We had the good fortune of connecting with Brittany Stewart and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brittany, how has your background shaped the person you are today?
I’m born and raised in Chicago, my background impacted who I am today tremendously. The things I saw growing up shaped me into the woman I am today, it made me strong, resilient and extremely passionate about becoming someone in life. Witnessing hardship at an early age drove me to be an extremely determined individual at a young age. It just makes you want more and want to do better in life!

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Being me is what sets me apart. I do what I feel and drop what I think the world needs to see more of. I’m most excited about my new transition into cut and sewn items from just selling “streetwear” to now providing activewear and soon more complex pieces. I got where I am today from hard work and not giving up, being a fashion designer is an extremely difficult job, these days EVERYONE makes clothes. What will set you apart? Is a question I tend to always ask myself. I want to continue to do the unexpected. I don’t wanna place myself in a box or make pieces that I see all the time. This hasn’t been easy, it’s been a roller coaster honestly but I’ve overcame the challenges by taking things day by day and running on my own time. Sometimes you just have to crate and not think about a timeline, it takes away from the art! When it’s all said and done I want the world to know that I am here to make my mark in the fashion world and I won’t stop until everyone knows what Sweats By Stew is and whose behind it. Im just a girl from Chicago who decided to go for it despite everything that’s gotten in my way!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My parents deserve all the glory, from day one they’ve been here cheering me on, catching me when I fall, motivating me when I’m ready to give up. No one else saves the day like them. I thank God for them, I don’t even know how I was so blessed to have two of the most perfect people to raise me and balance me out. It’s the reason I never gave up and I never will because my ultimate goal is to make them proud!

Website: sweatsbystewonline.com

Instagram: sweatsbystewstore

Twitter: sweatsxstew

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