Between performing at the Super Bowl, directing a documentary and planning her world tour, Beyonce found time to get into the fashion design game (again).
Elle.com has an exclusive look at Beyonce's new Isabel Marant wedge sneakers, custom designed by PMK. "Summoned by King Bee and given the task to create a custom design worthy of her approval," shoe customizers PMK worked with Beyonce to make a Bey-ppropriate pair of kicks.
So what design elements went into "The King Bey" sneaker, as it's called? Exotic skins, of course. "The King Bey" includes stingray, ostrich, calf hair, crocodile and anaconda skins, a range reminiscent of her controversial Super Bowl costume. (In case you haven't heard, PETA was not digging the python-and-iguana ensemble.)
Think PETA will be in up arms about these new sneaks? Unlikely -- they've probably given up on the lost cause that is Beyonce. But we bet the star herself will wear them plenty -- after all, Jay-Z prefers her in more casual shoes.
And while these sneakers aren't technically flat, we doubt Jay will mind. Read more about the shoes at PMKMag.com and see some pics below. Do you like them?
UPDATE: Although we doubted they would bother, PETA has issued a statement regarding Beyonce's new sneakers. According to the Telegraph, PETA states:
"These custom-made kicks come with a high price and it's paid by the various animals who were beaten and skinned alive or cruelly farmed and killed. Although most people aren't as familiar with the types of animals (snakes, stingrays, crocodiles, and ostriches) killed for this single pair of sneakers as they are with the cats and dogs we share our homes with, these animals are highly sensitive living beings who try hard to avoid capture and suffer enormously when trapped, netted, speared, and skinned alive."
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Gotta love Beyonce's style:
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September 1998 with her Destiny's Child bandmates
In March 1999, Destiny's Child's color-coordination was going strong
September 1999 at the 5th Annual Soul Train "Lady of Soul" Awards
Bey was so on-trend in 2000: waistband-less jeans and a bandana top
Hanging with Sisqo at the MTV Movie Awards in June, 2000
September 2000 at the 6th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards
Sparkly and skimpy at the Source Hip Hop Music Awards in August, 2000
Beyonce back in the Destiny's Child Days at the 2002 Grammys
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B rocked a shimmery bustier dress to the Billboard Awards back in 2003
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Loving her lingerie a little too much at the 2003 Essence Awards
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Beyonce the barbarian at the 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards
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A strange print for a night on the red carpet back in 2003
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Beyonce looking like a hot, gold mess at the 2004 Grammys
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Pretty in pink at the 2004 NRJ Music Awards
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Beyonce's the ultimate glamour girl, especially in this metallic romper from 2004
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Not the right silhouette for this famously curvy star, 2005
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Beyonce does vixen velvet in this sultry black gown worn to the 2005 Oscars
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Matching with her Destiny's Child mates at the 2005 BET Awards
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Not so red carpet ready in this yellow frock from 2005
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Beyonce donned this intricate gown to the 2006 MTV VMAs
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A sexy, sophisticated white gown worn to the 2007 Academy Awards
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Effortlessly gorgeous at the U.K. premiere of "Dreamgirls" in 2007
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B wore this appropriately revealing ensemble to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue event back in 2007
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Beyonce's a stunner in this black, embellished dress from 2008
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And at the 2008 Grammy after party thrown by Sony/BMG
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Beyonce's ice blue gown from the 2008 Grammys
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At the Kennedy Center Honors, 2008
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Dazzling in diamonds, 2009
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Beyonce looked fierce and fabulous at the 2009 BET Awards
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B donned this nude-colored gown to the 2010 Grammys
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Bold and beautiful at a benefit last year
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At a Lorraine Schwartz event in 2010
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A vision in Pucci at The Met Gala this past May
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Beyonce performing at the 2011 Glastonbury Music Festival
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On GMA this past July
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Showing off her baby bump at the 2011 MTV VMAs
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Performing in a sequined jacket at the 2011 VMAs
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Stepping out in Paris in June 2012
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At a Laker's Game in February 2012
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Stepping Out In NYC in March 2012
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At 'Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations' in May 2012
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Stepping Out In NYC in June 2012
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Stepping Out In NYC in June 2012
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At the 2012 BET Awards in July 2012
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At a Brooklyn Nets Game in November 2012
At a Brooklyn Nets Game in November 2012
At the Sports Illustrated Sportsman Of The Year Award Presentation in December 2012
In NYC in December 2012
At the Presidential Inauguration in January 2013
At the Super Bowl Halftime Press Conference in January 2013
At the Super Bowl in February 2013
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Posted: 02/25/2013 4:58 pm EST | Updated: 02/28/2013 9:11 am EST