Beyoncé Knowles-Carter made a surprise appearance at Luar’s Fall/Winter 2024 runway show. Mere days after thrilling fans with her “Act II” album announcement and new singles, the iconic artist graced the front row, igniting a frenzy of activity from other guests and media.

She wore a bejeweled blazer dress, a gem-encrusted hood, thigh-high boots, and a glittering cowboy hat (a playful nod to her latest tracks, “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em”). The look was completed with a shimmering Luar bag. Flanked by her mother, Tina Knowles, and longtime bodyguard Julius de Boer, Beyoncé commanded attention as she took her seat moments before the show began. Sister Solange Knowles, chic in head-to-toe black, was seated nearby alongside designer Christopher John Rodgers.

However, the night was not solely about Beyoncé’s star power. Proudly supporting Solange’s son, Daniel “Julez” Smith Jr., in his NYFW runway debut. Smith, 19, cut a striking figure in an oversized leather coat with dramatic shoulders, matching pants, and statement furry gloves. A large Luar backpack finished the bold look. Solange beamed with pride during the finale.

While Smith mingled with friends at the afterparty, whispers of Beyoncé’s presence on an exclusive fifth-floor area drew excited speculation. As her shimmering cowboy hat dipped into the backseat of a black SUV, photographers erupted in a flurry of activity, a testament to the star quality of Queen Bey.

Designer Raul Lopez’s vision for the collection seamlessly blended eras, challenging traditional concepts of masculinity. Wide-shouldered, regency-inspired leather tops with ostrich accents were styled with ornate timepieces and slung-low oversized belts. Sheer tops with plunging necklines, cinched waists, and Luar’s signature bags punctuated the collection.

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