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PHOTOS: Disney hosts “Welcome to Wakanda” fashion show inspired by Marvel’s “Black Panther”

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Guests dressed in striking red outfits shine on the Black Panther: Wakanda fashion show carpet, posing for photos against the event’s signature backdrop and channeling the bold, heroic style of Wakanda at this celebratory Marvel spectacular.

New York Fashion Week, the semi-annual celebration of all things couture, is taking place right now in New York City and Disney hosted a special “Welcome to Wakanda” show inspired by the fashion of “Black Panther.”

Designers who participated in the event were selected for their dedication to empowerment and individualism through fashion, and they created one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by different characters and themes from the upcoming Marvel movie.

“Black Panther” stars Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Michael B. Jordan, Letitia Wright, and director Ryan Coogler were in attendance. Below, scroll through for a peek at the event and the looks created by top designers.

Seven models strike dynamic poses backstage, showcasing bold, Wakanda-inspired fashion with vibrant colors and striking designs straight from Disney’s Black Panther universe, all set on a sleek concrete floor that echoes the high-energy atmosphere of a Disney Parks entertainment showcase.

Five mannequins showcase striking Wakanda-inspired dresses inside a Disney Black Panther exhibit, displayed on lush grass with vibrant plants and glowing neon lights, creating an immersive experience for fans.

Black Panther boots featuring gold plates with “BLACK” on one and “PANTHER” on the other, displayed on a white surface—ideal collectible gear for Marvel fans visiting Avengers Campus.

A bold black high-heeled sandal adorned with dramatic Wakanda-inspired feathers stands beside a sleek black strappy sandal, capturing the spirit of cinematic hero glamour on display for Marvel fans.

Black Panther mannequin dressed in a sleek black varsity jacket, hoodie, and track pants with white stripes, posed among lush green plants—capturing the Wakanda-inspired fashion showcased at Disney’s Avengers Campus.

A guest dressed in a stylish black sweater and floral skirt enjoys the magical atmosphere on the “Black Panther” red carpet at a Disney event, surrounded by themed backdrops and fans.

Vibrant orange, Wakanda-inspired dress with bold patterns and side cutouts displayed on a mannequin, showcased next to another dressed in sleek black attire on a grassy fashion show set—bringing superhero runway flair to the theme park experience.

Guests dressed in sleek black attire strike a pose in front of the Black Panther movie event backdrop, capturing the Wakanda excitement and Disney magic that fans love to experience.

Two performers showcase elegant costumes on a vibrant, plant-filled runway with immersive lighting and theatrical set pieces, bringing the Wakanda-inspired magic of Disney’s Black Panther to life in an entertainment spectacular.

Stylish guest arrives in a plaid coat and black hoodie, striking a pose in front of the “Black Panther” photo wall at Disney’s dazzling Wakanda fashion show event.

Designers included CHROMAT, Cushnie et Ochs, Fear of God, Ikiré Jones, Laquan Smith, Sophie Theallet, Tome, Brother Vellies, Douriean Fletcher and Josh Bennett.

Following the event, these one-of-a-kind looks will be auctioned off at Charity Buzz to benefit Save the Children.

“Black Panther” arrives in theaters on February 16. 

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