The African Gowns Taking Over American Proms
When 18-year-old Brianna LeDoux from Florida stepped into her black, sequined gown, she didn’t just feel dressed for her high school prom – she felt transformed. “I wanted more than a dress,” she says. “I wanted to wear a story.” Her gown, crafted from traditional Yoruba lace fabric, shimmered with beads and sequins. For Brianna,…