Saleem Lewis

Saleem Lewis is the Northeast Philadelphian designer that has risen from the small town of Frankford. He is a man obsessed with all things involving a culture surrounding fashion, design, and art.

Born in 1991 (year of the goat) to 2 Dope ass parents Na and Big Leemo. He is the youngest and only boy of 4. Growing up he was always very intrigued by fashion names, labels what was in and what was dated. As I grew older I realized, “I was tired of wearing other people’s brands that weren’t to my liking.” I felt like I could do better. My city deserved better from one of their own. So at the mature age of twenty seven. I did just that, I started “What happened to love.” Inspired by The trauma in his city tied into fashion, Saleem hopes to bring back the “LOVE” in brotherly love Philadelphia. “ I felt like Philly was lacking in taste and style of fashion, so I fed them.”

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Q & A

1. Why did you decide to choose fashion designing as a career?

I just wanted to try something different and I knew I was going to be good at it, I always considered myself a Swaggy but different individual

2. What according to you is a favorite part in being a fashion designer?

My favorite part of being a fashion designer is that I could create something and actually see people wearing my shit... that part always wows me I think I can get used to that

3. What skills according to you are necessary for a successful fashion designer?

Just be Dope and know what’s in style, diversity is always is a plus when it comes to Needles and thread

4. How do you stay up to date and on trend in fashion?

Social media,shopping apps or GQ magazines.i like to stick with the OG method and play the seasons ...

5. What do you think about work ethics and what kind of ethics do you believe in following while working in fashion?

You have to be dedicated if you’re not dedicated you’ll lose the love... your work ethic shows in your designs people can tell if they are bullshit or not

6. Tell us about your background?

I come from the part of town where we’re lacking fashion so I decided to be a pioneer and drew up “THE BLUEPRINT” now here I stand

7. What are your greatest strengths and weakness?

I’m pretty biased when it comes to myself so let’s just stick with my greatest strengths lol -I can work with different individuals and mimic their style so that we won’t bump heads, I am very understanding and easy to work with

8. How would you describe your personal style?

If I like it I’m a rocket ...get it lol “rock-it” but basically if I like it I’m wearing it and you can’t convince me to switch gears lol did you get that one? “Switch gear”

9. What is your go to outfit on any given day?

Comfortable hoodie,nylon sweatpants or cotton,Jordan 1s (high top) and one of my hats duh lol

10. Must have fashion item ?

Leather driving gloves-S/O to my homie Rocki & Jordan ones!