Sidney L. Francois of Francois Designs marched onto the Guyanese fashion scene in 2010 when the gown he designed for Miss Guyana Universe eventual winner Tamika Henry won the “Best Gown” prize of the pageant.
He hasn’t looked back since, as his unique and amazing designs have led to greater recognition as one of Guyana’s leading designers and more prestigious accolades, including being honoured in July 2016 at the 7th Annual Caribbean Style & Culture Awards & Fashion Showcase held in Maryland, USA with the Karib Nation Inc. Award of Excellence in Fashion Innovation.
The E.R. Burrowes School of Art alumna presented his latest collection, the 2016 Garden City Collection, for Guyana’s 50th Jubilee independence anniversary, which he said was inspired by, of course, Guyana.
