RTR | Coming 2 America
RTR | Coming 2 America
cult comedy classic Coming to America — known as much for
its legendary characters as its opulent costumes — by emulating
the fashions of fairytale African Kingdom, Zamunda.
to the 1988 cult comedy classic Coming to America —
known as much for its legendary characters as its
opulent costumes — by emulating the fashions
of fairytale African Kingdom, Zamunda.
The Royal Family Has Arrived
The Royal Family Has Arrived
They’re backkkk! Premiering March 5 on Prime Video, Coming 2 America follows newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) as they embark on an all-new adventure that takes them from their royal African nation of Zamunda back to Queens, NY. There’s a new generation of royals — and no doubt, style standouts — joining the star-studded cast this time, including KiKi Layne, Jermaine Fowler and Teyana Taylor.
They’re backkkk! Premiering March 5 on Prime Video, Coming 2 America follows newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) as they embark on an all-new adventure that takes them from their royal African nation of Zamunda back to Queens, NY. There’s a new generation of royals — and no doubt, style standouts — joining the star-studded cast this time, including KiKi Layne, Jermaine Fowler and Teyana Taylor.
Celebrating African-Inspired Fashion
Celebrating African-Inspired Fashion
For more than 30 years, award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter has brought her character-centric, colorful costumes to pioneering films focused on Black culture and the African experience, including Black Panther, Amistad, Malcolm X, Selma, Love & Basketball and Do the Right Thing (just to, you know, name a few). She’ll do the same in Coming 2 America, where more screen time is spent in Zamunda, giving Ruth the opportunity to amplify the opulence of African royalty through modern and intricate costumes.
For more than 30 years, award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter has brought her character-centric, colorful costumes to pioneering films focused on Black culture and the African experience, including Black Panther, Amistad, Malcolm X, Selma, Love & Basketball and Do the Right Thing (just to, you know, name a few). She’ll do the same in Coming 2 America, where more screen time is spent in Zamunda, giving Ruth the opportunity to amplify the opulence of African royalty through modern and intricate costumes.
Before there was Wakanda in the Black Panther, there was Zamunda in Coming to America, so it’s fitting that Ruth E. Carter is the sartorial storyteller behind both films.
Before there was Wakanda in the Black Panther, there was Zamunda in Coming to America, so it’s fitting that Ruth E. Carter is the sartorial storyteller behind both films.
Discover More on The Shift
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The Shift
Coming 2 America premiere on March 5 on Amazon Prime Video.
sketches and get inspired to dress up
for the official Coming 2 America
premiere on March 5 on Amazon
Prime Video.
