Expand Your Mind: Fashion, Innovation and Entrepreneurs
by Miki Saxon
No, Kim Kardashian does not figure in any way in this post. Actually, I’ve never seen her, know almost nothing about her and have no interest in changing that. But I am going to introduce you to some very cool people and their fashion-connected innovations.
But first, something for all those who were ever forced to change not only their job, but their entire career.
What if you had the coolest, most awesome job in the world and your company closed, eliminating your position? Worse, what if it was the only company in that business? What would you do?
Next up is David Barton, a five foot, five inch powerhouse who created and runs the coolest gyms on the planet. (If I’m wrong about that you can correct me in comments.)
Every wonder who profits from the millions of toys that are given away in cereal boxes and places like Carl’s Jr? Meet George Namkungm founder of Namkung Promotions Inc.; the same guy who traded in the plush lifestyle those toys gave him to create a way to feed lunch five days a week to 15,000 children.
Innovation can also be turned on ones-self. What kind of career would you create for yourself if you were a six foot tall fashionista? Image-maker, of course, which is exactly what Rachel Johnson did, only she styles celebrity athletes, instead of the glitterati.
Ever wondered what else clothes can do besides the obvious?
On the high tech side there is wearable there are clothes that act as sunscreen and “anti-odor” polo shirts.
On the low tech side is something far cooler. A mom who wanted to give her blind daughter access to the fun of cool slogans on tees found 3-D embroidery and connected with the right company. The result is Braille-A-Wear—check it out.
This final link doesn’t address entrepreneurs or innovation, but it does take a look at the flip-side of an age old fashion dilemma that every woman knows—and it’s hilarious. Enjoy!
Image credit: MykReeve on flickr
