Getty Images, courtesy of BalmainFashion / NewsBeyoncé wears custom Balmain for the first night of her tourBey dons an Olivier Rousteing-designed bodysuit for the premiere of The Formation World TourShareLink copied ✔️April 28, 2016FashionNewsTextTed Stansfield “WHEN BALMAIN ARMY BECOMES BEY ARMY,” writes a clearly very excited Olivier Rousteing, captioning a video of Beyoncé performing “Countdown” in one of his designs, at the premiere of The Formation World Tour in Miami last night. Custom-made by Balmain, Beyoncé’s bodysuit is hewn from French lace, hand-embroidered with pearls and stones and complete with a Victorian-inspired gem brooch on the chest, and crystal-embellished silk ruffles on the sleeves. Her backing dancers wear similar body suits with gold leather belts. It’s not surprising that Rousteing is excited: since taking over Balmain in 2011, he’s become known for the relationships he’s forged with pop culture icons. From Rihanna to Kardashians, Jenners and Hadids, and big-name Victoria’s Secret models, he’s wielded these icons’ mainstream cachet and vast social media reach to bring to the world of Balmain to a new, younger audience. “I want to communicate my vision to people,” he told us last year. “And nothing better than pop to communicate with, you know?” Last night was the first of her 41-show world tour in support of her new album Lemonade, which was released on Saturday. Her 37-song set included tracks from six of her albums, including Lemonade, and a tribute to Prince, who died last week. If the reviews in the press and on social media are anything to go by, she slayed. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREHat summer! Meet the young milliners taking over London fashionKiko Mizuhara on slowing down, shutting up and touching grass RIMOWAGeorge Riley unpacks her favourite travel spots for RIMOWA Washing-up gloves have made it out the kitchen Stone Island Marina takes us straight to the source for SS26 Crying in couture: Ellie Misner’s new collection is a beautiful disaster OnMeet the creatives turning up the heat in Lagos with Burna Boy and OnThe biggest fashion collabs you missed in MarchIn pictures: Robbie McIntosh captures the next generation of Champion youthBLACKPINK style file: All of Lisa’s greatest fashion momentsCrying in couture: Ellie Misner’s new collection is a beautiful disaster Nike How the Dazed US team are AirmaxxingEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy