Over the weekend, 17-year-old Milan Bolden-Morris set the internet abuzz with her black and white #BlackLivesMatter prom dress.
Her floor length gown, decorated with the faces of 15 victims of police brutality including Trayvon Martin, Sandra Bland, and Mike Brown, made quite a fashionable statement about the continued fight and recognition of Civil Rights. It also showed that the youth are not aloof to political issues of our day.
The stretch polyester/scuba stunner was the brainchild of Palm Beach designer Terrence Torrance, who was kind enough to chat with us about his inspiration for the gown. He says, “I had this idea last year at a time when the #BlackLivesMatter movement was going strong. I thought it would be dope to put it on a dress. I was working at a printing company, learning how to put print onto material like lycra and scuba. I wanted to do one last year, but I was too busy. This year, I kept telling myself that I needed to do the dress. Then Solange’s album came out, and I’m a big fan of Solange, so I told myself, I have to do this dress.”
He continues, “When Milan came, she came for a regular prom dress. I told her my idea about the Travyon Martin and Black Lives Matter dress, and she was like Ok, I’ll do it. The rest is history.”
The mermaid style gown took 4 days to complete, and is decorated with over 15 faces of those unjustly slain.
Terrence has been designing custom creations for 15 years, and counts Lil Kim, Remy Ma, Trina, Nicki Minaj, Natalie Nunn, and Juelz Santana as clients. To those designers looking to make a statement, he offers, “Follow your dreams. Do You. Put yourself out there. Malls and stores are closing down and independent designers are coming up. It’s our time to go hard.”
Today’s Bombshell is Chantal aka @TheFashionTurner from Houston!
She says, “It was such a pleasure meeting you, you are a true gem.”
” Thank you so much for all the encouraging words and, for the opportunity to be Bombshell of the day.”
More here:
Chantal: of course! You’re definitely a Bombshell. Bonus: your photography is on point, and I love your backdrops. Work it!
See more on IG @TheFashionTurner.
What do you think?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.
We’re currently very tentatively planning an event at Pressed Atlanta (details coming soon!).
In celebration, we are featuring products from the store. Behold, their $94.50 simple duster and $100 white tie up pants, as modeled by Pressed owner Rasheeda Frost:
Her long open crinkled satin cardigan comes in blush and ivory.
Her stretchy pants have a back zipper closure.
Hot! Get her duster here and her pants here.
Stay tuned for details on our upcoming ATL event (save the date for Sunday April 30th)!
J. Lo an A Rod are going strong! The couple hit up the Sea Grill in Manhattan, with La Lopez in a $169 AQ/AQ Mint Trench and a $971 Roland Mouret Sheath Dress:
She looks happy!
Her trench has an oversized fit and a belted waist.
Her form fitting dress has an exposed gold back zipper.
Happy Monday, guys!
This weekend, I had the distinct pleasure of having a small Conversations with Claire event at Houston’s ModChic boutique (6125 Kirby Dr, West University Place, TX 77005)!
I met so many great Bombshells, including Nneka from Houston! Behold her submission below:
“I’m Nneka, a lawyer and the Queen of Sleeves (I don’t do sleeveless!).”
” I’m a Nigerian-American living in Houston with a love for classic style with a modern twist.”
” From mixing prints to bold colors and statement pieces, my style speaks of my heritage and being a 21st-century working woman.”
Lovely! Thank you so much for your submission. Yes to sleeves!
See more at www.queenofsleeves.com and on Instagram @queenofsleeves.
What do you think?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.
This past weekend, celebrities and half the nation stampeded to Indio, California to celebrate all things artsy and groovy at the Coachella Festival. This popular festival never disappoints when it comes to star sightings, great entertainment, and most importantly fashion. One thing we love about Coachella is that it’s an eclectic fashion event where dressing like a hippie is in style. You can catch anything from swimsuits to purple fur coats at this festival. No matter how simple or extreme the look is, it fits right in.
Last week, we showed you how Rihanna stole the show at Coachella in her Gucci Diamond Encrusted leotard and how Kylie Jenner posed at the festival in a TLZ L’FEMME Snakeskin set. Now it’s time to show you how our readers took on this fun event in style. Check it out below.
Nadra @nadrabunny was festival-ready in this off-the-shoulder crop top, black, flared ankle pants, and yellow booties. This look is a genius style move for an event like Coachella!
Monjay @fashionjunkiie4 looked cool and casual in this flower print kimono and circular sunnies. Groovy look Monjay!
Tannera @tgeorge26, styled by Adrienne @coldfashioned, took the ruffle route for the festival in a rust colored dress paired with black booties. Cute Tannera!
Tan @_sunkissedtan was feeling the Coachella spirit in this print kimono, bikini top, and platform sneakers. Dope!
Chanel @_chanelvintage was bomb and bold wearing bikini bottoms under a leather, caged skirt belt along with a Metallica crop top. Get it girl!
Simple and sexy was Ana’s @anaponce5 style vibe for Coachella as she opted for a distressed tee by Latoya @Ltd_creations, black denim shorts on top of fishnets and Van sneakers. I’m digging it Ana!
All of these ladies are Coachella-approved! They definitely gave the celebrities a run for their money! Which Coachella style above is your favorite and why?