Chicago-area families say they were left scrambling for prom dresses after designer Makeda Evans allegedly failed to deliver custom gowns that customers say cost thousands of dollars, prompting outrage, police calls, and a wave of community support for affected teens.
Evans, owner of Makeda Designs in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, built a strong social media following by showcasing elaborate custom dresses for proms, weddings, and pageants. But in recent weeks, numerous families said communication with the designer abruptly stopped as prom season approached.
