This is the story of a beautiful Fashion Designer who is doing so very well in the fashion industry. It is the story of the CEO of Brendi Fashions.She is based in Ikorodu, in Lagos State.
A few days ago City people Publisher, Seye Kehinde got her to reveal her success story. Below are excerpts
of the interview.
Let's get to meet the beautiful
lady behind Brendi Fashions. Tell us a bit about you.
My name is Oluwajomiloju Feyisayo
Taiwo Olubunmi Ogunfowora. Many don't know I am a Mathematics teacher in a
secondary school and also a fashion designer. I am a mother of 2 beautiful
kids. I developed my personal brand. As a fashion designer I can not only sew,
I can create styles, sketch and I draw.
You have a huge clientele, why do
many celebrities rush to Brendi Fashions?
Oh thank you. I think it is
because of our perfect finishing and commitment to details. Our finishing
always get them back. Brendi Fashions makes high quality attires with beautiful
designs and perfect fittings. I mix and match colours effortlessly, and make
simple designs look classy, they also love my stitches because it's very neat
and the outfits fitted. I pay attention to details. I try to problem- solve for
them. I relate with them well, as well as making unique, comfortable durable
outfits for them. I deliver on time. I don't disappoint them and I am always
true to myself and my customers.
What Is the difference
between Style and Fashion?
People often ask me that
question. There is an overlap between Style and Fashion, but a
good rule of the thumb is that Style relates to the individual,
while fashion is more collective.
Why did you decide to choose
fashion designing as a second career?
Because I love fashion and it
keeps me busy, working in fashion allows me to meet so many people, all with
different backgrounds, experiences and stories. I learn a lot from the people
around me in the fashion industry. Above all I love making money
What motivated you to be a
fashion designer?
Fashion design is a reflection of
culture and social attitude. Fashion designing is a tough and competitive
field. For those who love Creativity and always willing to do something
interesting, it would be the best option for them to choose this field. If you
want to explore you have to be passionate about it.
What are the advantages of being
a Fashion Designer?
A lot like it gives you Job
Satisfaction, Creative Satisfaction.
It allows you follow your
Passion, you can start your business, you can earn a
Great Income.
It allows you meet a lot of new
people. You get to travel a lot and see the whole wide world.
What have you learned in the
fashion business?
That the Fashion world is a
fast-paced world, where Style rules and Strategy counts! ... Working
individually or as a team, you can study fashion marketing, product
development, buying and planning, sourcing, styling, fashion management and
forecasting, artificial intelligence, social media and analytics development.
What are the risks of being a
fashion designer?
The life of a fashion designer is a lot more dangerous than you think. You are exposed to Physical Danger, you can mistakenly sew your finger. You can cut yourself with a pair of scissors. You can accidentally stick a pin under your fingernail. You can trip over a power cord. You can burn yourself with an iron. You can get attacked by a male toaster because you turn his proposal down.
How do you manage teaching and sewing?
I teach in the morning till afternoon from Monday through Friday
I sew in the evening from Monday through Friday
I sew weekends from morning till night and I play with my phone in between when I don't go out.
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