Angela Bassett Reprises Black Panther Role at Vogue World 2025 Runway

Angela Bassett made a surprise and celebrated runway appearance at Vogue World: Hollywood, reprising her role as Queen Ramonda from the Black Panther franchise. She wore the original purple gown designed by Ruth E. Carter, featuring golden Wakandan hieroglyphs and a sculptural gold collar, complemented by a 3-D printed crown atop a traditional Zulu isicholo hat, with jewelry designed by Douriean Fletcher. The look was part of the Afrofuturism segment, which highlighted the reinterpretation of traditional African garments for cinema, celebrating the cultural pride and creativity embodied in the Black Panther films. Carter, the costume designer, is notable as the first Black Oscar winner in her field for Black Panther and later for Wakanda Forever. Vogue World: Hollywood, now in its fourth edition, blends film and fashion and supports the Entertainment Community Fund, benefiting costume professionals affected by recent Los Angeles wildfires. Bassett's regal presence and the event's fusion of fashion and film underscore the ongoing impact of Afrofuturism and representation in Hollywood.