One of the most highly anticipated films of the year is without a doubt Marvel Studios’ Black Panther.
Alongside the obvious excitement for the storyline and star-studded cast, fans are equally excited about the film’s fictional, fashionable, African nation of Wakanda. Extraordinaire Ruth E. Carter was the costume designer for the film. Carter brought aboard jewelry designer and artist
It’s very important to have and I have two. It’s either a pair of earrings or a big necklace. All my earrings are unique, even if it’s a pair of hoops. It has my aesthetic and little details that makes it unique. On a day where I’m just wearing jeans and a T-shirt, that thing is going to elevate the way I feel about myself, my energy, how I feel and how I’m perceived by others.
Lupita Nyong’o and jewelry designer Douriean Fletcher attend Marvel Studios’ “Welcome to Wakanda” showcase at Industria Studios in New York during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 12. (Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images for Marvel)
The event was sponsored by Lexus, Lancôme and benefitted Save The Children.
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