Designer's Note:

Unrecognized talent has become a catalyst for entrepreneurial spirit and universal success. Chicago designer, Jaleesa Smith, sheds light on her new business, NecK-iT Clothing Company and what she plans to achieve to continue her success. She enlightens us on her contributions to the world of fashion and why she is creating a "leading woman" legacy.

Fashionable Panache:

My panache is smooth, elegant and excellent. I have given my line an approach of self-interest and confidence. My fashion products will allow you to be you. That's why I offer customized apparel. I believe every man and woman has their own personal niche of swagger; so why not show it. Allow others to see why you're great and why you handle your business so well. Let them no that no on else can be you. My swagger and style is graceful yet cocky because I am not afraid to attack the basket. That's why I'm cutting-edge! One of a kind! Younique!

YouNiqueness!

I design fashion products I know you will love because they represent the inner you. Because I take supportive surveys from potential buyers, I am allowing you to have a say-so. My products can be worn by everyone because they cross all cultural divisions intermingling them with one another. I design clothing that gives the urban definition.

Goal:

My goal is to help that one person that doesn't have style--have style. My goal is to show women how to look and feel good without selling themselves. I want them to sell the clothes. I want to show them how to be a model without being a model. I want to provide a door of pathway for other minorities to procreate their own truths. My overall goal is to be great because success (money) is an additive to the character one possesses to be a gigantic influence.