FASHION
Homecoming (BEY)OND FASHION
BY BRIT TANY SWEARINGEN
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s The absolute worst part about watching Beyoncé’s homecoming was my roommate’s presence that required me to stifle my squeals of pure joy. Every time Beyoncé smacked her own ass, I could swear that five years were added to my life expectancy! The film immediately enthralled me with her presence in an Egyptian inspired cape and headpiece, decked out to the maximum by designer Olivier Rousteing from Balmain. The costume was designed in the image of Queen Nefertiti - a nod to the often-overlooked African roots of African Americans. And, let me just say this: Each outfit was impeccably custom-designed with a message at its soul, with every color
carefully selected, and every crest specially created to saturate this performance with artistry. 15
