The Black Panther effect: Style lessons to learn from the royals of Wakanda

16 Mar 2018 4:57 PM | General
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Fans of Black Panther are in awe of the African fashion showcased in the film. Ever since its release, moviegoers are being seen dressed in their finest African attire, while going to watch the movie. And that’s not all; fans have even started their own hashtag, #WakandaCameToSlay, to capture the best of the movie-inspired looks. So, we wonder how all this came to be.

Designer Nikhil Mehra believes that until now, superhero movies have been about showcasing the power of superheroes, but this movie was centred on a certain culture and the emotions of the characters. Hence, it’s brought about a culture revolution around the world. “Revisiting cultures through emotionally charged modern superhero movies is a great way to revive ancient art and fashion. Thanks to Black Panther, African fashion is now in the limelight,” says Nikhil.

Will India follow suit like the rest of the world? “I see a huge fashion influence coming to India with this movie. Incorporating design values from the film into street wear is a great way to go,” says designer Anand Bhushan, adding, “I think Ruth Carter (costume designer for the movie) has beautifully merged African design influences in a contemporary and edgy format.” Echoing the sentiment, designer Jenjum Gadi says, “Fashion is always about evolution. Due to the phenomenal success of this film, African and tribal fashion is going to be the flavour of the season in our country.” Check out these looks and style lessons from the movie, picked out by the designers.

Courtesy: Hindustantimes

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