In front of his time at the Fashion Competition series, Lewi’s look designed for its self-titled clothing line and worked as a creative manager of an Italian men’s clothing company called Stephen F., according to Bravo’s The project track Website. While I compete on season 18 for judges Karlie Kloss and Christian SyrianHe became friends with other competitors Brittany AllenWhich also shared a heartfelt tribute to Lewis.
“I don’t have the words. My heart aches, ”she wrote in a Feb 25 Instagram Put together with a picture of them together. “The world and this industry will be weak without your light in it. Your love, your laughter and your continuous support no matter where we were in life was everything. “
Lewis, who grew up with a creative family in New Jersey, found his love for fashion at a young age, which then flourished when he went to high school.
“This child named Johnny would sketch out all theater suits for the actors and I would look at him every lunch break,” he told Newark Museum of Art’s “Queer Newark” project“And he would teach me to sketch. And after he graduated, everyone came to me. “
He added, “My junior year I started by making two dresses. My older year I made about 10. And from there I did about 30 per year. “
After finding a mentor during his high school years, Lewis was able to formulate what he wanted to do with his life.
“I want to be a designer,” he proudly reflected. “I love clothes and I love fashion.”
