In the
Black Panther's first solo movie,
The Walking Dead's Danai Gurira plays
'Okoye', head of the
Wakandan royal bodyguards and female security force, the
Dora Milaje.
Angela Bassett plays
'Ramonda', 'T'Challa's' mother and
Wakanda's Queen Mother and oft times advisor to the king of the isolated and technologically advanced
African nation.
Okoye costume worn by Danai Gurira
in Black Panther
As fierce and loyal head of the country's secret service, in the movie
Okoye feels remorse for failing to stop the assassination of
'T'Chaka', the
Black Panther's father, in
Captain America: Civil War.
Black Panther movie poster
These costumes from
Ryan Coogler's Marvel Studios movie were photographed on display at
ArcLight Hollywood cinema on January 19, 2018.
I'd previously seen some of these costumes out of display cases at
Disney's D23 Expo 2017, but it was nice to get a look at
Wakanda's Kimoyo bead bracelets included in this exhibit that all the citizens wear, that provide communications and other high-tech assistance.
Ramonda costume worn by Angela Bassett
in Black Panther
Angela Bassett's 'Ramonda' looks every bit the regal
African royalty in this black costume.
Ruth E. Carter was
Costume Designer on
Black Panther and responsible for infusing
African tribal influences into the looks of the film's wardrobe.
You can also see more of her design work in these
Selma movie costumes and these
Roots TV remake costumes, plus stay tuned for even more costumes from
Marvel Studios latest superhero flick.
Black Panther movie poster