The "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever [1]" film has brought major excitement to fans everywhere, with the premiere rollouts consistently leaving fans in awe of the cast [2] and their red carpet style.
At the Hollywood premiere [3] on 26 Oct., new parents [4] Rihanna [5] and A$AP Rocky made an iconic red carpet comeback in Rick Owens [6] (yet another coordinated style moment [7] for the duo), with the "Lift Me Up [8]" singer rocking a sequinned mermaid dress with custom Giuseppe Zanotti mules and Rocky in an oversize jacket with matching trousers. Meanwhile, fashion trailblazer Angela Bassett [9], who plays Queen Ramonda [10] in the film, was styled by Jennifer Austin [11] in a pleated, peplum, purple metallic Moschino dress with glitter-pink platforms from Le Silla and statement jewels from Reza and Gismondi 1754. Sisters Chlöe and Halle Bailey arrived in sultry black ensembles [12], with Halle in a corseted dress from Australian courtier Maticevski and Chlöe in a custom sequinned gown by her godmother, Shermay Jöh [13].
The 3 Nov. premiere in London also delivered an array of head-turning looks, featuring appearances by Cynthia Erivo and British supermodel Jourdan Dunn. While there was no competition for best dressed, it's clear that Lupita Nyong'o [14] led the night in a dazzling black-and-silver Alexander McQueen gown, decorated with embellishments in captivating swirls, accompanied by Stuart Weitzman shoes, a gold Jimmy Choo clutch, and diamond jewellery from De Beers. The 39-year-old star, who plays Nakia [15], also rocked a standout "hair chandelier [16]," shaped into a magnificent halo. Erivo and Dunn both opted for colour in a striking yellow floral coat dress from Erdem and a ruched gown from emerging brand Standing Ground [17], respectively.
Danai Gurira [18] and Nigerian filmmaker Adunni Ade wore cultural designs for the grand-finale premiere in Lagos, Nigeria, Africa, on Nov. 6. Gurira, who plays Okoye, wore a gold bustier and ruffled midi pencil skirt from Ghanaian brand Christie Brown [19], completed with a white headscarf to match. Meanwhile, Ade chose a custom African-print gown featuring a black corset and cape by celebrity fashion stylist Anjy Luminee [20], drawing inspiration from Afrofuturism.
Ahead, take a moment to appreciate all of the groundbreaking looks from the "Black Panther [21]: Wakanda Forever" premieres. The movie is out in cinemas this Friday, 11 Nov.
Lupita Nyong'o at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Hollywood Premiere
Wearing a white custom Balmain dress with rope detailing.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Hollywood Premiere
Wearing Rick Owens, with Rihanna [23] in Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
Michaela Coel at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Hollywood Premiere
Wearing a custom Ferragamo hooded dress.
Angela Bassett at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Hollywood Premiere
Wearing a purple metallic Moschino dress with pink platform heels from Le Silla.
Halle Bailey at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Hollywood Premiere
Wearing a custom black corset dress from Australian courtier Maticevski [24]
.
Chloe Bailey at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Hollywood Premiere
Wearing a custom black sequin dress by clothing designer Shermay Joh [25].
Quinta Brunson at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Hollywood Premiere
Wearing a gold and navy velvet Bibhu Mohapatra [26] dress from the fall 2022 collection.
Marsai Martin at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Hollywood Premiere
Wearing a black minidress with bow detailing from couture house Azzi & Osta [27]
.
Coco Jones at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Hollywood Premiere
Tessa Thompson at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Hollywood Premiere
Wearing an Anna Quan Delfina dress [28] ($915).
Karreuche Tran at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Hollywood Premiere
Wearing a corded, gold dress from Vaishali S Couture.
Zinzi Evans and Ryan Coogler at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Hollywood Premiere
Jourdan Dunn at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" London Premiere
Wearing a yellow ruched dress with rope detailing from Standing Ground [29]
.
Cynthia Erivo at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" London Premiere
Wearing a yellow floral coat dress from Erdem's SS23 collection.
Maya Jama at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" London Premiere
Wearing a red dress decorated with white motifs, along with a necklace crafted from blown glass and crystal by Parisian label Stephane Rolland [30].
Letitia Wright at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" London Premiere
Wearing a custom dress designed by Prada and stylist Shiona Turini [31]
, along with Cartier jewellery.
Danai Gurira at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" London Premiere
Wearing a black, floor length Elie Saab [32] gown, decorated with gold embroidery, voluminous sleeves, and a plunging neckline.
Florence Kasumba at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" London Premiere
Lupita Nyong'o at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" London Premiere
Wearing a custom Alexander McQueen dress that featured silver swirls and tiered ruffles.
Dina Asher-Smith at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" London Premiere
Wearing a grey ruched and draped Atlein [33] dress from the SS23 collection.
Stormzy at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" London Premiere
Michelle Domingos at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" London Premiere
Wearing the Kyhlet Maxi dress [34] ($1,061) from the Khanum's x Tom Ford collection.
Danai Gurira at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Lagos Premiere
Wearing Christie Brown.
Adunni Ade at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Lagos Premiere
Wearing a custom African print gown by stylist Anjy Luminee [35].
Denola Grey at the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Lagos Premiere
Wearing a custom gold two-piece suit from Nigerian courtier TDA Couture [36].