Shareen Mitchell
Birth Name:
Shareen J. Mitchell
Profession
Actress
Fast Facts
- Attended the Cathedral School of St․ Mary and graduated from Smith College with a degree in French Literature
- Worked as an assistant at Mademoiselle and Vogue and scouted for models for Elite Model Management before pursuing an acting career
- Quote: "Glamour is charisma translated through clothing․ It has in it flirtation, magic, mystery․ When a woman chooses or is willing to be glamorous, she is lifting up above reality a little․"
- Quote: "(On helping her clients find the right clothes): "I don't like to give up․ I like to win․ I like to be the answer․""
- Best known as a vintage fashion designer and for her role as Laurie Lupo in "Out for Justice" and as Lucy Canetti in "Hudson Street․"
- Founded Shareen Vintage at the Fairfax Flea Market in 2004 and later launched Shareen, Inc․ and opened store locations in Los Angeles and New York City
- Developed her own clothing line called SHAREEN in Los Angeles, which features hand-cut gowns and ready-to-wear items, as well as Shareen Bridal, which features vintage and non-traditional bridal gowns
- Starred in the reality TV series "Dresscue Me" on Planet Green, which documented her fashion sense and connections with her clients