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Lupita Nyong'o's 'The Odyssey' Press Tour: Fashion as Epic Tribute

other · 2026-07-15

Lupita Nyong'o is turning heads with her stunning outfits on the promotional tour for Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, 'The Odyssey,' where she plays both Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra. Teaming up with stylist Micaela Erlanger, she has rocked a feathered Lapointe suit in New York, an elegant Armani Privé beaded gown in Paris, and a shimmering metallic number from Nicholas Oakwell Couture at the New York premiere. Although her looks draw inspiration from Grecian styles, they steer clear of direct historical accuracy. For the premiere, she paired her ensemble with Sabyasachi jewelry and a unique Olympia Le-Tan book clutch. Nyong'o describes her long-standing collaboration with Erlanger as an "artistic partnership that pushes boundaries." The star-studded cast includes Zendaya, Tom Holland, and Charlize Theron, among others.

Key facts

  • Lupita Nyong'o stars in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' as Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra.
  • She is styled by Micaela Erlanger for the press tour.
  • Outfits include feathered Lapointe suiting, Armani Privé gown, and Nicholas Oakwell Couture gown.
  • Jewelry from Sabyasachi featured a pearl choker with Bengal tiger pendant.
  • Custom Olympia Le-Tan book clutch re-creates Homer's 'The Odyssey'.
  • Nyong'o describes the styling as a 'boundary-pushing artistic collaboration'.
  • The film also stars Zendaya, Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, Matt Damon, Samantha Morton, and Anne Hathaway.
  • The press tour continues with more premieres this Friday.

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Artists

Institutions

  • Vogue
  • Armani Privé
  • Lapointe
  • Nicholas Oakwell Couture
  • Sabyasachi
  • Olympia Le-Tan

Locations

  • New York
  • United States
  • Paris
  • France

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