Sheria ngowi biography
I am a Tanzanian fashion designer and Founder of the Sheria Ngowi Brand..
JESTINA: EVERYDAY, THERE IS A NEW FASHION LABEL SPRINGING UP, WHAT SETS SHERIA NGOWI APART?
SN: Well, my designs are heavily influenced by the past.
Born Walter Thomas Ngowi, Sheria Ngowi is a year-old Tanzanian fashion designer.
So I blend modern trends with the classic vintage looks and incorporate numerous colours. That is the main difference, trying to be playful with menswear which is quite rare in the fashion world as of now.
JESTINA: WHERE HAVE YOU POSITIONED YOURSELF IN THE MARKET, HIGH END OR AFFORDABLE FOR THE EVERYDAY MAN?
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE RANGE?
SN: I think both; but the most challenging aspect has to be the financial side of the business. I’m not sure many people realize just how expensive it is to properly run a brand. At the end of the day this is a business and as a designer not only should I know about the designing and the creative aspects of the brand but also the financial and marketing sides of the brand.
As a designer I need to deal carefully with the production side of the business.
The designs have to be