Lupita Nyong'o Wore A Nina Simone-Inspired Hairstyle To The Met Gala
8 years, 10 months ago

Lupita Nyong'o Wore A Nina Simone-Inspired Hairstyle To The Met Gala

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Rabbani and Solimene Photography via Getty Images Lupita Nyong'o's towering topknot at the 2016 Met Gala. In an interview with André Leon Talley for Vogue.com, the Eclipsed actress revealed that her natural hairdo, styled by Vernon Francois, was inspired by "women all around the continent." With an intellect steeped in fashion and beauty history, Talley noted that he could see elements of Nina Simone in Nyong'o's updo. Everything considered, we believe Nyong'o's Met Gala hair is an artistic tribute to Simone.

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