The Oscar-winning costume designer redefined Zamundan style for the comedy sequel.

Not for the first time,Ruth E. Carterwas tasked with inventing the style of a fictional country.

What would be the national form of dress?

Ruth E. Carter

Ruth E. Carter; Quantrell D. Colbert/Amazon Studios

What would be the everyday?"

“OnBlack PantherI was always saying to everyone, ‘This is notComing to America, people!’

“I really tried to ensure that I represented Africa as a modern place.”

Ruth E. Carter

Ruth E. Carter; Amazon Studios

“And then going into the barbershop, we stayed very close to what it was originally…

He likes those pants and he ain’t gonna change out of ‘em!’

“It’s a mash-up,” Carter explains.

Ruth E. Carter

Ruth E. Carter; Quantrell D. Colbert/Amazon Studios

“That was the idea that he could do his own thing.”

Just like his father before him.

Coming 2 Americahits Amazon Prime Video on March 5.

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