Determination carries multi-talented Shanice Jones into new horizons
While attending a summer sewing program in 2006, Guyanese Shanice Jones discovered her exceptional talent for fashion and design.
“As a young child I always made dresses for my dolls, and dreamt of wearing my own designs, Jones recalled in an earlier interview with Sunday Magazine, but after creating a stunning gown for herself, Jones knew that she had found her purpose.
Since then the designer has made a name for herself on international catwalksas model and fashion designer, and has launched her own shopping website.
Describing herself as a designer, model, aspiring actress and investor, Jones in 2010 launched her designs out of her Brooklyn apartment after migrating to the USA. The Shanice Jones Collection was born and has received rave reviews.
One of Jones’ goals is to showcase her designs in a fashion show in her hometown Berbice, and also to feature the Shanice Jones Collection during Guyana Fashion Week.
“I left Guyana for a better life with more opportunities,” Jones said. “I love my country Guyana but I knew I would have more exposure in the U.S. for my line of work and to be able to represent my country on a larger scale.”
Known for her women’s collections, she has also turned her focus on men’s shirts, exploring her graphic art talents in this fashion arena.Branching into accessories, Jones was scheduled to launch her Tie collection on Sept. 15, 2015 and Scarf collection on September 30.
For more information, visit “The Shanice Jones Collection” on Facebook and theshanicejonescollection.com. (Guyana Times Sunday Magazine)
