Lupita Nyong’o’s Custom-Molded Breastplate Sends a Strong Message About Body Acceptance
Lupita Nyong'o’s Custom-Molded Breastplate Sends a Strong Message About Body AcceptanceJune 12, 2023 at 05:40PMLupita Nyong'o introduced a new take on the “naked” fashion trend at the 2023 Tony Awards. The actor wore a silver breastplate cast from a mold of her own body for the June 11 ceremony in New York City. Fashion designer Misha Japanwala created the custom piece, which covered Nyong'o’s entire torso and was completely backless, save for a chain around her neck. With input from celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger, Nyong'o paired the eye-catching top with black wide-leg trousers and a velvet tuxedo jacket that she tossed over her shoulder while posing confidently on the red carpet. She finished the look with a henna tattoo on her newly shaved head, diamond stud earrings, and a metallic manicure that matched her breastplate. Nyong'o shared the deeper meaning behind her artistic…