The official South African premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever red carpet saw celebrities show their own take on the Afrofuturism theme at The Zone in Rosebank, Johannesburg.
The stars came out in looks featuring creative custom gowns, traditional and modern twists to the theme as well as bold and vibrant prints courtesy of South African designers.
Local designers that dominated the red carpet were Imprint ZA – who dressed Black Panther actress Connie Chiume, Palesa Mokubung – who dressed Luthando ‘LootLove’ Shosha and Nambitha Ben-Mazwi among others, as well as Nao Serati – who dressed Noxolo Dlaminini and Robot Boii.
Take a look at the fashion moments from the premiere:
LootLove dressed by Palesa Mokubung
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Connie Chiume in Imprint ZA
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Nambitha Ben-Mazwi dressed by Palesa Mokubung
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Noxolo Dlaminini dressed by Nao Serati
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Linda Mtoba in custom McCarthy Wolff
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Pearl Thusi in Scalo The Designer and Europa Art
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Kamo Mphela
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Busiswa dressed by Urban Zulu
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Ndavi Nokeri dressed by Shelli Handcrafted
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Warren Masemola
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Tshepi Vundla
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Yaya Mavundla in Excelsior Lusso and David Tlale
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Lorraine Moropa dressed by N.I.M Couture
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
K Naomi dress by Malondie
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Anele Mdoda
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Zenande Mfenyana dressed by Zazi Clothing Factory
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Robot Boii dressed by Nao Serati
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Relebogile Mabotja dressed by Tomi R
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Thandy Matlaila dressed by Thunderstorm SA
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Thembisa Nxumalo
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Rami Chuene dressed by Tomi R
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Renate Stuurman dressed by Angalia Apparel
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Vuyo Ngcukana in Lindani Styling
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Nambitha Mpumlwana in Rubicon
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Criselda Kananda dressed by Sonwabile Ndamase in a look inspired by Winnie Madikizela Mandela
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Mpho Popps Modikoane dressed by Ephymol
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Bahumi Mhlongo and Palesa Madisakwane
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Somizi
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala and Siphiwe Tshabalala
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Stella Dlangalala
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
Langa Mavuso
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)
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