STYLE POWER
By Kemmie Ryan
By Kemmie Ryan
STEPHANIE WILKINS and VICKI WHITE make up the dream management team at Winnetka luxury retailer Bunny & Babe. Their wealth of management, retail, and fashion knowledge make them the perfect team to lead the much-loved retailer.
Who is your role model?
Stephanie: My sister, who has inspired me to be independent, courageous, and confident. Her faith in me has provided me with the strength to believe in myself and push myself to be the best person I can be.
Vicki: My grandfather. He was a true Renaissance man. He was an accomplished athlete who competed against Jesse Owens in the Olympic Trials, a successful businessman, an artist, and a great father to six children.
How do you impact your clients?
Stephanie: My clients trust me to provide them the clothes that give them the confidence to be their best. They know I will provide an honest assessment and, when I recommend something, they know they will look beautiful. I love being able to make my clients feel good about themselves.
What is your fashion style?
Vicki: Casual and comfortable chic. A great blouse, comfortable jeans, and a great sneaker or slide.
Where do you draw inspiration from?
Stephanie: I was taught at a young age that if I worked harder and knew more than anyone else in the room, that I would be successful.
What is your best networking advice?
Stephanie: Always be curious. Whenever you have a chance to meet someone new, always ask questions, never make assumptions, and listen. The way you make people feel by being curious creates lasting relationships.
Vicki: Your best network is the one right in front of you—close friends and family.
For more information, visit bunnyandbabe.com.
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