Fashion Designer Opens New Haven Shop

NEW HAVEN, CT — Neville Widsdom Fashions opened its doors June 5 at the Shops at Yale in the Chapel Street Historic District.

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Owner and New Haven resident Neville Wisdom was born and raised in Jamaica where he taught himself the basics of making practical clothing before being mentored by a local designer who introduced him to women’s fashions. In 2000 he came to Connecticut and trained to be a surgical technician, which landed him a job in New Haven at Yale New Haven Hospital. Several years later Neville, against the advice of family and friends, decided to pursue his dream of becoming a top fashion designer and opened his first shop in the Westville section of New Haven in 2007. All Neville Wisdom clothing is made in their Westville location. He quickly made a name for himself and now makes custom clothing for a local and loyal following of women and men. Clients have included Mayor Toni Harp, WTNH’s anchor Anne Nyberg and reporter Scott McDonald, Sue Fitzsimons, (former Senior Vice President of Yale New Haven Hospital), Ena Williams (Neville’s sister & current Senior Vice President of Yale New Haven Hospital) and many others.

Neville Wisdom Fashions uses only premium fabrics and materials to create their unique lines. Additionally, Neville offers custom design services, tailoring/alteration services, classes, a design incubator, and consulting, where those interested in a career in fashion can work alongside him and receive one-on-one advice.

“I am happy to be in downtown New Haven,” said Neville Wisdom, owner of Neville Wisdom Fashions. “The Chapel Street Historic District is a good fit for my business. Opening a store in the district allows me to be in front of my customer base daily and I am able to meet new clients to expand. I like the vibe of downtown New Haven.” added Neville.

“We are delighted to work with Neville as he expands his business,” said Lauren Zucker, Yale University Associate Vice President for New Haven Affairs and University Properties. “Yale University’s Community Investment Program supports the growth of independently-owned local businesses, reinvigorating New Haven’s downtown and expanding the city’s tax base.”