Beyoncé makes headlines again in stage outfit that takes a swipe at US media

Living under the paparazzi spotlight for years, the pop legend joins the rebellious fashion trend with a statement of her own

- Rachael Healy

Cowboy hats were unusually in vogue in north London last week, as fans turned up in droves for Beyoncé's first Cowboy Carter UK tour dates at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

But while Beyoncé herself sported a plethora of Western-style hats during the show, it was a different onstage outfit that sparked interest among the fashion pack.

The pop legend had teamed up with Glenn Martens, creative director of Diesel, on a striking news-paper-print jumpsuit and hat. Her daughter, Blue Ivy, 13, was also seen performing in a matching ensemble.

The custom designs are a nod to the newspaper dress worn by Sex and the City character Carrie Bradshaw. Actor Jenna Ortega wore the dress, designed by John Galliano in 2000, for the premiere of her film Hurry Up Tomorrow last month.

Beyoncé’s newsprint accompanied her 2022 song America Has a Problem, with the song's title in headline print across the outfit, under the masthead “The Echo”. The song takes a swipe at the US media's addiction to the singer.