Stars Attend the Black Panther Premiere in Powerful Designs

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LUPITA NYONG'O

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The Oscar-winning actress, 34, wore a purple custom Versace dress embroidered with a gold neckline and belt. She paired the dress with a custom Versace handbag, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and vintage jewelry from Beladora.

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ANGELA BASSETT

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Bassett, 59, wore a yellow fringe jumpsuit by Naeem Khan, with shoes by Le Silla. She paired the regal look with earrings and a ring by Darrell Roach Designs, the second ring by Douriean, a cuff by ONE.61 and bracelets by Vendorafa.

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DANAI GURIRA

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Gurira, 39, wore a striking pink and black column gown by Viktor and Rolf from their spring 2018 collection with a dramatic volant shoulder encrusted with black crystal beading.

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JANELLE MONÁE

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The singer walked the purple carpet wearing a pre-fall 2018 Christian Siriano gown with a black bodice and train and a white and blue sleeve. In keeping with the "royal" dress code of the night, she also wore a gold embroidered crown.

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YARA SHAHIDI

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The Grown-ish star arrived in an elegant printed Etro dress, pairing the look with a pop of blue eyeliner and a curly afro. Her hairstylist, Nai'vasha Johnson, was "inspired by the Black Panther movement, and wanted to celebrate the 70s with a glamorous afro."

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CHADWICK BOSEMAN

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Boseman was regal in an Emporio Armani black and gold floral embossed double-breasted shawl collar jacket with a pair of classic black trousers.

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CHLOE x HALLE

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The singers both wore black bejeweled dresses with distinct warrior-like designs on the bodices.

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COBIE SMULDERS

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Smulders, 35, wore a shining multi-colored Markarian dress with a high slit and thin black straps.

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DANIEL KALUUYA

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The first-time Oscar nominee wore a maroon velvet dress coat along with a white linen shirt and flowing white linen pants.

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DAVID OYELOWO

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The Selma actor wore a distinctive dashiki tunic which he paired with embroidered shoes.

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DONALD GLOVER

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The singer and actor looked phenomenal in an orange suit, showing off his initials in an embroidered badge near his lapel while underneath he wore a black and orange printed button-down shirt.

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DON CHEADLE & BRIDGID COULTER

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The actor opted for a simple black ensemble of a black shirt and black pants along with a black leather jacket, while Coulter wore a black fitted dress with white and red roses scattered throughout.

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FOREST WHITAKER

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Whitaker looked classy in a grey suit with a black tie and white buttoned down shirt.

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MARTIN FREEMAN

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The Black Panther actor opted for a hunter green suit, as well as an orange and black patterned tie.

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ISSA RAE

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The actress looked stylish in a white pleated Rosie Assoulin dress with olive and gold metallic inserts from their Resort 2018 collection.

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JOSH GAD

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The Frozen actor wore a black buttoned-down shirt with a grey suit jacket.

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EMILY V. GORDON & KUMAIL NANJIANI

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Gordon wore a gold metallic dress while her husband and fellow The Big Sick creator Nanjiani wore a checkered navy and grey suit.

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MICHAEL B. JORDAN

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Jordan looked sharp in a dark blue fitted suit, along with a black buttoned-down shirt with gold etching on the collar and a steel gray tie.

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IVA & MIKE COLTER

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The Luke Cage star walked the purple carpet with his wife, Iva, wearing a red patterned shirt with a gold emblem along the collar and going down his chest. Iva accompanied him in a silver dress with a slightly ruffled skirt and a V-neck collar.

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STERLING K. BROWN & RYAN MICHELLE BATHE

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The This Is Us star brought his A-game to the premiere in an all-black ensemble, along with matching black sunglasses. Bathe, an actress, wore a pink and gold patterned dress with gold hoop earrings and brown high heels.

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TESSA THOMPSON

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The Thor: Ragnarok actress wore a black Elie Saab dress with a Roger Vivier clutch.

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JANELLE MONÁE

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YARA SHAHIDI

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CHADWICK BOSEMAN

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CHLOE x HALLE

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COBIE SMULDERS

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DANIEL KALUUYA

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DAVID OYELOWO

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DONALD GLOVER

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FOREST WHITAKER

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MARTIN FREEMAN

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ISSA RAE

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JOSH GAD

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