Beyoncé & Jay-Z’s Best Y2K Fashion Moments

KMazur/WireImage/Getty Images Fashion From TRL to cowboy hats at an NBA game. by Erika Harwood Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 Originally Published: June 15, 2021

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are the Hollywood couple that always will be. Since they started dating in 2001 (and married seven years later), the Carters have been a must-see pair, whether they’re sitting courtside at a basketball game or on the red carpet. Ahead, check out their best Y2K fashion moments.

KMazur/WireImage/Getty Images 2000, Giorgio Armani Exhibition opening party Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the Giorgio Armani Exhibition opening party with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams in 2000.

KMazur/WireImage/Getty Images 2002, TRL Beyoncé and Jay-Z wearing coordinated denim looks at TRL in 2002.

Mark Mainz/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images 2003, NBA All-Star Game Beyoncé wearing an off-the-shoulder football jersey with Jay-Z at the 2003 NBA All-Star game.

Djamilla Rosa Cochran/WireImage/Getty Images 2003, New York Fashion Week Beyoncé, wearing a corset top and bootcut jeans, and Jay-Z wearing a pager, to New York Fashion Week in 2003.

James Devaney/WireImage/Getty Images 2004, Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks Game Beyoncé, wearing a pink sweater, and Jay-Z, wearing a Rocawear jacket, to a Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks Game in 2004.

Frank Micelotta/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images 2004, MTV VMAs Beyoncé, wearing a gold short set, and Jay-Z, wearing a white suit and fedora, to the 2004 MTV VMAs.

L. Busacca/WireImage/Getty Images 2004, EMI Music Publishing 2004 Holiday Party Beyoncé, wearing a fur jacket and fedora, and Jay-Z at the EMI Music Publishing 2004 holiday party.

James Devaney/WireImage/Getty Images 2005, Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks Game Beyoncé, wearing a turtleneck and slouchy cowboy boots, and Jay-Z at a 2005 Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks Game.

George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images 2005, Clive Davis' 2005 Pre-GRAMMY Awards Party Beyoncé, wearing a black skirt suit, and Jay-Z, wearing a plaid suit jacket, to the 2005 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Awards Party.

L. Cohen/WireImage/Getty Images 2005, Grammys Beyoncé, wearing a gold-trim black gown, and Jay-Z at the 2005 Grammys.

GERARD BURKHART/AFP/Getty Images 2005, Oscars Beyoncé, wearing an Atelier Versace gown, and Jay-Z at the 2005 Oscars.

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images 2005, Vanity Fair Oscar Party Beyoncé, wearing a blue ruched gown, and Jay-Z at the 2005 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

KMazur/WireImage/Getty Images 2005, World Music Awards Beyoncé, wearing a gold sequin gown, and Jay-Z, wearing a brown suit, at the 2005 World Music Awards.

Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images 2006, Charity Poker Tournament Beyoncé, wearing a sleeveless turtleneck and black pants, and Jay-Z at a 2006 charity poker tournament.

L. Cohen/WireImage/Getty Images 2006, Grammys Beyoncé, wearing an Elie Saab gown, and Jay-Z at the 2006 Grammys.

Al Bello/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images 2006, Indiana Pacers vs. New Jersey Nets Beyoncé, wearing a beret, and Jay-Z at a 2006 Indiana Pacers vs. New Jersey Nets game.

Doug Benc/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images 2006, New Jersey Nets vs. Miami Heat game Beyoncé, wearing a cowboy hat, and Jay-Z, wearing a yellow polo, to a 2006 New Jersey Nets vs. Miami Heat game.

James Devaney/WireImage/Getty Images 2007, Leaving New York Knicks Vs. New Jersey Nets Game Beyoncé and Jay-Z leaving a 2007 New York Knicks vs.. New Jersey Nets game.

Marcel Thomas/FilmMagic/Getty Images 2008, Cadillac Records premiere Beyoncé, wearing a sheer lace and leather gown, and Jay-Z at the 2008 Cadillac Records premiere.

George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images 2009, Golden Globes Beyoncé, wearing a sequined Elie Saab gown, and Jay-Z at the 2009 Golden Globes.

Justin Campbell/FilmMagic/Getty Images 2009, walking in New York City Beyoncé, wearing a plaid mini dress, and Jay-Z walking in New York City in 2009.

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