Next stop on Beyoncé’s editorial promotion push for her new album 4? Overseas for a dazzling shoot in the July 2011 issue of Vogue Italia. “King” Bey added another photo spread to her portfolio and took it back to Old Hollywood in a black-and-white shoot captured by noted photographer Francesco Carrozzini. 

Stylist Rushka Bergman dolled up the diva in lace and sequined Tom Ford gowns with luxe outerwear by Funtastic Furs. Bringing home the feeling of the glamorous '50s era, Bey also posed for artsy profile head shots that almost look like they should be blown up and framed.

Oh, the drama! 

(Photos: Vogue Magazine)