LOS ANGELES — “Black Panther” went back-to-back into the Oscar history books on Sunday evening. Ruth E. Carter and Hannah Beachler became the first African-Americans to win in their respective categories. But through costume design, we turned him into an African king,” said Carter, who drew inspiration for the film’s stylish and colorful garments from her travels to Africa. The costumes have become so popular that people from different ethnicities — young and older — have worn Black Panther-themed costumes to theatres and at parties. “We wanted to bring the world of Africa to life,” Beachler said while backstage admitting that she was still “freaking out” after her victory.

Source: National Post February 25, 2019 03:11 UTC