In a stadium of strangers dressed in fabulous fringe, denim, boots, cowboy hats and other adornments in keeping with the immaculate Cowboy Carter aesthetic, I rediscovered something that I had long misplaced: Ebullient joy.

“Tonight in Houston, at NRG stadium, a technical mishap caused the flying car, a prop Beyoncé uses to circle the stadium, and see her fans up close, to tilt,” the statement read. “She was quickly lowered and no one was injured. The show continued without incident.”

The designer, still riding high from the glitter trail, called the collaboration an “unforgettable and iconic moment,” adding that it was a proud milestone for Indian design on the world stage. “To see Indian craftsmanship light up Beyoncé’s tour is something I’ll cherish forever,” Malhotra said.