Kyemah McEntyre recently attended her prom and designed her own dress for the occasion.
The 18-year-old, a student at Cicely Tyson School of Performing Arts, in East Orange, New Jersey, sketched the design which was inspired by African culture.
The bright patterned gown, which features a low-cut bodice and a full skirt, is a truly unique statement piece.
This is for always being labeled as, “ugly” or “angry”. Thank God, stereotypes are just opinions. – Kyemah McEntyrepic.twitter.com/UXTLyVSF9f
— KYEMAH MCENTYRE (@KyeTheCreator) June 7, 2015
Teenager Kyemah, who plans to attend Parsons School of Design this autumn, posted on Twitter and Instagram and revealed the motivation behind the stunning design.
“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”.
