Who? Age? Zulema N. George, 34 years oldÂ
What is your sign? Virgo
Where are you? Hometown? Brooklyn, New York; Kingstown, St. Vincent
What is your favorite charity? Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Eradicating breast cancer is very important to me. Although no one in my immediate family has suffered from this disease, it has always been a personal mission of mine. Growing up I participated in many walks and fund raisers where the funds went towards breast cancer treatment and research. In my opinion The Avon Foundation is doing a great job in helping both men and women who suffer from this disease.Â
Who is your favorite designer? I don’t have a favorite designer. My style combines pieces from many different designers. I take a shirt from one designer and pair it with a skirt from another. I like to mix and match; people are always trying to figure out where I get my outfits! I try to keep my look as dramatic and funky as I can!!Â
What is your signature scent? I don’t have a signature scent. My scents match my mood. However my all time favorites are Issey Miyake, Lolita Lempicka and Miss Dior Cherie to name a few…
What is your profession? Besides owning my own handbag company, Anavaa Kisasa LLC; I manage a matrimonial law firm in midtown Manhattan.
Why did you choose this profession? As far a designing handbags, I have always had a sense of style and a flair for fashion. Handbags and accessories are my weaknesses and I basically became tired of purchasing handbags and decided to start designing my own. My position as an Office Manager sort of chose me as opposed to me choosing it. A very good friend of mine worked at the firm, she decided she was leaving the firm after we returned from Kenya and after finishing her thesis. She spoke to me about the possibility of me taking over her position and I was like “okay”! Especially since I wasn’t working at the time since I quit my previous job to go to Kenya to do health care work!!
Who or What inspires you? My inspirations come from my own wants and needs. I am a handbag and accessories junkie and I became tired of purchasing bags and accessories I knew I could create myself. I ended up buying more than one handbag to serve one purpose. I figured I could design handbags that incorporate more than one need, add my flair and make them funky!
What makes you a Savvy Socialite? Everything!!! I took a chance and followed my dream and I’m making it work!!
What advice do you have for other Savvy Socialites? Follow your dreams; do not be influenced by the naysayer; if you think your design or idea is hot, then it is!! Do your research, make connections and learn from each experience, good and/or bad.
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