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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams
-Designer Dexter Gardener
Local designer Dexter Gardener has been making extraordinary strides in the fashion industry, specifically in the pageantry arena. His favourite quote is “The future belong to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
Gardener’s first big project was to design a costume for a delegate in the Miss Earth Guyana 2018 delegate and his results were mind blowing.
During an interview with Kaieteur News, he reminisced about his childhood days and how he got to where he is today.
“I can proudly say apart from being beaten with pot, spoon or any utensils, my childhood was AMAZING. I was born and raised on the East Coast of Demerara in Vryheid’s Lust.
Fortunately I was brought up by both my parents who showered me with a lot of love, mainly because I am the only child. I had access to quality education and whatsoever I desire but I wasn’t spoilt.”
Designer Dexter Gardener
“I love designing of course, pageantry, love animals a lot, having healthy conversations and cooking.
“I started to design mainly because it helps me to express my creative side and also provide high quality work. I see it as a huge opportunity to help those in the pageantry industry because I know how hard it is to secure sponsorship and so forth.”
He spoke about his first big project within the pageantry last year, when he was tasked to create a one of a kind costume under the theme “Guardian of the Earth” for a Miss Earth Guyana 2018 finalist.
His client secured the bronze medal.
That drove him to work harder and get things done.
Over the short period he has been in the fashion industry, this young man has achieved what could be considered the mere dreams of others. His designs copped Best Formal Wear Mr Guyana international in 2016; Best Formal Wear Mr Guyana African Roots in 2017 , the Bronze Medal at Miss Earth Guyana 2018, Best Costume Award at Miss African Roots 2018 , Golden Goddess Best Award Miss Annandale Secondary 2019 , Golden Diversity of Roraima, Miss Earth Guyana Hibiscus Flower Gold Medal 2019, Mr Den Amstel Emancipation 2019.
“I’m unsure of what my future holds and thought it’s always good to plan and work towards it. I prefer to do things just a bit differently.”
Dexter said that he draws inspiration from nature and another local designer Mwanza Glenn, who always has a piece of advice to give. Seeing his clients happy and celebrating his work with pride is what fuels his soul to spurt all those magnificent pieces.
To the upcoming designers he advises: “Surround yourselves with people who genuinely are willing to support you and be humble; and never stop dreaming.”
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