Happy Hump Day POU! Today's featured stylist taught me quite a bit I didn't know about the industry in terms of "currencies". Who knew? Olori Swank The following profile, is part of the BlackEnterprise.com Cool Jobs series. Interview by Daron Pressley. Olori Swank, one of entertainment’s most sought-after stylists, has been successfully building her brand and … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African American Celebrity Stylists
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Tuesday Open Thread: African American Celebrity Stylists
Good Morning POU! Today's featured stylist works with some of the top male artists in the music industry and was the creative force behind the fashions in Sex In The City 2. Ugo Mozie One of the hottest stylist around is Ugo Mozie, a fashion stylist and creative director of Nigerian descent. His premier clients include Chris Brown, Justin Bieber and he has also … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African American Celebrity Stylists
Monday Open Thread: African American Celebrity Stylists
Good Morning POU! I am always amazed at certain "dream" jobs - those being jobs I dreamed of as a youngster. One being, playing "dress up dolls" with actual human beings. That's the life of the celebrity stylist. You get to play dolls for a living. Rachel Johnson Rachel Johnson sashayed through the corridors of Florida A&M University with a blonde buzz cut and … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African American Celebrity Stylists
Saturday Open Thread: African American Athletic Shoe Designers
Good Morning POU! Today's featured designer is E. Scott Morris E. Scott Morris began his 20 year career designing athletic shoes with Reebok in 1990 after serving in the United States Marine Corp. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Product Design from Michigan State University in 1989. At Reebok, he rose to the position of Sr. Level Designer responsible for … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African American Athletic Shoe Designers
Friday Open Thread: African American Athletic Shoe Designers
Good Morning POU! TGIF! Today's featured designer is the founder of his own sneaker company in addition to a top creator for Converse. Kris Wright Kris Wright's career in the athletic shoe industry began while a student at Clark Atlanta University. An internship with Reebok set him on a very successful path to becoming a creative force for the Converse … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African American Athletic Shoe Designers