Delving into the afro-futuristic fashion of comedy film 'Coming 2 America'


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Eye-opening costumes by Oscar winner Ruth E. Carter set the tone for 'Coming 2 America', sequel to the original 1988 hit film starring Eddie Murphy. Photo: YouTube/Amazon Prime Video

Ruth E. Carter's first thought when she signed up to work on the sequel to 1988's Coming To America was to "not mess it up".

The film was a celebration of Black excellence, with Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem, who ends up in Queens, New York, in his search for a bride.

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