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<p>Sanjay
Nelson’s small stature made it difficult for clothing to fit him the way he
wanted them to. So, it was
no surprise that when he was 14 years old he began
altering his garments by hand. </p>
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<p>Despite being
talented in fashion, Nelson was more fixated on football. And after leaving Seaforth
High School in St Thomas, he went on to work in a supermarket, before landing a
job at beverage company Wisynco. </p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Sanjay-Nelson-BB.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1919" /><figcaption>Sanjay Nelson did a course in fashion designing last year. </figcaption></figure>
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<p>After
ignoring his gift for quite some time, 22-year-old Nelson, who lives in
Portmore, St Catherine, eventually asked his dad to purchase a sewing machine for
him although he did not know how to use one.</p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>  “After I posted my work on Instagram, I have been getting calls from all<br> over.” </p><cite>- Sanjay Nelson</cite></blockquote>
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<p>While he was at home waiting to get a call from the Heart Garmex Academy, one of his friends told him that a popular sandals company in Kingston wanted someone to stitch leather. Even though he needed the job, Nelson said he was elated when the institution contacted him in August 2018 to do a course in fashion designing. <br> <br>“I need the understanding to construct patterns and designs, that’s why I go to school,” said the father of a two-year-old boy. &nbsp;</p>
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<ul class="wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Sanjay-Nelson-DDDD-1024x683.jpg" alt="" data-id="1923" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/sanjay-nelson-answers-fashion-calling/sanjay-nelson-dddd/" class="wp-image-1923" /><figcaption>Epic Rigs have been worn by numerous Jamaican celebrities. </figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Sanjay-Nelson-CCC-1024x683.jpg" alt="" data-id="1922" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/sanjay-nelson-answers-fashion-calling/sanjay-nelson-ccc/" class="wp-image-1922" /><figcaption>Sanjay Nelson shows off his creation. </figcaption></figure></li></ul>
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<p>A year since enrolling at the Kingston-based training facility, Nelson, who is the founder of Jae Epic Designer Trendy Fashion Collection, has created a niche in the entertainment and fashion industry.</p>
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<p>Inspired by the variety of chest rig bags that are trending across the world, Nelson created his line, ‘Epic Rigs’, that has been featured and worn by Jamaican celebrities like Sizzla, Chronic Law and Hot Frass. </p>
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<ul class="wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/IMG-20190729-WA0003-768x1024.jpg" alt="" data-id="1920" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/sanjay-nelson-answers-fashion-calling/img-20190729-wa0003-2/" class="wp-image-1920" /><figcaption> Sizzla sporting one of Sanjay Nelson's pieces.  </figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/IMG-20190729-WA0006.jpg" alt="" data-id="1921" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/sanjay-nelson-answers-fashion-calling/img-20190729-wa0006-2/" class="wp-image-1921" /><figcaption> Entertainer Hot Frass makes a statement with one of the 'Epic Rigs'. </figcaption></figure></li></ul>
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<p>“After I posted my work on Instagram, I have been getting calls from all over,” he said.</p>
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<p>Emphasising on his love for patterns, Nelson, who plans to further his studies in fashion designing, said he is looking forward to creating tuxedos and bridal gowns.</p>
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