EMERGING DESIGNER

Shanikki Peterson

IN THIS FEATURE: Meet Shanikki Fashion Focus

LuJeanik is not only a swimwear label, but a lifestyle! The ideal woman is chic, sophisticated and fashion forward. Yes, she looks at trends but she would rather set her own. She is innovative and her peers look up to her because she is different. There is no place she goes unnoticed. She is confident. She is beautiful. She is "You". LuJeanik has made its mark in swimwear apparel,recent media coverage includes Tearsheet Magazine, Vocess Magazine, ExploreFashions.com, Charlotte, NC Fashion Week 2008/2009 also appearing in the entertainment scene with wardrobe featured in videos such as Atlanta artist Omega featuring Rick Ross "Make Love to this Music" and Rocko's "Finesse".

Shanikki Peterson on Fashion

What has been your biggest fashion faux-pas?

Wearing hammer pants and big bangs in the 80's.

If you could only shop at one store, which would it be?

I would shop at Macys because they have everything.

If you could change one thing about your closet, what would it be?

To make it bigger so I can shop more.

If you were given the opportunity to have a famous designer revamp your entire wardrobe, who would you choose?

Michael Kors

Name an actor/singer/celebrity whose wardrobe you admire the most.

Beyonce, I love the way she dresses.

Who makes your favorite pair of jeans? Shoes? Dress or Suit?

Calvin Klein Jeans, Steve Madden Shoes, Micheal Kors dresses.

If you had to describe your personal style in one word, what would it be?

My style I would say is fashionable and glamourous with my own twist, I love to be different and wear things people would not normally select in the stores.

If you could bring back any fashion trend, what would it be?

Punk Rock 80's style.

If we were to take a peek into your personal closet, what would we find?

Lots of handbags, shoes and a colorful collection of clothing.

MyCloset.com Speaks

Lujeanik is a sophisticated chic line of swimwear that we suspect dare not get wet. Shanikki Peterson's designs are innovative and fashion forward. She injects an elegance and sophistication to the ever changing genre of swimwear design.