True-confession time: Sometimes even a tireless fashion editor needs a nap. This is why I was facedown in a pool of pillow Monday night, while Black Panther had its βred carpetβ premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. No, Iβm not proud, but I am better rested. These posts donβt write themselves, yβall.
But every so often, you wake to a reality better than anything you could possibly be dreaming of; which is exactly what it felt like waking up to the royal AF purple carpet rolled out for the cast of the most anticipated film of our year. And now Iβm rethinking my wardrobing choices for opening night Feb. 16, because while my body is ready, after looking at Lupita and the Dora Milaje-clad actresses, Iβm clearly not well-dressed enough for Wakanda. Not yet, at least.
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Come through, black royalty! From director Ryan Coogler and his wife, Zinzi Evans, to a fringe-laden Angela Bassettβwho reminded us that black women invented the color yellow (at least according to our intrepid weekend social media editor, Corey Townsend)βthe Black Panther cast and crew showed up and showed out Monday night. Frankly, this looked like the family reunion we all wanted to attend. We are entirely here for itβand hope you are, too. Thankfully, we still have over two weeks left to get our outfits up to code before the official premiere for the general public Feb. 16; because according to our slideshow, Wakandans are clearly the new #SquadGoals!
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