Ruth E. Carter Talks the Meanings Behind "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Costumes

"Losing Chadwick Boseman was the hardest part of making this film. This was not the movie we were supposed to make — it was supposed to include him. We all had to stop, grieve, process, and pause and wait for [director Ryan Coogler] to take space and find his path in order to guide our new direction. In designing the costumes for the funeral scene for King T'Challa, we honored the African tradition of wearing white and created distinct looks for Ramonda, Shuri, Dora Milaje, and the various tribes as they honored their King of Wakanda and welcomed him to the ancestors."