Beyoncé, the 24-time Grammy winner, has just released her film ‘Black
\nIs King’ and what originally started out being made to accompany ‘The Lion
\nKing: The Gift’ soundtrack, became a celebration of black history and
\nAfrican tradition.<\/p>\n
There are over one hundred different looks throughout the one and a half
\nhour film. While luxury brands such as Balmain and Valentino are featured,
\ndesigns from independent black designers curated by stylist Zerina Akers
\nstole the show, that’s according to the latest trend report from retail
\ndata company Edited.<\/p>\n
Duckie Confetti, New York designer‘s money-print pajamas were featured
\nin the clip ‘Mood 4 Eva’ and sold out rapidly post-launch. Selam Fessahaye,
\na Swedish-Eritrean costume designer and Melissa Simon-Hartmsn, a London
\nbased designer of Trinidadian and Ghanaian heritage contributed to some of
\nthe film’s most iconic dresses. <\/p>\n
According to Edited, Beyoncé featured four main fashion trends in the
\nfilm.<\/p>\n
Animal print, which can be seen in Valentino’s sparkly leopard print Catsuits and bodysuits featured extensively in the film through Volume was created through supersized silhouettes and gowns with lavish The vibrant colours used are part of what makes the film such an It is notable to add that bathleisure, tinsel, wedding gowns and
\nbodysuit and Burberry’s cow ensemble, is a core pattern in the Pre-Spring
\n2021 collection. Some of the most iconic animal print designs this year
\ncome from Rag & Bone‘s leopard print looks, Versace and their appreciation
\nfor snakeskin, Ermanno Scervino‘s tiger print designs and the giraffe print
\nwhich can be seen in Salvatore Ferragamo‘s collection. <\/p>\n
\nBurberry (left) and @zerinaakers, courtesy of Edited<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCatsuits and bodysuits making a statement<\/h2>\n
\nglittered, textured and printed designs, such as Marine Serre whose
\ncrescent moon bodysuit achieved cult status after its notable appearance on
\nBeyoncé and her backup dancers. S.Garvey and D.Bleu.Dazzled also
\ncontributed to some of the many catsuits worn by Beyoncé, appearing in the
\nclips ‘Already’ and ‘Find Your Way Back’.<\/p>\n
\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nVolume through structured looks<\/h2>\n
\ntulle. In the clip ‘Mood 4 Eva’, designer Alon Levine transformed Beyoncé
\ninto the white queen on a human chessboard, this delicate and feminine look
\nhas been one of the most commercially adapted looks from the runway so far,
\naccording to Edited. <\/p>\n
\n@alonlivne (left) and @mollygoddard, courtesy of Edited
\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nStriking colours capture the viewer<\/h2>\n
\naesthetic masterpiece, with its bold pinks, ruby reds and turquoise shades.
\nPrimary colours play a core role, yellow being one of the most essential as
\nthis hue is a representative of Oshun the Yoruba goddess of love and beauty
\nwho Beyoncé has featured in previous work.<\/p>\n
\n@adamaparis (left) and Disney +, courtesy of Edited <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\nclashing prints are also featured in the film. The opening clip ‘Bigger’
\nshowcases an ethereal white gown, bringing bridal inspiration for 2021.<\/p>\n