Beyoncé’s London Art Tour Style: Snakeskin Pumps, Lace-Up Boots & Intentional Footwear

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In mid-October 2014, while visiting London, Beyoncé and Jay-Z were photographed spending several days immersed in the city’s art scene—offering a rare glimpse of off-stage style grounded in deliberate fashion choices rather than spectacle.

Across gallery visits and late-night outings, Beyoncé’s looks followed a clear styling through-line: rich tones, structured silhouettes, and footwear that anchored each outfit with intention.

From snakeskin pumps paired with a monochrome burgundy suit to lace-up boots and refined strappy heels, her London appearances underscored a timeless principle of great dressing—when the clothes make a statement, the shoes provide clarity, balance, and polish.

Burgundy Power Dressing: Snakeskin Pumps That Anchor the Look

Beyoncé elevates a monochrome burgundy pantsuit with Alexander McQueen striped snakeskin pumps, letting the graphic heels sharpen the rich tonal lookBeyoncé elevates a monochrome burgundy pantsuit with Alexander McQueen striped snakeskin pumps, letting the graphic heels sharpen the rich tonal look

Beyoncé also debuted a new fringe hairdo during the London trip, sparking plenty of online buzz.

Pictured with her husband Jay Z, Beyonce wears a gold Ash + Ames choker at St. Pancras in LondonPictured with her husband Jay-Z, Beyonce wears a gold Ash + Ames choker at St. Pancras in London, England, on October 14, 2014 (Credit: Karl Piper / WENN)

The Bettie Page-style bangs received mixed reviews, with some fans calling them unusually short for Bey. However, she is Queen B and can do whatever she wants with her hair.

Beyoncé carries a textured burgundy Stella McCartney "Falabella" clutch adorned with swirling metallic piping and beaded trim, adding a bold, artistic flair to her monochrome lookBeyoncé carries a textured burgundy Stella McCartney “Falabella” clutch adorned with swirling metallic piping and beaded trim, adding a bold, artistic flair to her monochrome look

For her first look, Beyoncé wore a chic maroon pantsuit, pairing it with a Stella McCartney “Falabella” clutch and Alexander McQueen striped snakeskin pumps.

Stella McCartney “Falabella” black clutch featuring signature chain trim and intricate swirling embroidery for a bold, sculptural finishStella McCartney “Falabella” black clutch featuring signature chain trim and intricate swirling embroidery for a bold, sculptural finish

Leather After Dark: Lace-Up Boots for an Art Club Night Out

The next day, hip-hop’s royal couple was spotted visiting another art gallery in London.

Beyoncé stuns in edgy leather pants and lace-up boots while Jay-Z keeps it cool in ripped jeans and a blazer as the power couple exits The Arts Club in London on October 15, 2014Beyoncé stuns in edgy leather pants and lace-up boots while Jay-Z keeps it cool in ripped jeans and a blazer as the power couple exits The Arts Club in London on October 15, 2014 (Credit: WENN)

Looking super fabulous in leather pants and a blazer, Bey added funky detailing to her ensemble with a train-shaped purse by Moynat Paris x Pharrell Williams.

Beyoncé makes a playful statement with her train-shaped purse by Moynat Paris x Pharrell Williams, featuring luxe detailing and a sparkling chain strapBeyoncé makes a playful statement with her train-shaped purse by Moynat Paris x Pharrell Williams, featuring luxe detailing and a sparkling chain strap

Art-Inspired Layers Finished With Prada Heels and a Chanel Icon

Beyoncé’s last London look seemed to be inspired by all the art she’d been seeing. She opted to mix a paint-splattered Generation Love shirt with a graphic multicolored Tanya Taylor skirt.

Beyoncé brightens up London in a paint-splattered Generation Love top, Tanya Taylor floral skirt, and Prada ankle-strap heels, accessorized with a classic Chanel Boy bagBeyoncé brightens up London in a paint-splattered Generation Love top, Tanya Taylor floral skirt, and Prada ankle-strap heels, accessorized with a classic Chanel Boy bag outside an art gallery in London, England, on October 15, 2014 (Credit: WENN)

The American artist finished the look with a pair of strappy Prada sandals and a gorgeous Chanel Boy purse.

Beyoncé elevates her look with a chic Chanel Boy bag, featuring diamond-quilted leather, bold contrast trim, and a signature gold chain strapBeyoncé elevates her look with a chic Chanel Boy bag, featuring diamond-quilted leather, bold contrast trim, and a signature gold chain strap

Beyoncé’s Shoe Legacy: Exploring More Iconic Footwear Moments

From red-carpet heels to tour-ready boots and off-duty sneakers, Beyoncé’s style story is consistently anchored by intentional footwear choices. If you’d like to explore how shoes continue to shape her fashion narrative across different eras, events, and aesthetics, the curated features below offer a deeper look at some of her most memorable shoe moments.

👠 Explore Beyoncé’s Shoe & Fashion Features on YourNextShoes: