SOMETIMES the greatest things come out of the quietest people, and 20-year-old Shan Anthony Seecharan is proof of that. A first look at Shan evokes the thought that this young boy with the small frame and bright hair is but a beginner in the world of fashion, but one look at his designs would make you think he was

doing it for years.
Shan launched his line, SAS Designs, only a year ago, and within that time alone, he has shown his first collection, ‘Fresh Blooms’, on several stages.
‘Fresh Blooms’ is a myriad of floral pieces, all free-flowing, and in vibrant shades of pink, red and other ‘happy colours’.
The young designer says though, that the fusion was no coincidence, because his inspiration for the collection was directly connected with his introduction into the fashion world.
“Since I entered the fashion industry, so many positive things have happened to me, so, ‘Fresh Blooms’ was fitting, because it meant that I was now blossoming; I’m fresh and growing up within the industry,” he said.
He said, too, that the renewed sense of pride in Guyanese which emerged last year during and after the General Elections also helped to mold his inspiration.
Shan says that it feels great to be able to do what he loves for a living.
MABARUMA NATIVE

A native of Mabaruma, high up in the Barima-Waini Region One area, Shan has only been living in Georgetown about five years now.
But even before that, he admits that his ‘passion for fashion’ always existed. “I had taught myself to sew. and I had always been doing sketches since I was younger,” he said.
Conceding that the work of local designers like Roger Gary, Michelle Cole, Randy Madray and Sonia Noel is what inspired him to begin designing his own clothes, Shan said moving to Georgetown gave him that extra push to eventually take the leap to fulfilling his dreams.
Now, as he feels his horizons widening, the young designer is excited to grasp all opportunities before him. He is currently working on a new line, which he will launch next month at the Theatre Guild, and is even considering showing his work at Guyana Fashion Week later this year.
His new collection promises to be even more sensuous and daring, he said, and assured that the public will love it.
What is more, the young man is quite the entrepreneur, and offers photography services as well.
Clients who purchase his creations are usually entitled to a free outdoor photo shoot. He also offers photography services for special events.
“I’m really happy about where I am; I feel so positive about where I am going in the fashion world,” he said.
Shan’s enthusiasm and youth is nothing short of inspiring for artists looking to make their own mark in whatever area they aspire.
Soon, SAS Designs will be available in the well-known 592 Dresses Boutique, as well as Nicole’s Boutique, located in Diamond.
But persons interested in his work can visit his FRacebook page: SAS Designs GY.