“There’s So Much Going On”: Creative Learners Show Off Bold Prom Outfits, SA in Disbelief

• A group of learners stunned the internet with out-of-this-world prom outfits and sleek dance moves, dancing to a classic banger
• They wore show-stopping designs that looked like they were pulled straight from a sci-fi runway, in the video shared on TikTok
• Social media users were shocked, impressed, and confused all at once by the bold prom transformation
• Briefly News spoke with Devina Jacobs, a Cape Town dressmaker, about the bold prom outfits, to hear her views after seeing them

A video of a group of learners at their prom looking like celebrities from the year 3000 went viral, with people saying they wore clothes from the future.

The TikTok clip shared by @derrickdonz showed learners wild and wonderful outfits and a surprise dance, with social media users living for every second.

Learners show off prom outfits

The girls pulled up in jaw-dropping dresses that needed a whole crew to help them walk. Some had long trains, others featured built-in headwear that looked like stylish shelter domes. Every detail screamed drama and confidence.

The boys weren’t left behind either. Some wore all-white suits with floral hats, while others had shoulder pieces that extended outwards in bold shapes. To top it all off, they lined up near a red carpet and performed a full dance challenge to Shallipopi’s Laho tune, clearly rehearsed to perfection.

Learners go bold for prom

Briefly News spoke to Cape Town-based dressmaker Devina Jacobs, a specialist in custom matric dance outfits, to hear her views on the video that featured a group of learners wearing jaw-dropping futuristic attire.

We asked what her first impression was when she saw the outfits. She said:

"My first thought was, 'Wow, that’s bold.' It’s always exciting to see young people embracing fashion as a form of expression. Whether or not it's to everyone's taste, the effort and commitment were clear."

Several dresses had long trains and built-in headwear. We asked the lady how she viewed those design choices. She added:

"It depends on the wearer's goal. These looks weren't made for comfort, they were made for drama. If the wearer felt empowered, then the designer worked. But yes, there's always a balance between visual impact and movement."

As a dressmaker, we asked her if she'd ever take on a daring look like the ones in the video. Devina responded:

"Absolutely! If it fits the client's vision. I love challenges, and fashion is an evolving art form. If a student came to me wanting something futuristic or theatrical, we'd find a way to make it stylish and wearable."

SA comments on the outfits

The clip went viral, reaching 338K views, 29K likes, and over 1.3K responses from social media users who couldn't contain their amusement in the comment section. Many were interested in knowing the theme and hoping to see the designers who made the bold, futuristic outfits.

Some shared funny comments, calling it a mix of the Durban July, the Met Gala and a wedding. Others were genuinely impressed with the effort and creativity and cheered them on for going all out and making the prom unforgettable.

User @ThickMamacita added:

"The guy in white yena? 😭😭There's so much going on in this video."

User @ItsjustKesa said:

"Are we going to talk about my umbrella’s dress being in the car or no😭?"

User @Aphelele shared:

"I’ve never been so confused 😭- matric dance, funeral, or are they shooting a movie?"

User @jin added:

"All of this is so beautiful and artistic. I bet everyone negative here is just suffering from FOMO."

User @Sibusile Khumalo commented:

"This reminded me of Michael Jackson's Thriller music video😭."

User @Rato said:

"It’s like a ritual of some sort with the queen and king, scary."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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• A woman waited for two months for her custom-made dress from a local designer, but was shocked when she received an unfinished white gown, which was much bigger than her size.
• A Ugandan learner's red prom dress had social media users in stitches, wondering how she came up with the design.
• A Cape Town fashion house, the Sisonke Clothing brand, held a runway show in the township, attracting the eyes of guests and township dwellers who stood and watched, impressed.

Source: Briefly News