Beyonce’s Most Scandalous Tour Costume Ever: Exclusive Details from Designers, The Blonds

The Blonds designed Beyonce's opening bodysuit, a crystal-covered creation that pays homage to the female form. "To start, Phillipe hand-painted the suit on Beyonce to achieve the correct shading," designer David Blond said. "Then the piece was hand-embroidered with approximately 30,000 Swarovski crystals that took more than 600 hours to apply.”

Beyoncé gave new meaning to the peplum in this custom-designed Ralph & Russo number. Look closely: the frock is embellished with crystals and pearls.

Some of Bey's stage looks for the Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, like this sparkling black bodysuit, were designed by Emilio Pucci creative director Peter Dundas, who collaborated with Mrs. Carter on the project. They worked together to achieve Bey’s “modern take on glamor,” according to a statement from the brand. “Dressing someone like Beyonce is beyond great," Dundas told InStyle.com. "She's an incredible mix of beauty, artistry, and just pure energy. Watching her rehearse before our midnight fittings made me want to run home and sketch!"

Dundas' Pucci looks took inspiration from the Italian brand’s fall 2013 runway collection, but worked to “reinterpret the rock goddess theme through fabric and proportions that would allow for the complexity of choreography and complement the theatrical storytelling of the show. Beyonce is a true icon and doing the costumes for her show was a privilege for me and for Emilio Pucci.”

DSquared2 designers Dean and Dan Caten, along with British designer Julien Macdonald, also created some of Beyoncé's stage looks, like this flowing cutout gown in a showstopping coral.

Stuart Weitzman collaborated with Queen Bey on her shoes, including these black stiletto booties. “Creating footwear for Beyonce’s shows has been one of my most inspiring projects," said Stuart Weitzman. "She and her entire team know exactly what they need, always focusing on the fashion and the function of the styles that will be worn."

Beyonce slipped into something a bit more modest—but just as glittery—for a low-lit portion of her show.