GALLERY | Linda Mtoba's custom gown and more - inside the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever SA red carpet

GALLERY | Linda Mtoba's custom gown and more - inside the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever SA red carpet

The official South African premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever red carpet saw celebrities show their own take on the Afrofuturism theme at The Zone in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

The stars came out in looks featuring creative custom gowns, traditional and modern twists to the theme as well as bold and vibrant prints courtesy of South African designers.

Local designers that dominated the red carpet were Imprint ZA – who dressed Black Panther actress Connie Chiume, Palesa Mokubung – who dressed Luthando ‘LootLove’ Shosha and Nambitha Ben-Mazwi among others, as well as Nao Serati – who dressed Noxolo Dlaminini and Robot Boii.

Take a look at the fashion moments from the premiere:

LootLove dressed by Palesa Mokubung

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Connie Chiume in Imprint ZA

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi dressed by Palesa Mokubung

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Noxolo Dlaminini dressed by Nao Serati

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Linda Mtoba in custom McCarthy Wolff

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Pearl Thusi in Scalo The Designer and Europa Art

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Kamo Mphela

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Busiswa dressed by Urban Zulu

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Ndavi Nokeri dressed by Shelli Handcrafted

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Warren Masemola

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Tshepi Vundla

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Yaya Mavundla in Excelsior Lusso and David Tlale 

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Lorraine Moropa dressed by N.I.M Couture

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

K Naomi dress by Malondie

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Anele Mdoda

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Zenande Mfenyana dressed by Zazi Clothing Factory

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Robot Boii dressed by Nao Serati

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Relebogile Mabotja dressed by Tomi R

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Thandy Matlaila dressed by Thunderstorm SA

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Thembisa Nxumalo

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Rami Chuene dressed by Tomi R

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Renate Stuurman dressed by Angalia Apparel

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Vuyo Ngcukana in Lindani Styling

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Nambitha Mpumlwana in Rubicon

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Criselda Kananda dressed by Sonwabile Ndamase in a look inspired by Winnie Madikizela Mandela

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Mpho Popps Modikoane dressed by Ephymol

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Bahumi Mhlongo and Palesa Madisakwane

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Somizi

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala and Siphiwe Tshabalala

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Stella Dlangalala

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

Langa Mavuso

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Pant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA-NOVEMBER 10: Black Panther premiere red carpet (Photos by Gallo Images/Media24/Luba Lesolle)

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