers.
It was not the first time Beyonce has worn a Hobeika creation as part of her tour. In June this year, Queen Bee wore a catsuit, embellished with nude-illusion panels, pearls and silver sequins. The 41-year-old singer paired the ensemble with black velvet gloves, thick-heeled pumps and custom Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
“@beyonce radiates brilliance as she graces the stage of her Renaissance World Tour concert in Cologne, Germany, adorned in a breathtaking custom-made catsuit by Georges Hobeika,” the designer wrote on Instagram, sharing images of his creation.
Earlier this month, Hobeika showcased his new couture collection at Paris Haute Couture Week. Titled “Un Reve” (“A Dream”), the show delivered on dreamlike glamor, with a heavy dose of lilac, deep purple and shots of lime green and soft pink.
The collection featured the celebrity-loved designer’s usual red-carpet-worthy gowns as feathers, embellishments and high-sheen textiles floated down the runway.
Actor Fan BingBing walked the runway in a pale turquoise pleated gown. Saudi model Amira Al-Zuhair also walked the runway wearing a bridal gown, adorned with matte embroidery that evoked the allure of mist.
“In Georges Hobeika’s Fall 2023 Couture collection, imagination blossoms in a poetic tapestry of colors and silhouettes,” the label posted on Instagram. The designer took to the runway with his son and collaborator Jad as the show drew to a close.
With a reputation as “a designer to the stars,” several celebrities have opted to wear Hobeika creations at high-profile events. In April this year, model Chrissy Teigen showed off a gown by Hobeika at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
The beaded gown, with its shirt-like bodice and hip-high slit, came from Hobeika’s spring/summer 2022 couture collection.
That same month, US fashion blogger and designer Aimee Song wore a Hobeika gown to a Tiffany & Co. event in New York City to celebrate the reopening of the city’s flagship store. The ensemble, from his spring/summer 2023 ready-to-wear collection, featured a satin pink top, with a large ribbon around the waist and a sheer skirt with crystals.
