Friday Feature: Sheria Ngowi Designs

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Sheria Ngowi is a talented charmer who can really put a personality on an outfit.  This young designer is even more magnetic because of his firm conviction in his visions.  When I first saw the men’s collection, I knew that he was not only designing garments but, he cleverly introduces lifestyle with his collection.  That’s personality.   Did we mention he hails from Tanzania. Beautiful East Africa.  Find Sheria on his blog and also on Facebook. Sheria Ngowi’s own personal style is definite showstopping. Men take cues and be inspired.

Tell us a little about Sheria Ngowi

- I am the Founder of the Sheria Ngowi designs,

- My parents were the one who inspired me since they too had an interest and sense of Fashion and trends at that time. I remember styling my parents before they went out and pretty soon I was the family stylist.  It was then I realized I had a talent in Fashion and now I became a designer!

- My career famously began in 2008 when I debuted my designs for men under Brand name Sheria Na Mavazi in Mysore,India. In 2009, I launched my first professional collection under my own name Sheria Ngowi Designs.  Now I decided to focus on both genders at the time  to ensure  that I put my all into each one of the SS11 collections.

-Mhhh…”My fashion philosophy is similar to my philosophy on life” The Idea behind Sheria Ngowi Designs is that Fashion is more than the clothes you wear, it’s a lifestyle.

Who inspires your designs?

So many sources but it primarily comes from my late Father who was an incredibly stylish man. He’s the reason I love suspenders instead of belts. In that case, my designs are heavily influenced by the past. So I blend modern trends with the classic vintage looks and incorporate numerous colors.

Who are your favorite emerging designers and what is it that you love about them?

Tom Ford, simply because he is solely responsible for the turnaround of one of the most stylish brands there is out there, Gucci. Other designers who deserve mention are Ozwald Boateng, Ralph Lauren,Paul Smith.

Where can people buy your items?

My website is under construction at the moment.  Once completed, interested customers will be supplied with all necessary information concerning how and where they can purchase my designs.

Where are you based?

I’m currently based in India (Bangalore City) because that’s where I was in college but I’ll soon be returning to Tanzania.

If you had to give men and women advice on style what would you say?

My goal is to give all the people, especially men & women of color, a platform of inspiration. I will be showcasing all things fashionable and stylish, so “step out of your boundaries and try something new”.

What is your best attribute?

I was my original inspiration.  I made my own path.  I didn’t look to what someone else had done.  I was in search of my own healing, my own self-worth.  I took my own journey.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?

My father used to tell me one word ”Never Give Up”.

Excluding yours, what company or brand do you admire the most?

Brioni,Giorgio Armani,Ermenegildo Zegna,Valentino,Gianfranco Ferre’,Salvatore Ferragamo,Paul & Joe,Bottega Veneta etc.

Favorite lyrics from a song?

But then I climbed the hills,And saw the mountains,I hollered help ’cause I was lost,Then I felt the strong wind,Heard a small voice sayin’-“The Storm Is Over Now”

~ R.Kelly.

Word you live by?

Don’t give up on your dreams. Be the change that you want to see.

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