Dress to Impress, But Why? with Lola Wusu
Lola began working in the fashion industry right out of high school as a personal Stylist and Visual Merchandiser for J.Crew. While working towards a her degrees in both Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, Lola was fortunate to work for a variety of the leading American brands. Her unique eye for color, mixing prints, fit and style became recognized by fashion veterans and celebrities. Her skills only became more refined by the wisdom and experiences she has absorbed from her mentors and environments.
Lola began working in the fashion industry right out of high school as a personal Stylist and Visual Merchandiser for J.Crew. While working towards a her degrees in both Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, Lola was fortunate to work for a variety of the leading American brands. Her unique eye for color, mixing prints, fit and style became recognized by fashion veterans and celebrities. Her skills only became more refined by the wisdom and experiences she has absorbed from her mentors and environments.
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<strong>to</strong> <strong>Dress</strong><br />
<strong>Impress</strong>,<br />
<strong>Why</strong>? <strong>But</strong><br />
<strong>Lola</strong> <strong>with</strong><br />
<strong>Wusu</strong><br />
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About <strong>Lola</strong> <strong>Wusu</strong><br />
<strong>Lola</strong> began working in the fashion industry right out of high school as a personal<br />
Stylist and Visual Merchandiser for J.Crew. While working <strong>to</strong>wards a her<br />
degrees in both Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, <strong>Lola</strong> was fortunate<br />
<strong>to</strong> work for a variety of the leading American brands. Her unique eye for color,<br />
mixing prints, fit and style became recognized by fashion veterans and<br />
celebrities. Her skills only became more refined by the wisdom and experiences<br />
she has absorbed from her men<strong>to</strong>rs and environments.<br />
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<strong>Lola</strong> <strong>Wusu</strong><br />
After moving <strong>to</strong> Southern California, <strong>Lola</strong> continued <strong>to</strong> work as a<br />
stylist and designer for film, fashion, and a number of apparel<br />
brands. <strong>Lola</strong>’s work has graced the pages of Vogue, strutted the<br />
red carpets at the Oscars. As she continues <strong>to</strong> help people feel and<br />
look good, she looks forward <strong>to</strong> helping people do good. Her<br />
curiosity <strong>to</strong> learn every aspect of the industry and enthusiasm for<br />
humanity has prompted <strong>Lola</strong> in<strong>to</strong> creating a brand that<br />
encompasses the missing link between America’s material and<br />
humanistic needs. She is creating America’s next favorite brand.<br />
“<strong>Wusu</strong>” A brand that truly represents who we are and want <strong>to</strong><br />
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Key Topics<br />
The power of appearance<br />
What you wear is speaking <strong>with</strong>out speaking<br />
How you present and carry yourself is you introducing yourself <strong>to</strong> the world<br />
Using appearance <strong>to</strong> move the right people <strong>to</strong>ward you<br />
The human nature of categorizing people through what we see<br />
Being Black in America<br />
Getting racially profiled on the regular<br />
How <strong>to</strong> broach racial profiling – is it possible <strong>to</strong> defuse the situations?<br />
Does our choice of clothing affect how we’re treated?<br />
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The journey (the rough seasons)<br />
Going broke (God <strong>to</strong>ld me <strong>to</strong> get rid of everything)<br />
Downsizing in order <strong>to</strong> shift prioritization and focus on building your business<br />
Leaning on friends for help<br />
Love and family<br />
Tightly knit family, all four siblings have grown <strong>to</strong> be successful<br />
Balancing business and love in LA<br />
Illnesses in the family, and unexpected blessings <strong>with</strong> not being employed<br />
Your purpose<br />
Find out who you truly are and the difference you’re supposed <strong>to</strong> make in the<br />
world<br />
Spread love through your life and work<br />
The importance of understanding your strengths, and outsource your weak<br />
areas
love it. Killing the appropriateness of it. Being the best-dressed<br />
“I<br />
and feeling your best in a situation, so that your clothes are<br />
person<br />
never wanted <strong>to</strong> be this businesswoman who has everything and<br />
“I<br />
it’s ok now how do I fit this man in here? I’d rather build <strong>with</strong><br />
then<br />
day is conquering a fear. I’m getting used <strong>to</strong> being<br />
“Every<br />
which is huge when it comes <strong>to</strong> your dreams and<br />
uncomfortable,<br />
Because anything new and great, you’ve never seen it<br />
purpose.<br />
You’ve never felt it before.”<br />
before.<br />
Key Notes<br />
On the importance of dressing for the occasion:<br />
not a deterrent in you being awesome.”<br />
On balancing love and work:<br />
someone. Life is better that way.”<br />
On the journey <strong>to</strong>ward your goals:
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