Tribal Filipinos Were A Surprising Muse For ‘Black Panther’s’ Dora Milaje

Marvel’s record-breaking film “Black Panther” offered a stunning look into the fictional future of African style, but it also paid homage to another native style ― one further east.

Anthony Francisco, a senior visual development illustrator for Marvel, told BuzzFeed that the garb worn by some of the Dora Milaje was partially inspired by Filipino tribal artifacts and other Asian themes.

About 80 percent of the costume, however, consisted of African influences, according to Fashionista.com’s interview with the illustrator.

The Dora Milaje is the elite, all-female group of the Wakandan special forces.


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