For this weekend’s Critics Choice Awards, South African actress Thuso Mbedu chose a sparkling gown that she dubbed a “dressor,” (a dress plus armor) which took 850 hours to create and featured more than 16,000 bronze, gold and silver sequins. ⁠⁠Tap the link in bio for a behind-the-scenes look at what went into getting ready for Mbedu’s big night. ⁠⁠Report: ⁠Photos courtesy of Styling by: and Hair by: Sharif Poston ⁠Makeup by: Rebekah Aladdin