Ruth E. Carter has made a career of honoring black history through fashion. As the costume designer on films like Malcolm X, Selma, Do the Right Thing, Amistad and this year’s Marshall, the biopic ...

Marvel's zeitgeist-grabbing mega-blockbuster could result in a third Oscar nomination for costume designer Ruth Carter. She could win. “Ryan Coogler and I discussed representing Africa in a beautiful ...

Ruth Carter is the costume designer for the Marvel's Black Panther movie. She talks about how she grounded the movie's futuristic look in the... 'Black Panther' Costume Designer Draws On 'The Sacred ...

There is something special about Africa that forces people to challenge their creative boundaries. Whether it's the continent's diverse cultures and languages, bustling cities, or majestic landscapes, ...

With colorful African costumes and tribal drumming, the Isango Ensemble from South Africa makes its Washington debut as part of the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Presentation Series. The performers ...

They look like the sartorial descendants of African tribal costumes, some special new couture character from Yo Gabba Gabba! and a parade as outfitted by Christian Lacroix. They are the Soundsuits, ...

Black Panther is the latest offering from Marvel and Disney — if you don't already know the story, here's quick synopsis: It's about T'Challa, the superhero Black Panther and the king of Wakanda, an ...