COMING 2 AMERICA

By vane-style - March 08, 2021

Hello fab ones, it's your favourite stop for everything fashion, style, luxury, business and lifestyle. Last week Friday was all fun, buzz and glamour with the Premiere of the second part of the Famous Coming To America released June 29th 1988, 33 years ago, fans had been waiting in anticipation for the sequel as well as wondered how the current story-line would fit into, and as a continuation considering the time gap.

I think the writers were smart to continue the focus on family whilst taking the comedy up a notch to create a fun experience for its audience.

In addition we get to see and understand a little better, the life and culture of the people of Zamunda, their upbringing as seen through Prince Hakeem's Children. As well as the passing of tradition from the old to the younger generation!

The best part of this sequel no doubt is the celebration of rich african fashion as can be seen from the outfits worn by the stars in the movie. Every look curated by renowned costume designer, Ruth E. Carter was as lush and rich as African royalty should be depicted. The modern styles created by Carter for Coming 2 America translated into "large-scale beautiful African prints" and "gorgeous shapes" as the designer looked to fashion on a global scale.

The Oscar-winning costume designer worked with more than three dozens designers on the film, looking to African and African American creatives such as Palesa Mokubung of Mantsho, House of Deola, Ikire Jones and custom jewels from Khiry, TruFaceByGrace, Aphia Sakyi, and Sewit Sium with traditional gems from Bulgari and Swarovski.

Of the film's 800-plus costumes, standouts include a wedding dress created by Cameroon-born designer Claude Kameni of Los Angeles-based Lavie by CK (who dressed Viola Davis for the 2021 Golden Globes)."We have a moment that celebrated a glorious wedding gown with one of the largest trains I have ever seen," notes Brewer. "It was so massive that we had to install two rolling dollies under the train just so the actress could pull it up."

A star studded movie which helped to keep the audience up in their seats going ooh and ahh every time they spotted a favorite star of theirs, a lovely addition. I also love the fact that there was an opportunity for music from African artists to be featured more like a nod to how much attention the music industry has garnered between then and now.

Worthy of Note is the fact that recognition was given to the Feminist Movement in this sequel, at the end of the movie we see that the King's Daughter is given a position of Leadership, showing a significant shift in Africa's thought process over the last three decades.

The premiere of the movie in Lagos Nigeria brought our very own stars and celebrities to the green carpet with everyone wearing their best outfits to fit the African Royalty theme of the premiere.

We have here some of our favorites looks from the premiere night for your viewing pleasure...