Behind the Scenes with Beyoncé
She may go by Sasha Fierce, but at our NYC photo shoot, Beyoncé Knowles was a Dreamgirl come true.
May 6, 2009 12:00 AMShe is Legend
DYNAMIC DUO Beyoncé lured Mugler (left) out of retirement (he quit couture in 2003) after seeing his work in the "Superheroes" exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In addition to outfitting B., the design icon serves as her creative adviser, weighing in on choreography, lighting, and sets.
Beyonce Behind the Scenes
BATTERY PACKED
Designer Thierry Mugler checks out his superhero-style costumes on Knowles.
Designer Thierry Mugler checks out his superhero-style costumes on Knowles.
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SASHA WAY FIERCE Mugler says his costumes were inspired by the words feminine, free, warrior, and fierce.
Beyonce Behind the Scenes
BACKUP
Thierry Mugler's team: assistant and Project Runway alum Chris March (right) and director of style Yves Pagan.
Thierry Mugler's team: assistant and Project Runway alum Chris March (right) and director of style Yves Pagan.
Beyonce Behind the Scenes
Beyonce shows off one of the 58 over-the-top costumes Thierry Mugler designed for her world tour.
Beyonce Behind the Scenes
FULL METAL JACKETS
Vintage Mugler stunners waited in the wings.
Vintage Mugler stunners waited in the wings.
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THUNDERCATS, HO! Beyonce shows off one of the 58 over-the-top costumes Thierry Mugler designed for her world tour.
Beyonce Behind the Scenes
MOTHER KNOWS BEST
Knowles's wardrobe adviser (and mom) Tina (second from left) surveys gowns pulled by MC's Jenny Capitain.
Knowles's wardrobe adviser (and mom) Tina (second from left) surveys gowns pulled by MC's Jenny Capitain.
Beyonce Behind the Scenes
LIGHT HER FIRE
Knowles requested citrus-scented candles on set.
Knowles requested citrus-scented candles on set.
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Jacket, Leggings, Shoes, Necklaces, Gucci. Tank, Calvin Klein.
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Dress, Gucci. Cuff, Robert Lee Morris. Ring, Tom Binns.
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Jacket, bodysuit, thigh-highs, and shoes, Thierry Mugler for Beyoncé; earrings, bracelet, ring, and anklet, Lawrence Vrba for Thierry Mugler.

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