Blue Ivy Carter, daughter of music icon Beyoncé, showcased her burgeoning talent and style during a memorable NFL halftime performance. The 12-year-old not only inherited her mother’s performance skills but also her fashion sense, according to Beyoncé’s stylist, Shiona Turini.
Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in 2023 provided a platform for Blue Ivy to demonstrate her dancing prowess alongside her mother. Their dynamic duo captivated audiences throughout the tour. On Christmas Day, Blue Ivy joined her mother for a spectacular 13-minute halftime show at the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens game, which was broadcast live on Netflix and is now available for streaming.
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(831×360:833×362)/beyonce-ravens-texans-halftime-show-houston-122624-f0b9ba26b4a24babb9113fa55428f0d4.jpg)
The halftime performance, dubbed the “Beyoncé Bowl” by fans, featured songs from Beyoncé’s country album Cowboy Carter. The show included a large ensemble, including Blue Ivy, all dressed in white. Turini described the design process in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, emphasizing the importance of diverse textures and accents to distinguish each performer’s outfit.
For Blue Ivy’s costume, Turini highlighted the freedom to explore more playful options, stating that “she will be different from anyone else, no matter what.” The stylist revealed that Blue Ivy has the final say in her wardrobe choices. To create a visual connection between mother and daughter, custom rodeo-style belts were designed by the brand Frolov.
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(718×398:720×400)/blue-ivy-houston-123124-8cf389190c38432b8eb29f27aeb7113a.jpg)
Blue Ivy’s confidence and style shone as she made her own fashion statement during the performance. Turini expressed her delight with Blue Ivy’s choice, saying, “I was happy that she chose that, and I think she looked great.” Blue Ivy joined her mother on stage towards the end of the show during the performance of “Texas Hold ‘Em.” Beyoncé even subtly altered the lyrics to include her daughter, singing, “Then spin me in the middle, Blue, I can’t read your mind.” The performance culminated in a captivating line dance and Beyoncé’s dramatic ascent onto a platform emblazoned with the word “BANG.” Blue Ivy’s participation in the NFL halftime show marked not only a memorable performance but also her emergence as a young style icon.
