If anyone has enlivened awards season, it's cynthiaerivo. Here, her stylist jason_bolden shares how her effervescent looks came together.
If anyone has enlivened awards season, it's Cynthia Erivo. Nominated for Best Actress at this year’s Academy Awards, the Harriet star has upped the ante at each public appearance by wearing vibrant couture and custom pieces with flair. In a year where the fashion has skewed safe, Erivo has singlehandedly added zest to each event.
That energy is part of Erivo’s charm. From the moment the pair met, Bolden was struck by her love of clothes. “I was on another shoot when I got a direct call from her. She asked, “Would you be able to find 35 looks by Monday?” And I was like, “I think I can,” he says with a laugh. “We have fun across the board. Were it up to Cynthia she’d be in avant-garde couture all the time.” Erivo is always willing to experiment rather than settling into a signature style. “Cynthia is open to everything...
Their partnership began on a high note, a verdant Rosie Assoulin gown with puffed sleeves that Erivo wore to the National Museum of African American History in October. The dress was bright green with a white floral pattern, and Erivo dyed her afro to match the standout color. Unexpected touches like that are a result of the collaboration between Bolden, the hairstylist Coree Moreno, and the makeup artist Terrell Mullin.
Erivo’s role as Harriet Tubman — a seminal figure in the abolition movement who has become an American icon — underscores the entire press tour. The actress wears a custom ring bearing Tubman’s likeness at all times. “Cynthia wants to shine the light on Harriet as this outstanding superhero and woman,” says Bolden. That’s why she’s always smiling. She’s smiling for Harriet, as a thank you to Harriet in those moments.
As the sole nominee of color within the acting categories at this year’s Oscars, Erivo has been placed in a complicated position. On the path to becoming the youngest person ever to win all four of Hollywood’s big honors, she’s described her nomination as “bittersweet.” Erivo along with Bolden and her entire glam team plan to continue using awards season’s world stage to showcase black joy and advocate for a future where everyone gets their moment.
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