There is
one female fashion designer everyone is talking about right now, on account of
her stunning designs. She is the lady called Trish O, a brand name coined from
her initials, Patricia Osita Onumonu. She is one fashion designer who
makes her clients look truly stylish and stunning. For her, it’s about Timeless
fashion, Red carpet clothes, 2nd dresses, Birthday dresses, wedding dresses, and
other Glam dresses.
Trish
O is committed to crafting
and making gorgeous ready-to-wear and breath-taking bespoke outfits that will
enable the wearer to make Style Statements at red carpet events.
Recently,
this wave-making designer who hardly grants interviews told CityPeople Publisher, Seye Kehinde what makes a Trish O woman stand out anywhere, any
day.
Below are
excerpts of the interview
Tell us the story of Trish O, your successful fashion brand. What is the secret of your success?
As a business I employed whatever technique I deemed would add
value to my brand; from marketing to PR, to social media. I always did my best
to know what was relevant with the times and offer that. The secret to my
business is Consistency and the need to constantly unlearn and relearn.
How
did you come with the brand name Trish O?
Trish
O is actually my nickname from my full name which is Patricia
Onumonu.
As
a fashion brand, what is your area of specialisation? What kind of outfits do
you design?
With time, my brand has come to be synonymous with Glam
outfits, whether bridal, red carpet, party.
Whatever it is, when
you think of Glam, both ready to wear and bespoke, then think of Trish
O Couture.
Tell
us about your story. Where were you born? Where did you grow up?
I was born and grew up in Apapa, Lagos. Like every other
young girl, I aspired to work In a corporate organisation when I was really
young, but I caught on quick to what my real passions were; which was fashion.
For most of my university years, I worked for my mother in Balogun market
and the rest they say is history.
Tell
us about schooling and courses you have done?
I have a B.A in Philosophy from the University
of Lagos.
Every other skill I have, I have learnt from understudying or interning with
people I admire.
What
has kept you going all these years?
My family and GOD; and the desire to be the best version of
myself.
What
has been your staying power in the Fashion industry?
My staying power has been my ability to stay abreast with the
trends. People come to me because they know that I will always give them not
just what’s fashionable, but what’s timeless.
What
stands you out from the pack?
What I believe stands me out is that I not only make bespoke
outfits but retail glamorous outfits which you can buy off the rack. Most
brands make it bespoke
How
do you cope, in terms of competition from other designers...
I don’t see Competition. I’m in competition with myself.
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