Watch Beyoncé starring in a Brazilian fashion ad

(AFP / GABRIEL BOUYS)

Singer Beyoncé Knowles's commercial for her collaboration with the Brazilian branch of mass retailer C&A has been released online.

In the clip, Beyoncé channels a sexy jewelry thief, wearing a skintight black dress, snaking her way to a top-class gem, braving laser bars like a Bond girl. Apparently, the goal of the ad is to demonstrate just how flexible the dresses are despite their evening-wear appeal.

The launch of her label Dereon's collection at Brazilian C&A stores coincides with the local Valentine's Day, celebrated on June 12.