.ReginaKing's Schiaparelli look at the 2020 Emmys was an example of how bold experimentation can win big. Here's how the star and her stylists, Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, pulled off a one-of-a-kind VR red carpet moment.
decided to lean into the new format. Instead of relying on a selfie, the trio enlisted photographer and illustrator James Anthony to create a memorable, web-only experience. “It’s a celebration,” shared Bannerman on the phone from Los Angeles. “We’ve created this whole party for her at the Emmys because even though it’s virtual, we’re going to treat it like a normal ceremony and have a great time.
show and two sketched Black dancers joining her in an impromptu shimmy, it’s a fun way to honor the evening. Shot in front of a green screen with a mini-red carpet for King to dance on, the clip highlights Schiaparelli artistic director Daniel Roseberry’s intricate design. With its outsize blue collar and sculpted side pouf, the dress would have been challenging to sit through 3-hours worth of awards show in, but it was perfect for a little VR fun.
Creating a mini-film is far outside the boundaries of traditional styling, but for Bannerman and McDonald, that made the process exciting. “We gained so much knowledge and wisdom,” says Bannerman. “On having director’s notes, understanding [more about] photography and illustration from James, and directing from Regina, who just finished her directorial debut,. As creatives, it’s our responsibility to expand this landscape. To experiment, delve in, and really create.
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