Congratulations to Costume Designer Ruth Carter for being the first black woman to win two Academy Awards, her first Oscar for Costume Design in 2018's trailblazing Black Panther movie and her second for 2022's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever sequel.
Oscar-winning costumes Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Fans of the Marvel Studios movie can currently see a selection of screen-worn costumes on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum.
This assortment of costumes was photographed on March 7 and the temporary exhibition of 20+ of the past twelve month's film wardrobes is free to the public Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10am to 5pm until May 6, 2023.
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In this sequel, the story, cast and characters deal with the fallout of the real-life death of Chadwick Boseman, who played 'King T'Challa', who as the 'Black Panther' was the sovereign protector of the highly-advanced, hidden African nation of Wakanda, like his father before him.
Shuri Black Panther costume worn by Letitia Wright
in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
In the MCU film T'Challa's genius sister 'Shuri' struggles with her sorrow, guilt and anger at her older brother's death from a mysterious illness, but when her home nation is threaten by the underwater denizens of Talokan, she dons a new super-suit (incorporating her signature panther-shaped gauntlets) and assumes the mantle of Black Panther to protect her people.
Queen Ramonda costume worn by Angela Bassett
in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
With the passing of her son, Angela Bassett's 'Ramonda' reassumed the mantle of Queen and tried to provide comfort and guidance to her daughter and a grieving nation.
She wears this regal costume when she defiantly addresses the United Nations assembly when a covert mission by another country attempts to acquire the highly-coveted metal ore with special properties, Vibranium, found in Wakanda.
You can also see another Queen Ramonda costume from Wakanda Forever that was recently on display at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre during the film's theatrical release.
M'Baku costume worn by Winston Duke
and Nakia costume worn by Lupita Nyong'o
in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Also included in the exhibit are the costumes worn by Winston Duke as 'M'Baku', leader of the Jabari mountain tribe and the aquatic costume worn by Lupita Nyongo's former War Dog spy, 'Nakia', (called back into action by her Queen to find her kidnapped daughter).
Namor costume worn by Tenoch Huerta
in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
On the big screen Tenoch Huerta brought the long-lived Mutant undersea king 'Namor' to life, who is possessed of super-strength and resilience that allow him to exist in the pressure and cold of the ocean's depths and ankle wings that allow him to fly in the air.
He wears this regal costume and headdress (inspired by Mesoamerican cultures) in the throne room of the underwater city of Talokan, which also harnesses the power of Vibranium in its technologies, clothing and weapons.
Make sure you check out these award-winning Wakanda Forever costumes on display at the El Capitan Theatre, plus enjoy these Oscar-winning Black Panther costume designs that garnered Ruth Carter her first Academy Award win.
Wakanda Forever.
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