Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Vogue, October 20151/10Blue Belle
Nyong’o stars in December’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens as a pirate named Maz Kanata. Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci Haute Couture lace dress, earrings, and bag. Tiffany & Co. necklace.
_Photographed at Bouillon Racine
Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman_
Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Vogue, October 20152/10Golden Years
“It didn’t ring true,” Lupita says of being discouraged to act in Kenya because of her skin tone. In Elsa’s apartment in the Schiaparelli couture house, Lupita wears a Schiaparelli Haute Couture velvet dress.
Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Vogue, October 20153/10Making Shapes
With Picasso for company, the actress wears a Gaultier Paris lace bodysuit and satin skirt.
Photographed at Musée Picasso.
Artwork: (left) Pablo Picasso. Head of a woma_n. Paris, 1929–1930. Painted iron, sheet iron, springs, and colanders._
(right) Pablo Picasso. Large Still Life with a Pedestal Table_. Paris, 1931. Oil on canvas/ © 2015 Estate of Pablo Picasso/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York._
Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Vogue, October 20154/10Café Society
“When you know a dress is handmade, it completely changes the experience of wearing it,” says Lupita of attending her first couture shows. Maison Margiela “Artisanal” designed by John Galliano dress and heels.
Photographed at Da Rosa
Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Vogue, October 20155/10Left Bank Style
On and off the red carpet, the actress has endeared herself to the fashion world with her impeccable taste and irresistible personality. Atelier Versace embroidered–chain mail dress and chiffon headband.
Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Vogue, October 20156/10Fresh Feeling
Dior designer Raf Simons describes Lupita as “radiant . . . she seems to take such pleasure in playing with fashion.” Here she reflects the leaves in the garden of Hôtel Particulier Montmartre. Dior Haute Couture silk-faille coat and Dior Fine Cheap Replica Handbags bracelet.
Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Vogue, October 20157/10Muse at the Museum
A vision in scarlet, the actress dances in Paris’s Musée Picasso. Valentino Haute Couture velvet dress and headpiece.
Artwork: Pablo Picasso. The Pan Flute_. Antibes, 1923. oil on canvas/ © 2015 Estate of Pablo Picasso/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York._
Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Vogue, October 20158/10Night at the Opera
“Before, I was just going on instinct, but Yale taught me that it’s about giving yourself permission to pretend,” says Lupita. Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda sequined cape.
Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Vogue, October 20159/10The Thinker
“I wanted to go back to Kenya with something to say,” says the actress, who has been mentoring students in Nairobi. Chanel Haute Couture beaded dress and Chanel Fine Cheap Replica Handbags earrings.
Photographed at Musée Picasso
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Hair: Vernon François; Makeup: Nick Barose for Lancôme
Set Design: Arno Roth for Streeters; Produced by Across Media Production
Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Vogue, October 201510/10The Sun Queen
Lupita Nyong’o wears a Valentino Haute Couture dress.
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Hair: Vernon François; Makeup: Nick Barose for Lancôme
