A Boston teenager is going viral after crocheting her own floor-length, Zendaya-inspired prom dress for just $60.
Virginia Chamlee is a Politics Writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE for three years. Her work has previously appeared in The Washington Post, Buzzfeed, Eater, and other outlets.Sarah Akinbuwa tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that she was invited to someone else's prom as a date, but they told her she would have just four days to prepare. An avid crocheter, Akinbuwa was determined to make her own dress.So, she did.
Vintage Shop Reunites Prom Dress with Original Owner After She Spots It Decades Later in Chance Sighting The inspiration behind the look was a pink strapless gown worn by Zendaya at the 2023 SAG Awards."I love your dress," the person can be heard saying in the background.Daughter Discovers Her Mom's 24-Year-Old Prom Dress and Rewears It to Her Own Senior Prom
Still, crocheting a floor-length gown in just three days is not for the faint of heart. And despite her young age, Akinbuwa is no novice at her craft.In addition to designing and crocheting her own prom dress, Akinbuwa says she also "makes custom orders" for friends, family members and social media followers.
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