Last Wednesday night sparkled with shining talent and royal style at the “The Color Purple” film premiere in Los Angeles. The musical adaptation assembles mega-watt talents like Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson and more, bringing Alice Walker’s famed novel into technicolor life when it debuts on Christmas Day.
Leading the purple carpet with bump-caressing glamour was expecting mother Ciara. Stylist Marni Senofonte draped the songstress in an angelic white Georges Hobeika pantsuit, the flowy fabric edged with glinting gold accents. A sweeping cape train followed behind, crystallizing the overall regal effect.
Oprah Winfrey glittered in custom purple. The executive producer shined in a long sleeve gown, offset by pointed lace heels and Anabela Chan, Kallati and Shy Creation jewels carefully chosen by stylist Annabelle Harron. True to the project she’s steered to screens, Winfrey has celebrated rich violet hues throughout the entire press tour.
Newly minted little mermaid Halle Bailey made a scene-stealing entrance in an imposing red Off-White original, the full skirt falling in romantic tiers. Having lent her prodigious pipes to play Nettie Harris, the ruffled crisscross gown ensured Bailey sparkled as brightly as her oceanic debut.
Further weighing in on ombre interpretations was multi-threat H.E.R. The Grammy darling trusted an ethereal blush pink and purple Pamella Roland number for her walk down the carpet, the Grecian silk chiffon cut outs baring hints of skin.
Andra Day embodied flower power from the future, blossoming in a Rahul Mishra Fall 2023 couture jumpsuit. The mirrorwork corset top resembled an exotic bloom, while 3D sequin leggings added extra flash underneath
