Blue Ivy Carter, the 13-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, proved once again that she is the undisputed center of attention. Last night, at the NBA Cup quarterfinals in Los Angeles, where the Lakers faced San Antonio, Blue Ivy made a stylish appearance alongside her dad, delivering a masterclass in game-day fashion.
Blue Ivy has truly established herself as the fashion icon she was destined to be, constantly evolving her look. As LeBron James greeted them courtside, the rest of the world was busy zooming in on her impeccable outfit. Beyoncé once shared with GQ that Blue has impeccable taste in both music and fashion, a sentiment Blue proves true with every flawless look.
She arrived with a flawless beauty look—a face card that refuses to decline—rocking a soft peachy blush paired with glossy brown-lined lips. The subtle details continued during the game, where she flashed a leopard-print phone case to perfectly complement her aesthetic.
The most captivating detail, however, was her footwear. This Gen Z style star channeled a true moment of nostalgia by rocking her mom’s vintage Isabel Marant wedge sneakers. This iconic sneaker was a celebrity street-style staple and was famously spotted on Beyoncé in 2011, even appearing in her “Love on Top” music video that same year—a full year before Blue was born.
The rest of the outfit complemented the sneaker’s bold look. Blue Ivy layered a Balenciaga moto leather jacket over a graphic black tee. She accessorized with The Attico cargo denim pants, a rhinestone Diesel bag, and flat-top square-shield aviator sunglasses, expertly curating a high-fashion Y2K aesthetic while giving a definitive nod to the wedge sneaker trend.
This vintage debut echoes the line from Beyoncé’s 2018 track, “LOVEHAPPY”: “I give my daughter my custom dresses, so she gon’ be litty. Vintage pieces by the time she hit the city.” This wedge sneaker moment is clearly a nostalgic gift from her mother’s legendary closet. Blue’s natural ability to command the spotlight is undoubtedly an inherited skill.
The perfect game-day look may seem simple, but Blue Ivy’s execution is pure genius. Has her retro-chic style appeared on your vision board? If you’re looking for something similar this holiday season, we’ve found some excellent dupes to add Blue Ivy flair to your wardrobe.
This sleek high-top dupe features black suede, a functional Velcro closure, and a 1-inch hidden wedge to give you a comfortable lift and that perfect Y2K street-style edge.
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