Overview
- Bassett made an unannounced appearance on Oct. 26 at the Vogue World: Hollywood runway staged on the Paramount Pictures Studios lot in Los Angeles.
- She wore the original Black Panther: Wakanda Forever gown from the U.N. scene, complete with Ramonda’s 3-D printed crown atop an isicholo.
- The look was designed by Ruth E. Carter, with 3-D elements by Julia Koerner and jewelry by Douriean Fletcher.
- Her walk took place during the show’s Afrofuturism segment, underscoring Carter’s celebrated reimagining of African dress that earned her two Oscars and historic recognition for costume design.
- Vogue World said 100% of ticket proceeds benefit the Entertainment Community Fund with a focus on costume professionals affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, and separate reports note Bassett’s openness to return to the franchise as coverage cites an unconfirmed 2028 timeline for Black Panther 3.