OUT of the dust of Linden has sprouted a young beautiful, strong-willed, passionate young woman who is on the verge of becoming the next big thing in fashion locally and internationally.

At just 26, Crystal Lam has already made her name in the local fashion industry with her concoction of wickedness, sass and glamour.

Lam has launched several creative and unique clothing lines such as ‘Eye Candy’, ‘Debonair’, ‘Flame’ and ‘Epiphany’. These lines are a mixture of beautifully-designed evening gowns, bridal wear and bathing suits, as well as fashionable, casual and formal clothing for men, women and children.

Her latest line, which is already turning necks on social media is ‘RISE’. It constitutes of trendy business attire.

As the 21st Century fashionista explains, “RISE has been inspired by the challenges I’ve faced as a young entrepreneur and my resolution to rise in spite of them all. Oftentimes, we have to leave our individuality at home when we leave for work, and it ought not to be. Fashion is a way of expressing who we are, and the office space shouldn’t be an exception.”

The young designer describes herself as a dream chaser; a believer in doing what sets her soul on fire in becoming all she was created to become, and inspiring others to do the same. “I believe we were all created with something to impact the world positively, and it is our duty to find out what it is; nurture it and leave our footprints in the sand of life,”

At the tender age of 12, Lam realised that her purpose in life was fashion, and she overturned every table, kicked down every stumbling block and swam across every rough water to be where she is today, though it is not where she wants to be in the next five years.

Though she originated in Linden, Lam has spread her wings and is on the verge of opening a second boutique. What this means, in essence, is that Crystal Lam Designs will not only be located on Wismar Street in Linden but in the capital, Georgetown, as well.

“In an effort to raise funds for the launching of CLD in Georgetown, I have collaborated with Queen’s Young leader, Ms Marva Langevine and her charity, Guyana Golden Lives to host a fundraising fashion show on March 31 at the Herdmanston Lodge,” Crystal related.

This is just another stride on her journey to becoming the owner of a garment factory in the future.