Venezuelan designer Usama Ishtay participates in the second season of the Netflix series “Next in Fashion”, highlighted the social network.
Ishtay, who was born in the city of Guárico and grew up in Zulia in a family of Arab immigrants, managed to stand out among designers in Hollywood.
For those who don’t know, the 34-year-old couturier is also a petroleum engineer and geologist. However, he pursued his true industry in fashion.
Your power to do
The Creole designer had an 8-year career in the United States, after going into fashion with two boutiques in Zulia.
Her designs combine power and feminine sensuality. A woman who wears this men’s collection by Guari defines herself with confidence.
Usama Ishtay dresses celebrities such as Thalia, Paulina Rubio, Fanny Lu, Chiquis Rivera, Anitta and Karol G among others.
Her work has also been seen in famous magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, People, ¡Hola! and Mary Claire.
work for dreams
Usama Ishtay settled in Los Angeles, where she studied modeling and sewing while earning a living as an Uber driver.
It is not always easy, especially in the beginning. I had to save a penny each. Sometimes I saw myself working 36 hours between Uber and the first line of products without stopping,” said the Venezuelan in an interview with the Venezuelan portal.
“Every project has a new story and motivates me to do better in the future. My decision to leave my job as an engineer and geologist has proven to be life-changing and every other decision, I am grateful for that decision.”
His fashion talent has certainly been noted at events such as Los Angeles Fashion Week and galas such as the American Music Awards.
Next in Fashion
The Venezuelan showed his talent in the second season of the Netflix series “Next in Fashion”.
The format of the competition will take place in 10 episodes with 12 participants with different stories.
In addition to Usama Ishtay, Nigel Xavier, Qaysean Williams, Megan O’Cain, James Ford, Eliana Batsakis, Desyrée Nicole, Deontre Hancock, Danny Godoy, Courtney Smith, Bao Tranchi and Amari Carter are competing.
“Next in Fashion” premiered in 2020 with the presence of a group of brilliant and eccentric designers who had to demonstrate their creative excellence. In its first season, it allowed up-and-coming creators to shine, and its winner, Minju Kim of South Korea, received a $250,000 prize and the opportunity to present an exclusive Net-A-Porter collection.
