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The Indian designers behind Beyonce's warrior queen gown

Last updated on: March 21, 2018 16:33 IST

Everything you needed to know about the singer's Wearable Art Gala look.

At the Wearable Art Gala in London, Beyonce made a stunning appearance in a structured gold gown by Indian designers Falguni and Shane Peacock. 

Inspired by Nubian warrior queen Amanishakheto, the gown had metallic cutouts placed strategically to mimic the shape of the armour. 

An elaborate gold train was added to create a 3-D effect and emphasize royalty.

The gown, which took a total of 10 days to be created, was an ode to Cleopatra with its 3-D metallic cutouts and gold foiled train designed to resemble Egyptian art.

Take a look at the elaborate gown.  

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Style by Marni SenafonteQueen B flaunts the custom Falguni Shane Peacock couture.
Photograph: Courtesy Falguni Shane Peacock/Instagram

 

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'The metallic cutouts are placed strategically to mimic the shape of armor, as worn by the Nubian armies,' wrote Falguni Peacock on Instagram.
Photograph: Courtesy Falguni Shane Peacock/Instagram
 

 

Beyonce and her daughter

The mother-daughter duo colour-coordinated their outfits. Blue Ivy, who accompanied her mother to the event, was dressed in a gold Annakiki dress and a matching wig.  
Photograph: Courtesy Beyonce/Instagram

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