On Monday night Black panther colours, spirit and African print inspiration made their way to Black Panther: Welcome To Wakanda, a charity presentation featuring 10 designers who contributed pieces inspired by the forthcoming Marvel film which is to be released 16 February worldwide.

Labels including Chromat, Cushnie et Ochs, LaQuan Smith, Ikiré Jones, Sophie Theallet and TOME participated with custom-made apparel, jewelry and footwear for the event, all of which will be auctioned off following the show to support Save the Children.

“It’s very much about fusion and the marriage of cultures, respectfully showing that all of us no matter where we’re are inspired by the culture around us,” Jones said, describing the outfit’s design as “rooted in an African aesthetic, that has European silhouettes, a silk scarf made in Italy, that represents both African and European culture. And it’s just kind of showing that we are better together.

Opening Friday to rave reviews, Black Panther is shaping up to be a historic triumph for Marvel, already setting records for its advanced ticket sales and earning praise from critics for its impressive on-screen representation of powerful women and diverse heroes.

Cushnie et Ochs design, consistent of designers Michelle Ochs and Carly Cushnie, contributed a golden gown with an embellishment of the heart-shaped herb that gives Black Panther his powers in the movie.

“When most of us think of Africa we think of very specific things, they tend to go negative. So this is just showing that there is a lot more to hear and see, and a lot more stories to tell

We’re 100% Nigerian, and growing up my household she’d always have her cultural garb, her Ankaras, taking up all the closets in a bunch of rooms, including mine. And so adding this ankara fabric seemed very like perfect for this,” Aremu said. “Just highlighting Africa now, in this current state of America, was really just so strong and impactful and beautiful.

“The women at the forefront of (Black Panther’s) main characters was really empowering, and we already want to come in with this female strength in femininity, but then it was reinforced after seeing the film and wanting to create this female warrior look,” Ochs said. “So that’s really where we started from, and then having the heart-shaped herb that’s part of the film to be the beautiful embellishment in a very feminine way on the dress is where we took the design.“