Beyoncé Trades Cowboy Chic for New York City Glamour in the Big Apple

The singer arrived at Kelly Rowland's movie premiere carrying a Balmain leather bag

Beyoncé is taking a break from her recent Western wardrobe.

The Lemonade singer, 42, and JAY-Z , 54, arrived at the Mea Culpa premiere at the Paris Theater in New York City on Thursday.

The superstar couple attended the premiere of Destiny Child’s Kelly Rowland’s Netflix movie premiere in complementary looks.

Beyoncé arrived in a micro, mini black and white striped long-sleeve dress. The dress included a cowl neckline that developed into a head covering. She bundled up in a floor-length black faux fur coat that she draped on her shoulders. 

Beyonce and Jay-Z were seen making their grand entrance at the Paris Theater for the premiere of Tyler Perry's 'Mea Culpa.

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The 32-time Grammy-winning artist accessorized with more black and white pieces — including a pair of pointed-toe black and white heels. She also carried the Balmain Radio rubber-effect leather bag, which currently retails at $2,350. The singer also sported a pair of mini rectangular black sunglasses. 

As for jewelry, Beyoncé was spotted wearing a few silver rings on both hands.

Beyonce and Jay-Z were seen making their grand entrance at the Paris Theater for the premiere of Tyler Perry's 'Mea Culpa.
Balmain Radio rubber-effect leather bag.

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The 4:44 rapper arrived in a light gray suit, with a crisp white button-down shirt and a skinny black tie. He matched his wife and wore a pair of black Wayfarer sunglasses. He topped his look off with a black beanie and a pair of black patent leather loafers. 

Beyonce and Jay-Z were seen making their grand entrance at the Paris Theater for the premiere of Tyler Perry's 'Mea Culpa.
JAY-Z on Feb. 15, 2024 in New York City.

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The Thursday evening ensemble follows the singer’s country-themed look at the Luar Fashion Show at New York Fashion Week on Tuesday evening. Seated next to her mother, Tina Knowles, Beyoncé wore a platinum two-piece pantsuit embellished with extravagant silver jewels. 

She accessorized her look with silver manicured nails and a coordinating metallic purse. The singer also wore sunshades and a Stetson cowboy hat.

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Tina Knowles and Beyoncé on Feb. 13, 2024 in New York City.

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In recent weeks, the Renaissance artist first caught fans’ eyes when she arrived in a cowboy hat at the 2024 Grammys. 

At the 66th ceremony, she was seen in a custom checkered Louis Vuitton leather studded skirt suit. She wore laces imitating a bolero tie, as well as Pharrell Wolford Nude 8 tights, jewelry by Cartier, and a Stetson cowboy hat in Mist Grey that retails for $440. 

Beyonce during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024.
Beyonce in Los Angeles on Feb. 4, 2024.

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