It’s Prom Night in America (opens in new tab)

This year’s prom-goers, who spent some of their most formative years in lockdown and have never known a world without social media or smartphones, are reinventing the food, themes, clothes and even the choice of a date. At the link in our bio, read about five different experiences that tell the story of Prom Night 2026. Photos by @mdecoudreaux, @lucyhewett, @amy.lynn.powell, @dianawking and @shuranhu