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Lupita Nyong’o has always been a red carpet superstar, regularly taking bold risks, and thinking outside the box when it comes to black tie dressing. After all, it’s not every actress who can take a turn on the Cannes red carpet and instantly turn it into an endlessly meme-able iconic style moment, or sparka thoughtful conversation over traditional African stylesand appropriation with a simple Met Gala hairdo. All of which is just a roundabout way of saying the fashion-forward actress is more than deserving of her thirdVogue cover for the magazine’s October issue.
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And this isn’t the first time theQueen of Katwestar has donned one of these traditional Nigerian wraps, throughout her latest press tour, she’s paired a different lush, stylish headpiece, paying homage to her Kenyan roots and the Ugandan character she plays in her new film. In the editorial accompanying her cover story, Nyong’o also wears an Olowu silk coat and skirt with a Cult Gaia turban, and a flowing floral Chloé dress paired with another wrap, Cara Croninger earrings, and Christian Louboutin sandals.
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And now, in turn, the actress hopes to open other people’s eyes as well, saying, “Alek Wek changed how dark people saw themselves. That I could do the same in a way for somebody somewhere is amazing. There is no point in getting your picture taken if it doesn’t move somebody. Right?” When discussing her new film, she concluded, “Being able to use my platform to expand and diversify the African voice, I feel very passionate about that. It feels intentional, meaningful.”
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source: people.com
