Fashion – Washington, D.C.

Shira "Norma Jean" Benson is an artist and fashion designer based in Washington, DC Norma Jean started a small business at the age of 7, selling small painted pictures and hand-sewn denim purses around her neighborhood. She went on to study art and fashion through traveling experiences and school teachings, eventually earning a BA in Visual Arts from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2012. She relocated her business to Atlanta, GA in 2014 and launched her brand, Crowned by Shira, in 2017. She currently resides in Washington, DC where she hosts several art and fashion events creating platforms for individuals to showcase their talents.