Vogue World Honors Wakanda with a Bold Celebration of Culture and Style
At Vogue World: Hollywood 2025, the runway transformed into a living tribute to Black excellence, cinematic legacy, and Afrofuturist vision. With Angela Bassett, Teyana Taylor, and Jodie Turner-Smith leading the charge, the Wakanda-inspired segment became more than fashion—it was a cultural statement.
Teyana Taylor: Power in Motion Teyana’s walk felt like a salute to every Black woman who stands tall in a world that often underestimates her. She embodied strength and softness in equal measure, reminding us that power and femininity don’t compete—they coexist. And both deserve the spotlight.
Jodie Turner-Smith: Afrofuturist Glam in Diotima Jodie Turner-Smith lit up the runway in a custom Diotima bodysuit by designer Rachel Scott. Chartreuse, crochet, and gold accents merged ancestral craft with futuristic edge. Her skin glowed like polished bronze under the lights—a radiant celebration of melanin, movement, and mastery. Fresh off her role in Tron: Ares, Jodie continues to fuse cinema, fashion, and culture with fearless grace.
Ruth E. Carter: The Visionary Behind the Moment At the heart of this segment stood Ruth E. Carter, the first Black woman to win an Oscar for costume design. Her direction turned Paramount Studios into a kingdom of creativity, where fashion met storytelling and heritage met innovation. With designers like Louis Vuitton, McQueen, Valentino, and Balmain joining forces, Carter’s Wakanda vision stole the show.
The Legacy Lives On Black Panther redefined global fashion narratives, proving that African-rooted design can be luxurious, visionary, and universal. At Vogue World, that legacy echoed loud and clear. Angela Bassett, Teyana Taylor, and Jodie Turner-Smith didn’t just walk—they carried the crown. Their presence turned the night into a movement, a reminder that Wakanda lives on in every Black woman who dares to shine.
Jodie Turner-Smith: Afrofuturist Glam in Diotima Jodie Turner-Smith lit up the runway in a custom Diotima bodysuit by designer Rachel Scott. Chartreuse, crochet, and gold accents merged ancestral craft with futuristic edge. Her skin glowed like polished bronze under the lights—a radiant celebration of melanin, movement, and mastery. Fresh off her role in Tron: Ares, Jodie continues to fuse cinema, fashion, and culture with fearless grace.
Ruth E. Carter: The Visionary Behind the Moment At the heart of this segment stood Ruth E. Carter, the first Black woman to win an Oscar for costume design. Her direction turned Paramount Studios into a kingdom of creativity, where fashion met storytelling and heritage met innovation. With designers like Louis Vuitton, McQueen, Valentino, and Balmain joining forces, Carter’s Wakanda vision stole the show.
The Legacy Lives On Black Panther redefined global fashion narratives, proving that African-rooted design can be luxurious, visionary, and universal. At Vogue World, that legacy echoed loud and clear. Angela Bassett, Teyana Taylor, and Jodie Turner-Smith didn’t just walk—they carried the crown. Their presence turned the night into a movement, a reminder that Wakanda lives on in every Black woman who dares to shine.
@beautywithinmagazine Vogue World’s Wakanda finale lit up the runway with warrior energy and Afrofuturist flair—ending in regal fashion with Angela Bassett’s stunning appearance. wakandaforever, vogue, angelabassett, fashionrunway, #afrofuturism
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