“Black Panther” fans can see the armor worn by T’Challa and the female warriors of Wakanda up close starting next weekend.
The African American Museum in Philadelphia will soon welcome a traveling exhibit of costumes from movies like “Black Panther,” “Sinners,” “Malcolm X,” “Do the Right Thing,” “Amistad” and “Selma.” The collection highlights the work of costume designer Ruth E. Carter, the first Black woman to win multiple Oscars.
“Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design” will include almost 80 garments, as well as sketches and other behind-the-scenes objects. It will open to the public for about 10 months — from Sunday, Nov. 2, to Sunday, Sept. 6. There will also be a ticketed reception Saturday, Nov. 1…