Ruth E. Carter

costume designer, “Black Panther”

costume designer, “Black Panther”

Ruth E. Carter on KCRW

Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter talks about her new book, “Art of Ruth E. Carter,” working with Spike Lee, and the impact of "Black Panther.”

How legendary costumer Ruth E. Carter shapes the Black experience on screen

Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter talks about her new book, “Art of Ruth E. Carter,” working with Spike Lee, and the impact of "Black Panther.”

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Ruth E. Carter has been celebrated for her bold, colorful costumes for Marvel’s blockbuster “Black Panther.”

Dressing Wakanda: Ruth E. Carter, fashion and black empowerment

Ruth E. Carter has been celebrated for her bold, colorful costumes for Marvel’s blockbuster “Black Panther.”

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Designing “Crazy Rich Asians”

This week the first full-length trailer was released for “Crazy Rich Asians,” a film opening in August. It’s based on the bestselling rom-com of the same name by Kevin Kwan.

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