Spotlight: Jennifer Fang Han of Lululemon Athletica
By Marianna Cerini
Spotlight is a regular series where we feature a prominent person in the style scene. This month we speak with Jennifer Fang Han, Community Connector at Lululemon Athletica.
Lululemon recently opened a showroom in Beijing. Tell us a bit about that.
It’s our first showroom in Beijing, and it’s located in Taikoo Li North. Showrooms are smaller, cozier versions of our retail stores. We open showrooms to become part of the community and share our culture, work with local athletes, and provide a retail location that is unique to that area. During the week, we may host private parties, plan community events and act as local experts on where to find great yoga, pilates and fitness – or just plain good times – in the neighborhood. Showrooms are only open part of the week so that we can be out and about meeting new people and participating in local yoga and fitness classes.
Do you practice yoga yourself? What’s your favorite style?
Yes, I do follow a regular yoga practice and aim to be on my mat two to three times a week. My favorite way to practice is to do a Vinyasa flow class accompanied by music.
You used to live yoga-friendly Shanghai. How do you feel about Beijing?
Beijing is the city where I meet the coolest entrepreneurs around, while Shanghai is great for international work experiences.
When you’re off duty, what’s your routine like?
Not very different from my workday one! I love going for a run in the Olympic Forest Park, then to Moka Bros to eat and meet friends. I also like Colibri Cafe in Sanlitun North a lot – I often hang out there – and going for brunch at the Opposite House Village Cafe.
How many Lululemon items do you own?
I definitely own quite a few pieces from Lululemon. I love the versatility and functionality of the products, and often choose to wear them on and off work. My favorite item at the moment is Wunder Under Crop – a pair of yoga pants. I exercise and sweat in them but also wear them on a daily basis.
What do you like most about your job?
Work is life, life is work. I love working for a community, connecting with cool and inspiring people, and creating events to help people live happier and healthier lives. It’s very meaningful.
Why should people get into yoga?
I like to say: “Do one thing that scares you every day.” Yoga has a lot of benefits. If you think you aren’t cut out for it, just give it a go.
What’s in your bag right now?
Lipstick and hand lotion (I like to take care of myself), a mask to protect me from the smog, a notebook, my work phone, a wallet and two pieces from Lululemon: a Wunder Under Crop and a Swiftly Short Sleeve Tee. I like to have people test them out when I go to a class in the community.
For more information about the Lululemon Beijing showroom, follow it on WeChat (username: lululemonathletica).
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