The requested URL /findingaid.php?aid=1382 was not found on this server.Kyemah McEntyre stole the show yet again through a gorgeously handcrafted ensemble designed for singer-songwriter and Power actress Naturi Naughton at the 2015 BET Awards. McEntyre’s orange Afrocentric-print dress featured a low cut V-neck, open cross back and trumpeting mermaid bottom. Posing gracefully in the dazzling number by McEntryre, Naughton and photographers alike were clearly impressed with the New Jersey teen’s work. Naughton specifically requested a dress reminiscent of her African roots, Pop Sugar reports. The Notorious actress also wanted to debut her hometown’s talent to the small screens, and what better opportunity than the largest Black excellence celebration of the year? The New Jersey teen told Necole Bitchie that Naughton shot her an email explaining her vision for the dress. SEE ALSO: You Be The Judge Of The Sartorial Selections From This Year’s BET Awards “Naturi and her beautiful soul welcomed me despite my experience with Fashion Designing,” McEntyre said.

“She wanted to shed light on young people from her community [East Orange, New Jersey] and that she did. I enlisted a local seamstress by the name of Markell Mockabee, who brought my design to life.” The 18-year-old first drew attention when she posted her stunning custom-made prom dress to Instagram, complete with a ravishing Afro and V-shaped headpiece. prom dresses worldwide shippingPenning a letter regarding the inspiration for her dress and messages of self-acceptance, the blossoming young designer’s gown went viral. prom dresses for rent in miamiHer story was even more gripping after she revealed that she had been bullied throughout high school for her appearance.green halter neck prom dress

SEE ALSO: The Wins And Fails Of The 2015 BET Awards Since the debut of her prom dress, she said that her mailbox was never the same, but it hasn’t affected her faith nor her drive. The college-bound beauty plans to use her success to motivate other young girls to be themselves.turquoise prom dresses for cheap “People ask me all the time how does it feel, and I tell them it’s just amazing to be celebrated for just being myself. I consider myself to be an artist, fashion designer, and self-identity activist.”Log InSubscribed, but don't have a login?Activate your digital access.Prom dresses at Millville High SchoolBrandywine Living at Litchfield’s Prom Dress Drive yielded an overwhelming response! Resident’s family members helped spread the word and donated numerous dresses, shoes and accessories for this worthy cause. All in all a total of 276 dresses were collected at the Litchfield location.

Operation PROM was established in 2005 to help low-income students attend their Proms by providing free Prom dresses and tuxedo rentals. To date, they have helped thousands of students across the U.S. attend their Prom at little or no cost. “We did not expect such a huge response from the community,” said Felicia Saraceno, Director of Community Relations. “We would like to extend a huge thank you to our community as they went above and beyond for such a special cause!” Operation Prom stated that the average Prom Dress Drives brings in roughly 100 dresses. Brandywine is proud to be one of the largest Prom Dress Drives and contributor for the 2016 season! The dresses will be available at the 2016 Operation PROM Dress Giveaway on April 3 from 11am-3pm at Bridgeport City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06602 and April 10 from 11am-3pm at Hartford City Hall, 550 Main Street #1, Hartford CT 06103. Young high school students in need of a prom dress can pre-register on Operation PROM’s website

INSTAGRAM#blackgirlsrock * Instagram photos and videosINSTAGRAM#kyebreaktheinternet * Instagram photos and videosBtw can we just take a moment & observe that Kyemah can design one hell of a dress? /9AnroAHmsu— NYLON (@NylonMag) June 9, 2015Have you unworthy slobs witnessed Kyemah McEntyre's homemade prom dress? #/A6eGJMS9HX— Teen Vogue (@TeenVogue) June 9, 2015High schooler slams white privilege with beautiful, badass prom dress http://t.co/jeNHrgk10c WERK— N. K. Jemisin (@nkjemisin) June 10, 2015There are prom dresses and then there are killed-the-game pieces of art that you designed yourself because you are a total queen at the ripe old age of 18.Meet Kyemah McEntyre, the New Jersey teen queen in question who conceived and sketched the dress above, which she had a seamstress sew for prom night.Not only does she look like a a complete goddess, but Kyemah, who says she has been called "ugly" and "angry," has some really important things to say about confidence and the importance of embracing difference on her Instagram page:"The most creative people are the ones who step out of their comfort zone and take advantage of the world around them.

My abilities as an artist allows me to experience the benefits that versatility fosters. Being exposed to all kinds of people and cultures is the muse for my artwork. I am an aspiring artist who is very passionate about the connection between art and the world. I believe that in order for society to gain a wider horizon, we have to be willing to acknowledge other people from differences, beliefs, morals, and values. I would like to take this moment to say that you have to understand who you are because if you leave that space open, you leave your identity in the hands of society. Don't let anyone define you. Beautiful things happen when you take pride in yourself."Naturally, the Interwebs is smitten with Kyemah because she is everything -- and then some.Oh, and check out that sash. Bonjulies is one of the Twin Tiers' largest prom retailers. We stock over 500 different prom dresses, in sizes 00-30. Bonjulie's offers alterations on prom gowns purchased at our store. If you've traveled a distance to come see us, we may be able to recommend a seamstress in your area.

Prom Registry: When you select your prom dress at Bonjulies, your name & dress are placed on our exclusive prom registry to assure that no one else from your school can purchase that dress. (Not even in another color!) We carry the following brands in prom gowns: *Please understand that we do not have every dress that is pictured on the company websites. Please call and we will be happy to look up a specific style numbers for you.* JVN is Jovani’s newest prom collection. Jovani has created a selection of prom dresses that goes beyond the normal gown and includes the latest styles ideal for any teenage-fashion lover at an affordable price. With an array of silhouettes, which range from fitted, mermaid, trumpet, and high-lows, the collection caters to all girls making her feel special and beautiful on her prom day. Different styles can range from classic and conservative, fashion-forward and trendy, as well as simple and elegant. Josh and Jazz has been at the forefront of the Evening and Prom gown industry for the past 20 years.

Starting as a small operation in the heart of the Garment District in Downtown Los Angeles, Josh and Jazz has grown to become a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of special occasion dresses. Morilee has the dress for you. We’ve been in the business of making gorgeous, perfectly fitted dresses, for over 60 years, and we’re not letting you go to the prom in anything short of fabulous. We have dresses for all body and personality types. We have dresses to accentuate the features you want accentuated. Dresses to express your playfulness, your seriousness, your sexiness, your uniqueness. And, of course, all of our dresses express in no uncertain terms, “You have exquisite taste!” Check out our collection. You’ll see dresses designed with Swarovski crystals, sparkling fabrics and embroideries, lace, tulle, chiffon and jersey with modern detailing, and many other features that will turn heads and garner a night full of complements. Formed in July 1991, Mon Cheri originally only designed and manufactured bridal gowns, gorgeous bridal gowns but expanded into red carpet designs and then into prom design about 9 years ago.

Since then, Mon Cheri has dressed tens of thousands of women throughout the United States and in roughly 80 countries. Mon Cheri takes pride in creating designs that make women like you feel beautiful and through its blog, it loves sharing tips that will help you have the perfect prom night. Colors Dress is one of the leading suppliers of Evening dress, Prom Gowns and formal wear in the US. Our in-house designs are what make us stand out from the crowd. When designing we take into account many of those important features that make wearing a dress so much fun. Tony Bowls is an American designer specializing in formal evening wear collections. After designing dresses for over 15 years, Tony is now creating his own lines. His evening wear designs have a reputation in the pageant world where numerous Miss America, Miss USA and Miss Universe contestants have worn his designs. Tony is the Official Designer for the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant and was the 2014 Official Miss America Evening Gown Designer.