Mess in a Bottle: Kalilah Wright's Creative Fashion Journey

Kalilah Wright, a Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-bred trained architect, is the creative force behind Mess in a Bottle, an innovative apparel brand that combines fashion and architecture. Using T-shirts packaged in reusable bottles, Kalilah crafts cool messages to spark conversations and give a voice to the voiceless. Her unique approach to fashion has attracted a devoted community of followers, including celebrities like Serena Williams, Mark Cuban, Lena Waithe, and Roc Nation's rapper Rapsody, who are invested in the growth of her companies. Kalilah's journey from architecture to entrepreneurship showcases her passion for making a positive impact through her creative ventures.

During this conversation, we go in-depth on:

• The innovative story behind Mess in a Bottle as we delve into how this unique brand creatively conveys messages by packaging T-shirts in reusable bottles, marrying fashion with sustainable packaging.
• Join us as we explore the power of authenticity in brand building, delving into how Mess in a Bottle's commitment to genuine connections resonates with customers on a deeper level.
• Tune in to gain insights from Kalilah Wright's entrepreneurial journey, as we discuss the essential steps to putting yourself out there, crafting a compelling profile, and navigating the challenging path to success.
• Discover the unexpected talents that shape entrepreneurs' lives, as we unravel Kalilah Wright's hidden skill of double Dutch jumping and explore the unexpected passions that drive successful individuals.
• Join the conversation as we explore the realm of unfulfilled wishes and aspirations, diving into Kalilah's desire to sing and the dreams that fuel her journey as an entrepreneur and creative force.

Kalilah Wright, owner of Mess in a Bottle, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the inspiration behind her T-shirt company. She discusses how she distinguishes herself from competitors by putting messages on T-shirts packaged in reusable bottles. Kalilah also talks about the importance of authenticity in her brand and how she has transitioned from being an extrovert to being more protective of herself. She shares her experience in the early stages of her business, including participating in pitch competitions and crowdfunding. Kalilah emphasizes the importance of getting yourself out there and building a profile in order to succeed as an entrepreneur. She also discusses her hidden talent of being able to jump double Dutch and her desire to collaborate with fashion icon Dapper Dan. Kalilah concludes by sharing her experience as an entrepreneur operating in Baltimore and the importance of community in building her brand.

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Mess in a Bottle

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Kalilah Wright

A Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-bred trained architect. She is the creative force behind Mess in a Bottle, an innovative apparel brand that combines fashion and architecture.

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