It took so long because we had to figure out all of the fitting systems for easy dress ups and for stuff to keep in place. BTW my muscles are a hack I saw from japan cosplayers: silicone bras and a thick stocking with the tattoo drawn on! Transformation and a constant tattoo in one swoop. I am so happy to role play as her at cons!
Gugu Mbatha-Raw pays homage to some of her beauty idols for Essence Magazine: Billie Holiday, Angela Davis, Cleopatra and Prince. Photos by Joshua Pestka.