- Category: Business
- Topic: Corporations , Entrepreneurship
Jackson Wang exhibits the qualities of courage and perseverance in his career as an entrepreneur. He is a brand founder who has worked with different companies while continuing to maintain his brand's leadership. He possesses the determination to face and overcome challenges in his path and maximize opportunities to achieve success. He has also shown that hard work and discipline are essential to building a successful business. He constantly strives for self-improvement and maintains his health through exercise and a healthy diet despite his busy schedule. Jackson's personality, mindset, and work ethic are an inspiration to young entrepreneurs.
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION
As the creative director of his clothing brand, Jackson Wang showcases his creativity and innovative mindset. He incorporates his personal style into his designs and ensures that they embody his vision and spirit. The brand's debut collection, which took three years to develop, focuses on minimalist essentials, which are in high demand in the fashion industry. His creative direction has resulted in a successful venture that continues to grow and expand. Jackson's creativity and innovation are a testament to his ability to turn his vision into reality and make a significant impact in the fashion industry.
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Appendix A: Interview Questions
1. What inspired you to launch your own brand?
2. How do you manage your busy schedule as an entrepreneur?
3. What does discipline mean to you, and how has it helped you achieve your goals?
4. What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs?
Appendix B: Sample of Team Wang Studio Clothing Collection
- Minimalist Essentials T-Shirt
- Team Wang Logo Sweatshirt
- Hoodie with Kangaroo Pocket
- Black and White Snapback Hat
- Basic Track Pants
- Jacket with Embroidered Logo
REFERENCES
"Jackson Wang." Kpop Wiki, kpop.fandom.com/wiki/Jackson_Wang.
"Jackson Wang is Shanghai's New Ambassador for Fendi." Fendi, www.fendi.com/us/fisfor/jackson-wang-is-shanghais-new-ambassador-for-fendi/.
Parks, Chanel. "How GOT7's Jackson Wang built a fashion empire." Vogue Australia, 25 Jan. 2021, www.vogue.com.au/fashion/news/how-got7s-jackson-wang-built-a-fashion-empire/news-story/7d9dfa4b2a36bc86df15b3b88c9b70ee.
PRIORITIZING WORK OF HIGH QUALITY
Entrepreneurs strive to produce work that meets high standards of excellence, which brings them greater satisfaction. For instance, even before remote work became mainstream, a video campaign showcasing 3D models of each piece was launched to introduce the collection.
Team Wang's popular black-and-white pullovers, vests with utilitarian pockets, and logo-covered sweats elevate some of the most sought-after fashion items of the season. Jackson Wang claims fashion to be about more than just sporting the priciest or most luxurious brands. It's about discovering one's style and what makes him or her feel confident and right. The brand is also affordable for Wang's many young fans, with prices ranging from $50 for a knit cap to $220 for a jacket.
SEEING AND CAPITALIZING ON OPPORTUNITIES
Entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for opportunities and are quick to take action on them. For example, in discussing his initial collaboration with Ragazzi, Jackson Wang says that the two makers began without the intention of creating a community-oriented collection. Rather, they allowed conversations and creative interactions to guide them. The partnership started organically, with Wang and Ragazzi discussing what they loved and what they wished to explore. Wang wanted the pieces in the collaboration to be meaningful yet playful, blending Western and Eastern cultural elements that would later amalgamate the characters of both Wang and Ragazzi's Palm Angels.
When asked why Ragazzi was interested in collaborating with TEAM WANG, the founder of Palm Angels replied, "I'm interested in building bridges between different cultures; things that don't necessarily belong together create a different energy." Wang then explains the need to fuse the famous tree from Palm Angels with detailed features that reflected elements of Asian culture. The Chinese symbol for being "joined together," the moon, represents how the two brands have united during a time when in-person meetings are difficult to arrange.
UTILIZING INFLUENTIAL STRATEGIES
Entrepreneurs can leverage the influence of others to achieve their business objectives. For example, with almost 52 million followers across his various social media platforms, it's no surprise that The Velvet, Team Wang's latest collaboration, won't be on shelves for long. Ahead of the collection's release on January 17th, we spoke with Jackson Wang to learn about his design process and plans for the coming year. Team Wang collaborated with the estate of Claude Monet to create a collection last year that came at an opportune time, following the brand's launch in July. Wang was inspired upon seeing Monet's work and wanted to pay tribute to it. The team used Monet's famous painting Impression, Sunrise in the collaboration, replacing the port of Le Havre with Shanghai's waterfront, the Bund. The rising sun in the painting symbolizes endless hope.
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ARTICLE SOURCES
https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/jackson-wang-team-wang-collection-interview
https://wwd.com/eye/lifestyle/team-wang-jackson-wang-fashion-henry-cheung-1234884605/
https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3094945/jackson-wang-just-launched-streetwear-brand-team-wang
https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/team-wang-fall-winter-2021-lookbook-release-info
REFERENCES
https://teamwangdesign.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Wang#Life_and_career