In The Studio With Suite JSG

One thing I truly love about what I do as a fashion and event blogger is meeting new people who are given the opportunity to realize their dream. I met one-half of this dynamic team about 10 years ago when he was simply showing off his sketch book of artistic visions to the patrons. I used to tell him he had quite a hidden talent that I hoped would take him far one day. Well I'm proud to say that day has come. I first recognized JR Dumarce at the Fashion For a New Life 3 event, but just couldn't place his face. Waiting for him outside the photography studio, it clicked. I just couldn't believe this young man had achieved his dream. I knew he was destined for greatness.

 I couldn't be more happier 

for JR and his business 

partner Sherwin Gishey for 

bringing their visions to 

fruition in seeing the 

reality of their brand 

unfold. We had a great

 time catching up on old times. The photo session was a hot one. Model Trina is, well what can I say except, she knows how to do her job. 

The clothing is well made and definitely 

tailored to the woman's body. Playful, 

sexy, avant garde stylings that make me 

want each and every 

piece. Let the pics tell the 

story. 

Here's a closer look at Suite JSG...

 1.   DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE DESIGNER?

     Currently Jean Paul Gautier & his last collection, Zhandra Rhodes, Halston, Vivienne Westwood. We’re always watching Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, and Commes De Garcons. We are also discovering European designers through Vogue Italia and Vogue Paris, as well as fresh, new up & coming designers.

2.   DID EITHER OF YOU HAVE FASHION DREAMS OR ASPIRATIONS AS A CHILD?  IF SO, DO SHARE.

      Sherwin:  My interest in fashion started with me watching my mother sew.  It was when I was 5 or 6 years old.  It’s funny; I remember standing at the edge of our kitchen table, wearing only a maroon/purple velvet shirt, underwear, and moccasins, waiting for my mom to finish up the hems of the white pant to my outfit.  It was Native American Day and I was in a float along with my head start class.  I remember, from start to finish, how she whipped up a pair of pants; that was when and where I fell in love with sewing.  From there, I started with small projects like pillow and making doll clothes for my sister’s dolls.  My mom walked me through the process laying out patterns and cutting fabric, eventually using her sewing machine.  After that, it became second nature.  I taught  myself how to sew, no formal training, no books.  In 2010, I joined the fashion program at Phoenix College, where I’m still learning to perfect my skills.

      JR: I was 6 years old when I discovered Cosmopolitan covers. The supermodels on the covers blew me away. I recall always drawing women on any paper or flat surface I could find. I never really told anyone that I liked to draw fashion and that fashion models interested me. There was no outlet for me to express this creativity so I kept it to myself. I didn’t have access to fashion, lights & models but I was so intrigued (lol). My first job was at a professional art store in downtown Flagstaff when I was 9 years old. The owner noticed I was there almost every day trying out various new pens & markers. She gave me the task of sweeping out the front outside door entrance & my payment was a miniature Prism pencil and paper set. I grew up in the 80’s so MTV, art, people and life inspired me. I was fascinated by the model Margeaux Hemingway. She was beautiful, exciting and always laughing and dancing. Her life seemed to be a 24 hour disco, which totally fascinated me & influenced my art.

3.   WHAT IS THE ULTIMATE DREAM FOR SUITE JSG?

      Of course, to keep making quality garments.  Along with that, swimwear/pool loungewear, there is also a fragrance test in the works.  The ultimate dreams are to be a high end label, a Suite JSG boutique or two with an in-house design studio, to possibly attract investors & to possibly go global. 

 

  

4.  WHAT MESSAGE DO YOU WANT TO CONVEY WITH YOUR CLOTHING LINE?

      Modern sophistication, subtle sex appeal, fashion forward confidence.

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5.   WHAT, IF ANY, EXPERIENCES IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY DO EITHER OF YOU HAVE?

      Sherwin: I’m currently in the fashion design program at Phoenix College but no professional experience yet.

      JR: No, this is my first venture into the scene; my passion has always been art, models & fashion.

6.   WHAT MATTERS TO YOU MOST AS A DESIGNER?

      Individuality, quality well-made clothes, client business & satisfaction.

7.   AS A CURVY GIRL MYSELF, WILL YOU OFFER YOUR CLOTHING LINE IN PLUS SIZE FASHIONS?

      Yes, we offer private consultations & fittings. It is our philosophy that every woman is beautiful and that fashion should be accessible to her. One of our clients is a fuller woman who we’ve designed custom patterns that compliment her body frame. 

8.   WHO IS SUITE JSG?

      Two artists who have forged a fashion collaboration based on skill, talent, style & art. ‘J’ for JR and ‘SG’ for Sherwin Gishey.  Suite meaning “We’re offering women the ‘key’ to a ‘Suite’ of modern, fashion forward clothes.”

9.   WITH NEW FASHIONS TRENDING AT EVERY TURN, HOW WILL SUITE JSG MAKE A STANDOUT FROM OTHER BRANDS?

      By keeping up with new trends through social media, fashion blogs, films, fashion books, magazines & even street style. We also watch films from the 60’s & 70’s for ideas and inspiration.

 

10. IF SOMEONE WANTED TO PURCHASE SOMETHING SPECIAL FROM YOU, WHERE CAN THEY FIND YOU?

      Our contact information is on Facebook as (Suite JSG); Instagram (suitejsg76); and Gmail at (suitejsg@gmail.com).

11. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE SO FAR?

      1) Being male designers we sometimes are underestimated about understanding a woman’s body & style choices.

      2) Getting people to understand our style aesthetic. Alongside classic looks, we also offer different, almost avant garde pieces (for example: one sleeve tops, one legged trousers & the use of unique textiles.)

What can I say, I love these guys. The passion that courses through their veins when it comes to fashion is unreal. I hope all our readers will check out Suite JSG on Facebook and give them a shout out. I truly expect to see more from JR and Sherwin in the near, very near, future. Please feel free to posts some comments below and let us know what you think. Another big hand clap to Suite JSG for blessing us with new, haute, fashion-forward couture. Well done, fellas!

by Toy Taylor

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