How Lupita Nyong’o’s ‘The Odyssey’ Press Tour Looks Embraced Helen of Troy’s Power

Each member of “The Odyssey” cast took the unofficial Grecian-inspired press tour dress code and gave it their own interpretation, with a few channeling their respective characters. Under the styling of Micaela Erlanger, Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o’s promo wardrobe went full Helen of Troy, merging power and precision in equal measure. How did Erlanger and Nyong’o infuse those qualities into her red carpet and photo call attire? And what might the actress’ press tour wardrobe tell audiences about her interpretation of Helen of Troy before “The Odyssey” hits theaters on Friday? WWD dives into the history of the Greek mythology figure, translations of the complicated character and Nyong’o’s “Odyssey” era sartorial journey. Who Is Helen of Troy? A depiction of Helen of Troy by French artist Gustave Moreau. Getty Images for Sotheby's In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was said to have hatched from an egg, the daughter of Leda and Zeus, who transformed into a swan while pursuing Leda. Interpretations of Helen’s character and qualities often emphasize her beauty, though British American classicist Emily Wilson’s 2017 translation of “The Odyssey,” which filmmaker Christopher Nolan used as a reference for his adaptation, paints a portrait of a more complex figure caught in a political war. How Has

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