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info_outlineAtlanta's Fashion Designer La Krisha Joseph-Baker Interview - From Corporate To Entrepreneur
Originally from Wichita, KS, Lavender’s Jungle designer La Krisha Joseph-Baker joined the Atlanta fashion scene in 2012. Lavender's Jungle is a cutting edge full figured fashion line that caters to women size 14-24.
Classically trained by her Great Grandmother, a master seamstress, she refers to her technique as "old school.
In her first year, La Krisha managed to produce 4 collections and participated in numerous fashion shows including the largest Full Figured fashion show to date, New York’s Full Figured Fashion Week. In 2013, La Krisha hit the ground running, taking Full Figured Models to places untapped in the Full Figured Industry; she directed and coordinated an underwater photo shoot for her 2013 Spring/Summer campaign entitled "Mermaid’s Paint" featuring celebrity model Kai Morae.
La Krisha may be new to the Atlanta fashion scene but she certainly is not new to the world of fashion!
La Krisha Joseph-Baker
Website: www.lavendersjungle.com
Instagram: Lavendersjungle
Topics Discussed
- La Krisha shares her story of how one day at work she prayed for the courage to pursue her dreams of getting back in touch with her childhood love,fashion.
- The fear of becoming an entrepreneur, and how she overcame them and stepped out on faith and pushed passed her insecurities.
- The importance of having a support system.
- La Krisha discusses how she was able to place her fashion designs in over 15 boutiques worldwide.
- What kind of strict guidelines are needed for a fashion designer to get their designs in Macy’s department stores.
- How perseverance is the key to success and longevity in this industry.
- Three success tips La Krisha offers to someone interested in becoming an entrepreneur, especially those interested in fashion.
- She shares what its like working for yourself and shares who her dream client is. (Hint, she’s an English singer- songwriter and recently did the new James Bond theme song)
- Ways to update and improve your sewing craft and why it is important to keep current with the fashion trends.
- More advice for aspiring entrepreneurs interested in fashion industry; the importance of having a strong and smart strategy to give you a leading edge over your competition in the fashion industry.
- What’s next for La Krisha in this fashion industry
Books Mentioned