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Lisa Wu Closet Freak

Lisa Wu Closet Freak
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Diva In Charge

“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Lisa Wu Hartwell is about her business. A former dancer for rap groups such as Public Enemy and EPMD, the California native and mother of three recently launched her clothing line, Closet Freaks. In this photo she wears one of the designs from her flirty collection.

“I got the name after being named a closet freak on one of the episodes,” admits Lisa with a laugh. “It’s about empowering women to be confident enough to exude a subtle sexiness.”

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Closet Freak

Lisa sits pretty in her home’s walk-in closet and sports one of her flirty designs from her collection.

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03
Love Supreme

Lisa and hubby Ed Hartwell, former NFL football player and founder of Big Hart Foundation, one of the cosponsors of the fashion show, are a loving couple who make great business partners.

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04
Sophisticated Lady

Nene struts her stuff on the red carpet.

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Backstage Pass

Lisa makes sure that the models are runway-ready to debut her new collection, Closet Freaks.

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06
Three’s the Charm

Capitol Records crooner J. Holiday, who performed for the special occasion, gets up close and personal with “RHOA” star Sheree Whifield, left, and Lisa, the Queen of the Night.

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07
Blossom

This one-piece floral jumper with flare leg is perfect summer attire.

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Freaky Style

“Closet Freaks is not just a clothing line; it’s a movement,” explains Lisa. “Women need to know and understand that you can still be sexy and leave a little to the imagination.”

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Jungle Fever

Cranberry chiffon jumper with animal print is casual chic at its best.

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Go Green

Black chiffon top with romantic ruffles and satin sleeves with lime, stain pocketed skirt.

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11
Blue Lagoon

Ruffled minidress in aqua makes for smooth sailing on the runway.

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12
Purple Reign

Purple satin jumper shorts with angel sleeves and plunging neckline is sporty chic and sexy.

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13
Pretty in Pink

Sleeveless, ruffled short jumper makes the summer evenings rosy.

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14
Queen of the Night

Lisa comes out for her final bow with male escorts.

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15
First Wives Club

“RHOA” costar Nene Leakes shows her support for Lisa at her first fashion show.

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Lounging

Ed, Lisa and J Holiday chill out backstage.

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17
Royal Hues

Lisa wears another one of her Closet Freak creations for the show.

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18
Oh Dear!

Dwight Eubanks, “The Other Housewife,” keeps Nene Leakes entertained during the show.

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Good Times

Ed keeps Lisa and J. Holiday laughing backstage.

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20
Vocally Sound

J. Holiday spreads peace before taking to the stage.

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21
Class Act

Lisa shows her support for the models behind the scenes before they take to the runway.

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22
Fashion Forward

Dwight Eubanks is flawless on the red carpet.

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23
The Crooner

Q of 112, former Bad Boy quartet, moves the crowd with his smooth vocals.

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Move The Crowd

J. Holiday shares his silky smooth vocals with the ladies.

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26
Dynamic Duo

Ed and Lisa promote their Closet Freaks T-shirts.

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27
Romantic Style

Lisa sports a purple satin jumper with black ruffles.

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Smooth Operator

Q of the group 112 is cool and laid back after his performance.

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