Coming Into Fashion: Q&A With Designer Derick Bowers

Derick Bowers started his career as a Hip Hop performer and manager. The Brooklyn resident spent his early years with BET, NPR, and Bad Boy Entertainment, but two years ago he put away his music hat and put on a brand new fashion cap. The Howard University graduate is now the owner and lead designer of the T-shirt company Adversitees.

Inspired by Hip Hop and pop culture Adversitees’ apparel is a humorous take on the urban artists, music, and popular sayings that consume television, radio, and the internet. In DZI: The Voice‘s exclusive interview, Bowers talks about the inspiration for his new line, his feelings about critics of streetwear, which superstar rappers have the best clothing brands, and more.

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Yohance Kyles: When did you discover your voice as an artist?

Derick Bowers: I have been creative for as long as I can remember. I would write these short stories…