April 19, 2022
House of Deola is one of Nigeria’s most widely known fashion brands. It produces high-end women’s clothing that blends traditional Nigerian and contemporary western styles. The company is headquartered in Lagos, but has a global reach, as proven by its presence at international fashion shows over the years. Read more about Business Founded by … Continue reading Brands We Love: House of Deola
April 19, 2022
The African Development Bank (AfDB) invites fashion entrepreneurs to enter its Fashionomics Africa online competition for sustainable fashion. If you are building a business that will transform how clothing is produced, used, and recycled, you should consider getting involved in this contest. Read more about Opportunities Through this competition, the AfDB and its partners … Continue reading $10,000 Cash Prize on Offer in the AfDB Fashionomics Africa Contest 2023 for Fashion Entrepreneurs
April 19, 2022
In Nigeria, a lot of people downplay modelling. To some, it is just a side hustle to pass away time. There are various kinds of models in Nigeria. Freelancers versus models signed to modelling agencies. Part-time models versus full-time models. Successful models versus aspiring models. Read more about Fashion Irrespective of the category you fall … Continue reading 6 Common Types of Modelling in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Customers are the backbone of any successful fashion business. The more customers exchange legal tender for your services, your business grows. No fashion business can thrive without the constant influx of customers. Having new customers translates to more sales which means more money. Read more about Fashion Over the years, fashion businesses have tended … Continue reading How To Acquire New Customers as A Fashion Entrepreneur
April 19, 2022
When many think of starting a fashion business, they think of an office, shop, large space, and so on. The cost of renting a space has caused a lot of intending fashion designers to abandon their dreams. The frustration that comes from the endless expenses of renting a space can weigh anyone down. Read more … Continue reading Starting A Fashion Designing Business From Home
April 19, 2022
People always ask for the right time to start their fashion business. Of course, you don’t want to start too early and find yourself back in the trenches. Also, you don’t want to be too late to the party. Read more about Fashion To start a fashion business in Nigeria, you need to be armed … Continue reading 10 Tips On Starting A Fashion Business in Nigeria ( Part 1)
April 19, 2022
Pattern drafting is an essential skill you should have as a fashion designer. With it, sewing is easier to teach and learn. It is a deviation from the traditional free hand cutting method. Read more about Fashion You don’t have to cut the fabric directly. Rather, you can create the design or blueprint on a pattern … Continue reading 4 Pattern Drafting Skills Fashion Designers Should Know
April 19, 2022
Replicating designs can be easy or difficult. There is so much that goes on when copying an existing design for your client. The process can be tedious especially if it is a complicated style. Read more about Fashion Your clients will always come across designs they love. With dreamy eyes and wide imagination, they will … Continue reading 4 Tips Fashion Designers Should Know About Replicating Styles
April 19, 2022
Imagine having to import all the fashion products you buy with the current economic situation. That will be brutal, right? The cost of the products itself plus the cost of importation. In no time, there will be deep holes in your pockets. We all use a degree of fashion items daily. We definitely cannot do … Continue reading 3 Made In Nigeria Fashion Brands On Facebook
April 19, 2022
Winston leather is one of the topmost leather and fashion brands in Nigeria. Some may even argue that it is Nigeria’s biggest luxury leather manufacturer. The brand’s products are unique and exquisite. The greater news is that their raw materials are found and produced in Nigeria. Read more about Fashion Winston leather was founded … Continue reading Winston Leather Luxury
April 19, 2022
Modelling requires that the models: male and female have specific body measurements. Your body measurement will be taken into consideration for all modelling gigs. It is therefore vital for models to be familiar with their accurate body measurement. Read more about Fashion When you want to sew a new cloth, the fashion designer will … Continue reading Model Statistics
April 19, 2022
Make-up is a skill that can be taught and learnt. It is a very lucrative skill in Nigeria. A good number of females in Nigeria wear make-up often. Learning make-up is not a skill limited to females, there are male make-up artists in Nigeria. Read more about How To Make-up can be learnt online and … Continue reading How To Learn Make-up On YouTube In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
No fashion business can survive without money. No matter your level of skill or expertise. Money is needed to run and manage your fashion business. All fashion entrepreneurs need money management skills. It is vital for the survival of any fashion business. Read more about Fashion If you lack money management skills, your business will … Continue reading How To Save Money As A Fashion Entrepreneur
April 19, 2022
Fashion entrepreneurship is all about buying and selling. Unlike other entrepreneurs, fashion entrepreneurs buy fashion goods and products. These goods and products include: hair extensions, clothes, shoes, bags, jewelry, etc. The goods are usually sold to the final consumers. Read more about Fashion Without buying, you cannot sell. Even if you produce your goods, you … Continue reading 5 Tips To Consider When Buying Goods As A Fashion Entrepreneur
April 19, 2022
No fashion designer wants to earn the same income forever. Everyone wants progress. In the fashion industry, progress is measured by profit. Making your business more profitable is something all fashion designers yearn for. It means you can put your business in the spotlight and have a stable financial status. Read more about Fashion Making … Continue reading 4 Tips On How To Make More Money As A Fashion Designer
April 19, 2022
George wrappers are commonly worn by women in the Eastern part of Nigeria. It is a traditional attire that screams elegance and royalty. The wearer of the fabric always has ‘rich aunty vibes’. Though George wrappers are commonly worn by women, men also wear some of the designs. Read more about Fashion Typically, the fabric … Continue reading George Wrapper Fabric
April 19, 2022
Mr. D produces indigenous female footwears. He has been in the business for over ten years. There is hardly anyone that lives on Street V that doesn’t know Mr. D and his business. Does it mean Mr. D owns a fashion brand? Read more about Fashion To own a fashion business in Nigeria means you … Continue reading What Makes Up A Fashion Brand In Nigeria?
April 19, 2022
Interning in fashion houses is great. As an intern, you will learn the intricacies of being a fashion designer. Interns are often accepted by big fashion brands. As an intern, you can confirm what you love about the fashion industry. When you understand your strengths and weaknesses, you can be better in your career. Read … Continue reading Fashion Internship In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Models are very intelligent people. They don’t just have an attractive physical appearance, they are beautiful within. Someone with a pessimistic mindset cannot be a successful model. Read more about Tip of the day An aspiring model must have firsthand information about modelling to avoid being misled. Without the right information, it will be a … Continue reading 5 Tips For Aspiring Models In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Dinner dates are the best for spending quality time with a significant other, friends, and family. Drinks or coffee meet-ups are solid for a first meet-up, but by date, two or three, bring on the food. Read more about How-To Whether you schedule weekly night-outs or the occasional outing, having a lineup of cute dinner … Continue reading How To Pick The Right Outfit For Dinner (Men And Women)
April 19, 2022
As a fashion designer, you need to constantly learn and relearn. It is not a one time training. You always have to update yourself about new fashion trends and better ways to run your business. To do this, you need to follow relevant fashion pages online. You can easily follow these pages from the comfort … Continue reading 3 Facebook Pages Fashion Designers Should Follow
April 19, 2022
As a tailor or fashion designer, one of the factors that determine the fitting of your customer’s garment is taking accurate body measurements. Never underestimate its importance. Even if you are an expert at pattern drafting, style illustration, style manipulation, adding embellishments, and others, when you don’t take accurate body measurements, all your efforts will … Continue reading How To Take Accurate Body Measurement
April 19, 2022
There are many online fashion vendors in Nigeria. These vendors manage their businesses solely online. Mostly, it is from the comfort of their homes. They don’t have a single physical store. While some are drop shippersrs, others have the products with them. The entire business is run online: advertising, placing orders, delivery, responding to … Continue reading 5 Tips For Online Fashion Vendors
April 19, 2022
GetFit Technologies Limited is a beauty and fitness company in Nigeria owned by Adekemi Oladipo. Adekemi is from a family of seven. She grew up in Lagos and studied computer science. Read more about Fashion GetFit brand is one of a kind in Nigeria. They consistently introduce relevant fitness products to the market. They … Continue reading Made In Nigeria: GetFit Technologies Limited
April 19, 2022
Thrift clothes are popularly known as ‘Okirka’, bend-down select, second-hand clothes, used clothes and many other names in Nigeria. An average Nigerian is familar with either selling or buying thrift clothes. It is a popular and old fashioned business that is still in vogue. Read more about Fashion Thrift clothes sold in Nigeria are usually … Continue reading Fashion Opportunity: Selling Thrift Clothes In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Mrs Adenike Ogunlesi is the owner and founder of Ruff‘n’Tumble. She was born by a Scottish mum, Mrs. Betty Okuboyejo. Ruff ‘n’ tumble is an indigenous fashion brand known for making quality kids clothing, shoes and accessories. Read more about Fashion Since the inception of the brand, they have produced and designed various children clothing. … Continue reading Fashion Brand In Nigeria: Ruff ‘n’ Tumble
April 19, 2022
Making sure customers get their order is an essential aspect of the fashion business. Customers always order various fashion products from time to time. Some of these orders are sent intra-state(within the same state), inter-state( from one state to another), or outside the country. Read more about Fashion Your customers must enjoy a stress-free delivery service. … Continue reading How To Ensure A Stress-free Delivery As A Fashion Entrepreneur
April 19, 2022
Security is very important. Without security, fashion businesses and their owners are prone to unlimited risk. The number of chaos happening here and there will be innumerable. Read more about Fashion It is, therefore, expedient for fashion business owners to be security conscious at all times. With the rave of insecurity in the nation, it is … Continue reading 4 Security Tips For Fashion Business Owners
April 19, 2022
Whether you run a large or small fashion business, you need a career boost. Potential customers must know about your fashion brand and the kind of products and services you offer. Fashion shows are organized for fashion entrepreneurs to showcase their products. Read more about Fashion Nigeria’s fashion industry has shown its commitment to … Continue reading Nigeria Fashion Shows
April 19, 2022
Many activities happen in what seems like the straightforward process of designing clothes. Onlookers and clients are usually not privy to what happened behind the scene. Fashion designers usually have to juggle different things to produce worthwhile designs. Read more about Fashion Fashion designing is not a job for everyone. It is only for those … Continue reading 4 Skills Fashion Designers Must Have In Nigeria
