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Coming 2 America- the sequel ~ A Costuming Finesse


A Costuming Finesse.

Coming2America premiered on Amazon Prime on March 5th and it was a total statement made, mic drop in the costuming and wardrobe department. If you thought topping the costuming finesse that was Marvel's ''Black Panther'' movie, for which the ''Best costume design  Academy award'' was won, then you are very mistaken. Coming2America was a jaw dropping visual experience from start to finish.  
 
   Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter on Creating Coming 2 America's Royal Look  in her interview for Town & Country Magazine describes the experience ''as the perfect example of the mixture of high fashion, historical references and big screen razzle-dazzle'' .
 ''a chance to build on the visual story of the original and update it with modern sensibility''  
                       - Ruth E. Carter for Town & Country Magazine. 
And it sure lived up to the task. With designing contribution from ever impressive modern stylist and designer brand, Ikire Jones, whose work was also on display in the ''Black Panther Movie'' to much acclaim.

  Legacy - silk tapestry  adorning the walls and beautifully garbed family in Zamunda's royal court.  

ART-A-PORTA

Wearable art works with intent to make a statement, pay homage or convey an emotion. Said art form abound in the costuming and wardrobing of ''Coming2America'', the movie. A statement in history, culture, tradition and black excellence.


                                   Dubai's BeBeads                  












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