Actress and style icon Lupita Nyong’o literally looked like an Oscars award at the 90th annual Academy Awards. I mean that gold Versace dress is seriously EVERYTHING—but the real statement-maker was her traditional Rwandan hairstyle embellished with metallic thread.
“Lupita’s look was inspired by images of Amasunzu hairstyles, which are traditional to Rwandan culture,” shares Lupita’s stylist Vernon François (@vernonfrancois). We wanted something clean and sculpted to accent her dress and show off the neckline.” Watch the videos below for major inspo, then snag the steps to recreate this look!
Check out the inspiration for Lupita’s look below!
Lupita and actress Danai Gurira serving looks on the red carpet!
Artist: Vernon François