In a period when there seems to be so much bad news about Baltimore, fashion designer Bishme Cromartie represents the best of the city. Both siblings claim they ugly cried when he received the news that he would be on season 17 of Project Runway. In her free time, you can find her obsessing about cats, wine, and all things Vanderpump Rules. I would imagine what it would be like to design gowns, so I taught myself how to draw and after I somewhat mastered how to sketch, my passion for sewing developed. Growing up on the east side of Baltimore City around my circle of friends who liked playing sports made me wonder if I could even pursue it. Cromartie is also a cast member of the reality TV series Projects Runway along withHeidi Klum,Tim Gunn, andNina Garcia. Ive dressed Niecy Nash, Andra Day, Eva Marcille, Fantasia ,Mel B., H.E.R., Dascha Polanco and Jill Scott to name a few. I think the challenges helped mold me into understanding the business of fashion and the type of designer I am, theyve pushed me past my comfort zone especially working outside and sleeping in tentsthats something Ill never forget or do again [lol]. I always knew that I would be a fashion designer before I knew what a designer was, I just wasnt sure if people who looked like me could become the type of designer I wanted to be. Everything that I needed to learn, I would always teach myself. At one point during the show, she sported a custom suit designed by Baltimore native Bishme Cromartie. Thanks to companies like Harlem's Fashion Row, that's changing. This is in spite of the fact that his work has already been featured in Elle, Vogue, WWD and many other major publications, and many celebrities are wearing his creations. He learned the basics of sewing from his aunt, and after graduating to a sewing machine, began making clothes for friends and family. Please fill in your information below to request our media kit. Whos on your top list of celebrities that you want to dress? Im just trying to translate or get well-adjusted to this newfound fame. New Details On The Judge Of 'Project Runway'. Cromartie belongs to American nationality and regarding his ethnicity, he is Afro-American. Join Facebook to connect with Bishme Cromartie and others you may know. But its a journey that I am still on and that I am very proud of Im constantly learning new things and I think thats what helps me design the way that I do. He even made his sisters wedding dress, something the two of them will never forget. Baltimore receives a lot of negativity and its very annoying, especially when there are people here who are trying to make a difference., A post shared by Bishme Cromartie (@bishme_cromartie) on Mar 21, 2019 at 10:16am PDT. He learned the basics of sewing from his aunt, and after graduating to a sewing machine, began making clothes for friends and family. The last two years have been my transformation. Check out never-before-seen content, exclusive sweepstakes, and much more! I would also love to dress Rihanna; those two ladies would be my dream come true. BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- You may know Bishme Cromartie from "Project Runway," but the Baltimore native is going beyond the screen to make a name for himself in the fashion world. There would always be kids over at the house, and it wasnt surprising because he always had a lot of friends, says Didley. In fact, people came in droves to watch the season premiere of fashion reality competition Project Runway. My gown is now at the Maryland Historical Society Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. All I could do is keep thanking everyone. Cover Star Tim Storey Champion of the Underdog & Life Coach to the Stars, Mens Health The Experts Explain the Importance of Stress Relief & What to do to Support Your Mental Health, Celebrating Womens History Month in Los Angeles, The Hottest Looks from Milan Fashion Week, An American Teenage Dream: Paris Fashion Week, Awesome ( & Affordable) Spring Break Getaways.
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