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4307 W. Vliet St.
(414) 671-9220
Featuring WVS Membership Director, JohnRae' and her amazing business JazzyRae' Jewels & Accessories (click to visit site).
I have been a big fan of JazzyRae’ Jewels & Accessories and the amazing fashion shows you have put on. I would love to hear how JazzyRae’ got started! Can you please share that with me?
I’m JohnRae’ Stowers, owner of JazzyRae’ Jewels & Accessories. JazzyRae’ started in 2010 after a visit to E. St. Louis, Illinois visiting my cousins who RUN the fashion industry there. With the blessing of my big cousin, she gave me my start to kick off this Number One Statement Making Boutique in the city of Milwaukee. You should know that this has definitely been a labor of LOVE and PURPOSE. It’s a marathon – humble beginnings, I’m talking from my basement to vending at events all over the city, to a room the size of a closet, to where we are today with our very own BRICK & MORTAR. I don’t take anything for granted.
In 2014, my mom transitioned, and that really pushed me into purpose. THE WHY? WHY am I here, and most importantly WHY JazzyRae’. It’s important to mention that my MOTHER was the Queen of JazzyRae’, the ultimate believer and pusher of the dream, and the reason for why I am still here – well JazzyRae’. Not only was my mom a Pastor (Yes, I’m a PK), one of the baddest choir directors on this side of heaven, the FLYEST Dresser of them all – I’m talking the winner of many fashion shows, but she was a huge advocate for women. Women can do it all. Period. (Go figure, she was a FEMALE PASTOR. And she played NO GAMES!)
This leads to JazzyRae’. Our commitment.
1. Statement Making Fashions
2. Affordable Prices
3. Sisterhood/Girl Power
4. Supporters of Cancer Awareness & Education (College Access & Success – To & Through College)
5. Exceptional Customer Service.
I am married – it will be 20 years in March 2022 and am the mom of 2 Amazing, Smart & Powerful Daughters – one is a college Sophomore at an HBCU, and one is a Freshman at the BEST HIGH SCHOOL in the city of Milwaukee.
I am also an AWARD-WINNING Author (feel free to grab the book from the site!) and an Educator – working full time at a university.
I am a member of SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, Inc.
Understand that this is a PURPOSE-DRIVEN Boutique.
I love women! I support women! I inspire women! I encourage women! I believe in women!
It’s the Community Engagement, Fashion and Girl Power for me.
What made you choose West Vliet Street?
I chose West Vliet Street because of the variety of businesses on the street and it’s location. I’m blessed to be right across the street from the park, so I get to enjoy the greenery, watch when the leaves fall, watch when the snow falls and the children are sledding, and hear the live concerts from time to time. It’s simply a Great Place To Be! Not to mention, I feel safe – with the police station being down the street, and access to the highway is right there! Oh, I can go on and on, but I must say that West Vliet Street has a very involved community, so there is always something to do – especially during the different holidays.
You’re a somewhat new addition to the West Vliet Street Board- if you could pick one goal for it for 2022, what would it be?
One goal for 2022 would be to have a networking social event for West Vliet Street so that the different business owners (and their staff members) can connect to meet and greet.
What are your goals for JazzyRae’ for the next five years?
The number one goal for JazzyRae’ in the next five years include EXPANSION. We are in need of a larger space due to the growth of the business. We want to continue having our storefront, but we also need warehouse space and an area/space to host our networking and social events.
Lastly- what is your current favorite fashion trend?
OMG! This is my favorite question. My favorite fashion trend right now is the merging of Buffalo Print and Animal Print. The two look so great together! Honorable mention must be the concept of layering! A solid color set, denim jacket and chunky scarf – Win! Win! Win! So simple yet so statement making.
The next time you're in need for a new look, visit JazzyRae's site or pop on in!
I have been a big fan of JazzyRae’ Jewels & Accessories and the amazing fashion shows you have put on. I would love to hear how JazzyRae’ got started! Can you please share that with me?
I’m JohnRae’ Stowers, owner of JazzyRae’ Jewels & Accessories. JazzyRae’ started in 2010 after a visit to E. St. Louis, Illinois visiting my cousins who RUN the fashion industry there. With the blessing of my big cousin, she gave me my start to kick off this Number One Statement Making Boutique in the city of Milwaukee. You should know that this has definitely been a labor of LOVE and PURPOSE. It’s a marathon – humble beginnings, I’m talking from my basement to vending at events all over the city, to a room the size of a closet, to where we are today with our very own BRICK & MORTAR. I don’t take anything for granted.
In 2014, my mom transitioned, and that really pushed me into purpose. THE WHY? WHY am I here, and most importantly WHY JazzyRae’. It’s important to mention that my MOTHER was the Queen of JazzyRae’, the ultimate believer and pusher of the dream, and the reason for why I am still here – well JazzyRae’. Not only was my mom a Pastor (Yes, I’m a PK), one of the baddest choir directors on this side of heaven, the FLYEST Dresser of them all – I’m talking the winner of many fashion shows, but she was a huge advocate for women. Women can do it all. Period. (Go figure, she was a FEMALE PASTOR. And she played NO GAMES!)
This leads to JazzyRae’. Our commitment.
1. Statement Making Fashions
2. Affordable Prices
3. Sisterhood/Girl Power
4. Supporters of Cancer Awareness & Education (College Access & Success – To & Through College)
5. Exceptional Customer Service.
I am married – it will be 20 years in March 2022 and am the mom of 2 Amazing, Smart & Powerful Daughters – one is a college Sophomore at an HBCU, and one is a Freshman at the BEST HIGH SCHOOL in the city of Milwaukee.
I am also an AWARD-WINNING Author (feel free to grab the book from the site!) and an Educator – working full time at a university.
I am a member of SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, Inc.
Understand that this is a PURPOSE-DRIVEN Boutique.
I love women! I support women! I inspire women! I encourage women! I believe in women!
It’s the Community Engagement, Fashion and Girl Power for me.
What made you choose West Vliet Street?
I chose West Vliet Street because of the variety of businesses on the street and it’s location. I’m blessed to be right across the street from the park, so I get to enjoy the greenery, watch when the leaves fall, watch when the snow falls and the children are sledding, and hear the live concerts from time to time. It’s simply a Great Place To Be! Not to mention, I feel safe – with the police station being down the street, and access to the highway is right there! Oh, I can go on and on, but I must say that West Vliet Street has a very involved community, so there is always something to do – especially during the different holidays.
You’re a somewhat new addition to the West Vliet Street Board- if you could pick one goal for it for 2022, what would it be?
One goal for 2022 would be to have a networking social event for West Vliet Street so that the different business owners (and their staff members) can connect to meet and greet.
What are your goals for JazzyRae’ for the next five years?
The number one goal for JazzyRae’ in the next five years include EXPANSION. We are in need of a larger space due to the growth of the business. We want to continue having our storefront, but we also need warehouse space and an area/space to host our networking and social events.
Lastly- what is your current favorite fashion trend?
OMG! This is my favorite question. My favorite fashion trend right now is the merging of Buffalo Print and Animal Print. The two look so great together! Honorable mention must be the concept of layering! A solid color set, denim jacket and chunky scarf – Win! Win! Win! So simple yet so statement making.
The next time you're in need for a new look, visit JazzyRae's site or pop on in!