Shavi Lewis.
Barbara Nitke / © Lifetime / Cortesy Everett CollectionProject Runway student Shavi Lewis died at the beginning of this month. He was 38 years old.
Lewis aunt Deidra Divadoll Elkkerson confirmed his death Via facebook On Tuesday, February 25, writing, “My fabulous and talented nephew, Sha’vi Lewis, has disappeared from this site. I will no longer feel his greeting,” Hey Auntie Diva “” (Yes, I’m shouting). “
Elkerson asked Lewis fans “Please hold your mother, Joyce Salomon-Friersonhis father, Franklin Friersonhis brother, Troy Salomon Friersonand her sister, Akira Frierson Woodto your sentences. “
The tribute continued: “I know he is in a Place much better. I can only imagine the welcome he received when he arrived at these perlades, with so many loved ones that they had passed before. Oh, what time passes with his grandmothers, grandfather, uncles, aunts, cousins (and) good friends. “”
Elkerson, who shared a Lewis photo collage next to the publication, concluded: “My, mine, mine, (me) rest in the nephew of joy knowing that you left a mark on this land !! ! You will always be loved and never forgotten. “
The family did not reveal Lewis’s cause of death.
Lewis (full name Franklin ‘Shavi’ Lewis Frierson Jr.) grew up in New Jersey before addressing his office at Clark Atlanta University. Prior to his death, the designer worked as creative director of the Italian men’s clothing company Stephen F. and produced his own collection of clothes.
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Some of his designs appeared in Emmys Red Carpes and the second season of Posture as well as in celebrities included Leah Jana and Cynthia Bailey. In 2019, Lewis gained even more fame while competing in season 18 of Project Runway.
It came to tenth place during the season, leaving the design competition during episode 6. Britain Allenwho made friends with Lewis in the series, cried his loss on Tuesday.
“I don’t have the words. It hurts my heart. The world and this industry will be sinking without your light, ”he wrote Via instagram. “Your love, your laughter and your continuous support, regardless of where we were in life, was everything. Season 18 forever and always. Rest in Power @shavilewis. Love, your British Brat. “”
Allen also shared a series of photos with Lewis through his Instagram story, writing, “Keep friends so tight. Sometimes you ask when you will see them again. Not if you will see them again. “”
“It simply does not feel real,” he added with a broken heart emoji.
