'Black Panther' European Premiere: The Best Dressed On The Red Carpet | HuffPost

Lupita Nyong’o's gown glistened as she walked the red carpet.

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We knew the ‘Black Panther’ European premiere was going to be a feast for the eyes after the kaleidoscope of colour the cast treated us to at the US premiere.

And Lupita Nyong’o surpassed our expectations in a gown that shimmered as she walked the red carpet at London’s Hammersmith Apollo on Thursday 8 January.

An animal kingdom theme emerged with Chadwick Boseman and Daniel Kaluuya paying homage to big cats in their suits.

Here are the stand out dresses and suits on the night:

Lupita Nyong’o

Nyong’o, who plays Nakia in the movie, teamed a gown that glistened like a constellation with what is quickly shaping up to be one of the hottest beauty trends of this awards season: bold block eyeshadow.

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Daniel Kaluuya

Kaluuya, who plays W’Kabi, honoured the big cat theme with his tie - although he went for a tiger rather than a panther.

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Chadwick Boseman

Boseman, who plays T’Challa, also incorporated tiger stripes into his look.

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Danai Gurira

Gurira’s reference to the animal kingdom was far less subtle than her costars’. The actress, who plays Okoye, looked majestic with the plumage of a regal bird spilling down one arm.

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Laetitia Wright

Wright positively glowed in this beautiful soft gold strapless gown.

Letitia Wright, who plays Shuri.

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Florence Kasumba

The vibrant shades of red, pink and orange cascaded like falling petals down Kasumba’s stunning pink gown.

Florence Kasumba who plays Ayo in ‘Black Panther’.

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See more of the red carpet looks by scrolling through the gallery below:

Black Panther European Premiere

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Michaela Coel attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: John Boyega attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at the Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Lupita Nyong'o attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage) (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)

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Director Ryan Coogler and his wife Zinzi Evans attending The Black Panther European Premiere at The Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Vick Hope attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)

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Letitia Wright attending The Black Panther European Premiere at The Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Professor Green attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)

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Lemar and Charmaine Powell attending The Black Panther European Premiere at The Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)

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Kat Shoob attending The Black Panther European Premiere at The Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: (R-L) Lorraine Ashbourne, Andy Serkis and family attend the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at the Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)

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Naughty Boy attending The Black Panther European Premiere at The Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)

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Divian Ladwa attending The Black Panther European Premiere at The Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Clarisse Juliette attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)

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Chadwick Boseman attending The Black Panther European Premiere at The Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)

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Pete Bucknell and Carrie Hope Fletcher attending The Black Panther European Premiere at The Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)

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Krept and Konan attending The Black Panther European Premiere at The Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Danai Gurira attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at the Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Alex Beresford attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at the Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Clara Amfo attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at the Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Nate Moore (R) and guest attend the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at the Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)

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Joanna Jarjue attending The Black Panther European Premiere at The Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Emma Conybeare attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Michael B. Jordan attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Daniel Kaluuya attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at the Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Leona Lewis attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Jordan Stephens attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at the Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)

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Stormzy attending The Black Panther European Premiere at The Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)

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Becca Dudley attending The Black Panther European Premiere at The Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)

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Martin Freeman attending The Black Panther European Premiere at The Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)

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