Teyana Taylor brought Marvel royalty to the Vogue World runway, wearing Ruth E. Carter’s Dora Milaje costume alongside Danai Gurira.
Teyana Taylor turned heads and claimed the spotlight at Vogue World 2025 in Los Angeles on Saturday night (October 25), stepping onto the Paramount Studios runway in a commanding Black Panther-inspired costume that paid tribute to Marvel’s Wakandan warriors and the artistry of costume designer Ruth E. Carter.
The multihyphenate actress joined Danai Gurira during the show’s sixth act, which spotlighted Afrofuturism and honored Carter’s award-winning work in cinema.
The pair wore matching red Dora Milaje ensembles—originally crafted by Carter for 2018’s Black Panther—complete with silver detailing and structured armor elements that evoked strength and elegance.
The Dora Milaje, known as the elite royal guard in the Marvel universe, symbolized power and loyalty, making the wardrobe choice a meaningful one for both performers.
Gurira portrayed Okoye in the original film, while Taylor embodied the spirit of the warriors through fashion.
Angela Bassett also made an appearance, walking the same runway in the regal purple gown Carter designed for Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
This was Taylor’s second time participating in Vogue World, following her standout moment in Paris last year, where she performed in a metallic chainmail look by Rabanne.
Her latest appearance comes as she prepares to star in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming series “All’s Fair,” further expanding her already diverse entertainment résumé.
For Gurira, the event marked her Vogue World debut, and she made it count. Critics praised the duo’s appearance as a “blockbuster twist,” blending superhero iconography with high fashion.
Carter’s influence was central to the night. The Oscar winner’s work has shaped visual storytelling in films like School Daze, Malcolm X and Sinners, and her designs continue to resonate far beyond the screen.
As seen at Saturday’s show, her creations remain timeless and culturally impactful.