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in memoriam
August 31, 2020

Remembering Chadwick Boseman on the Red Carpet

By Emilia Petrarca

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Chadwick Boseman, who died tragically on Friday at the age of 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer, was a supremely talented actor best known for his role as the superhero Black Panther, the alter ego of T’Challa, the king of Wakanda. Boseman was beloved by his friends, family, peers, and legion of fans. In a conversation with Vulture over the weekend, Hollywood casting director Sarah Halley Finn spoke of his “ability to channel this kind of dignity, this grace, this elegance, this regalness with humility and humor and intelligence” in his work. It’s a perfect description for his style, as well.

If you look back at some of Boseman’s early red-carpet appearances, it’s clear that he had an authentic point of view from the very beginning. He was able to pull off bright colors, loud prints, and unusual cuts without losing any sense of seriousness, which is rare and, true to his most famous character, very kingly. In 2018, the Black Panther press tour brought his sense of style to the masses, landing him on best-dressed lists and front row at fashion shows around the world. It also allowed him to push the traditional boundaries of menswear even further and make the red carpet fun again.

“With every outfit we created, I wanted the world to see and feel the warmth of your beautiful spirit,” his stylist, Ashley Weston, wrote in a tribute on Instagram. Together, they often worked with Givenchy and Versace — two brands that approach menswear with sensuality and flair.

“He was a dream to design for and a wonderful person with work with,” said former Givenchy designer Clare Waight Keller, who created his looks for the 2018 and 2019 Academy Awards.

Donatella Versace, who designed his godly Met Gala tuxedo and cape, called him “an artist, a pioneer, a hero for so many, but above all, a true gentleman.”

Below, an ode to Chadwick Boseman’s style, which was never shy and always impeccable.

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At the 2017 NBA Awards in a grey pinstripe Ferragamo suit. Photo: NBAE via Getty Images
At the 2018 Black Panther premiere in a gilded Emporio Armani suit. Photo: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
At the London premier of Black Panther in a Givenchy spring 2018 look. Photo: Mike Marsland/Getty Images
At the Seoul premiere of Black Panther in a belted suit by Dzojchen, a brand by Singapore-British designer Chelsea Scott-Blackhall. Photo: Getty Image... At the Seoul premiere of Black Panther in a belted suit by Dzojchen, a brand by Singapore-British designer Chelsea Scott-Blackhall. Photo: Getty Images
At a Black Panther New York Fashion Week event in Fear of God. Photo: John Lamparski/Getty Images
At the 2018 Oscars wearing Givenchy Haute Couture. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
At the 2018 Independent Spirit Awards in a polka-dot Burberry suit. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
At the Avengers: Infinity War Los Angeles premiere in a green Prada suit. Photo: Getty Images
Opening Saturday Night Live in 2018 wearing Versace. Photo: NBCUniversal Media, LLC//Getty Images
At the 2018 “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” Met Gala in custom Versace. Photo: WireImage
At the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards in an Off-White denim suit. Photo: Steve Granitz/Getty Images
At the 2018 ESPY Awards in a Louis Vuitton harness. Photo: Getty Images
At the 2018 GQ Men of the Year Awards in a mint-green Calvin Klein suit. Photo: Karwai Tang/Getty Images
At the 2018 Governors Awards in a red snake-print Versace jacket. Photo: Steve Granitz/Getty Images
At The Hollywood Reporter’s Power 100 Women in Entertainment event in 2018 in a colorful Calvin Klein look. Photo: Getty Images/Getty Images
At the 2019 SAG Awards in an Ermenegildo Zegna printed jacket with Tiffany & Co. jewels. Photo: Dan MacMedan/Getty Images
At the 2019 Oscars in Givenchy Haute Couture and Bulgari accessories. Photo: Getty Images
At the 2019 Image Awards in a loud Versace suit. Photo: Getty Images
At the 2019 AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony for Denzel Washington in a printed Givenchy suit. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images
At a 2019 21 Bridges screening in a bright yellow Dunhill blazer. Photo: Getty Images
At the 2019 American Music Awards in shimmering Versace. Photo: FilmMagic
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