Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a Celebration of Afrofuturism, Life and Love

Obviously this film beautifully acknowledges the life and legacy of the late great Chadwick Boseman. While here in the U.S. we tend to wear the color black for funerals, in Africa, red and white are the common colors for memorial services. White was the designated color choice for Wakanda Forever, and the costumes were simply elegant. It was only right that everyone look regal for this memorial because Chadwick was a regal Black Panther.

Once again, the amazing costumes in this film were created by the wonderful Ruth Carter. The themes of Wakandan Fashion are an expansion of what was previously created in the first film. In a 2018 interview with Tanisha C. Ford of The Atlantic, Carter stated that her vision for Wakandan style drew from contemporary and traditional African fashion, creating the costumes with rich color palettes along with hand-dyeing and beading techniques to reflect tribal fashion.

The same is true for Wakanda Forever, with Carter emphasizing the high tech afrofuturistic element even more, complete with state of the art fabrics, jewelry, crowns, and body art. There were even a couple of sheath dresses in the mix.

You’ll find out exactly who Namor and his people are when you watch the movie, but despite being the antagonists, they are beautiful. Namor’s people are blue-skinned Talokans who wear traditional Mesoamerican garments, some of which are also made specifically for the water because they are water-breathing people. There are a few elements of Aztec fashion that are similar to African style such as the bodypaint, jewelry, and cloaks for example. 

This time around there was a brief stop on the campus of MIT where a student scientist by the name of Riri Williams was introduced, and the fashion here was similar to just about any college campus. Hoodies, joggers, jeans, minidresses, and plenty of other casual/athletic clothing worn amongst university students.

The scenery is among some of the most beautiful we’ve seen yet. We already know Wakanda is beautiful from the first film, but the underwater living places of the Talokans are just simply stunning with caves, glowworms, and more. And let’s not even get into the snowy mountainous regions depicted as well.

This collection features a gender neutral range of 11 unique pieces, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and sweatpants, priced between $30 and $60 (USD), which will be available at fubu.com beginning October 28, 2022 through November 20, 2022. 

The Lids x Marvel collection will also feature products showcasing characters from the upcoming Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever film along with additional Marvel characters like Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Deadpool, Groot, and many more. Marvel characters and motifs will be emblazoned on snapback hats, with additional headwear and apparel scheduled to roll out through the remainder of the year.

The complete assortment will be available in both adult and youth sizing, and will be available soon on Lids.com, LidsHatDrop.com, and Amazon.com.

This collection features motifs of the iconic Black Panther Super Hero which first debuted in 1966. Studio One Eighty Nine is a fashion and lifestyle brand co-founded by Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah. The garments were created using traditional craftsmanship techniques including adinkra symbolism and with impact in mind.

The collection also features hoodies and tees that fans won’t want to miss. Inspired by the rich cultural history of Africa, this Foot Locker LCKR collection is truly a statement piece. Show off your Wakanda spirit and experience the Marvel Black Panther Collection!