Stylist Micaela Erlanger says Nyong’o’s Versace look is “fierce,” like her character Nakia.
Oscar-winning actress and fashion darling Lupita Nyong’o stepped out at the world premiere of the much-anticipated Marvel Studios superhero film Black Panther at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Monday night wearing a custom Versace gown in a vivid shade of purple symbolizing nobility and power.
The pleated goddess gown has a bodice densely embroidered in gold, almost like chic armor, and extras include a custom Versace clutch handbag, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and vintage jewelry from Beladora.“We found out there was a purple carpet after we had chosen the dress, but it was kind of a perfect reason to go with the gown; I think it’s a new addition to the Lupita rainbow!” says Nyong’o’s longtime fashion stylist Micaela Erlanger in an exclusive phone chat with The Hollywood Reporter. Erlanger (who also counts Meryl Streep, Common and Diane Kruger as clients) has created five red carpet looks for the film’s press tour, kicking off with Monday’s L.A. premiere, and has made bright colors the fashion calling card for Nyong’o throughout. “There’s definitely a nod to her warrior character Nakia here, without being…
The post Lupita Nyong’o’s ‘Black Panther’ Premiere Gown Is ‘Warrior-Inspired’ appeared first on FeedBox.