Shannon Wilson facts for kids
Shannon "Summer" Wilson is a Canadian fashion designer, a smart businesswoman, an artist, and someone who helps others. She is most famous for being the main designer at Lululemon Athletica, a company that makes clothes for yoga. In 2014, she started her own clothing company called Kit and Ace.
Her Education Journey
Shannon Wilson studied fashion design at the University of Victoria. She earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA).
Starting a Business
In 2014, Shannon Wilson and her stepson, JJ Wilson, started a clothing company called Kit and Ace. They focused on making fancy T-shirts from a special mix of soft cashmere. Their first store opened in Vancouver in July of that year.
Helping Others
Shannon Wilson loves to help people. Here are some ways she has made a difference:
- In 2007, she and her husband, Chip Wilson (who started Lululemon), created a group called imagine1day. This group works to help 80 percent of children in Ethiopia get a basic education by the year 2030.
- In 2012, the Wilson family gave $1.5 million to the Vancouver Biennale. This money helped pay for a large metal sculpture by artist Yue Minjun. The sculpture is called A-maze-ing Laughter and you can see it in Morton Park, Vancouver.
- In 2022, the Wilsons made a huge donation of $100 million to the BC Parks Foundation. This was the biggest gift ever for conservation in Canada! It helps protect and save British Columbia's amazing natural places.
Her Art and Awards
In 2024, Shannon Wilson showed her very first art collection. It was called Organic Formulas.
She has also received special awards:
- In 2014, she got an honorary doctorate from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design. This is like a special degree given to honor her work.
- In 2015, she and her husband both received an honorary doctorate from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.