Michaela Coel’s boldest fashion moments of all time: photos
Say hello to Michaela Coel! The British screenwriter is a fashion force to be reckoned with.
While Coel – who has been announced as one of the co-chairs of the 2023 Met Gala – is best known for his starring role Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and create i can destroy you And chewing gum, the London native has impressed us with an array of style statements. (The theme of the 2023 annual soirée is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” which honors the late designer’s work with Chanel, his eponymous label, and beyond.)
When it comes to red carpet style, Coel knows how to turn heads. Take Moet & Chandan’s Christmas party in December 2022, for example. She was a must-see in a forbidding Balmain design that resembled a Roman toga.
A month earlier she visited the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Premiered in London wearing a black dress by Riccardo Tisci. The sexy design hugged her figure and featured a sheer lace skirt.
For the film’s Los Angeles debut, Coel was a must-visit at the Custom Ferragamo. The chocolate-colored garment featured a hood and a cascading train.
One of Already so long However, the actress’ standout look was the leather mini dress by David Koma that she wore to Comic-Con in San Diego in July 2022. She styled the strapless dress with white platform boots. Her glam stole the show as she donned several braided pigtails and a rosy lip.
Coel not only expresses pride through clothing, but also encourages individuality through their work. your limited series, i can destroy you, which premiered on HBO Max in June 2020, was inspired by her own experiences with sexual assault. The project follows Coel’s Arabella as she struggles to move on after being drugged and raped.
The BAFTA nominee opened up about sharing personal moments like this in a January interview Harper’s Bazaar. “Being transparent about my feelings was the key to my success,” she explained. “I don’t feel like it’s hurt my career in any way, so I encourage others to do it. I think being honest and compassionate leads to better relationships and better work.”
She is also a pioneer in her industry. “It’s ‘see to believe’. Growing up, I never saw a picture of a black woman sitting in a director’s chair. I didn’t know we could do that, so it almost wasn’t something I would have wished for. I just stumbled over here,” she said.
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