From Fashion Dreams to Building a Fabric Design Company with Adebusola Ekoko

When we think about careers in the fashion industry, what often comes to mind are fashion designers, models and fashion photographers. But there are many other roles in this industry. I spoke with Adebusola Ekoko about launching Grapes Pattern Bank - a surface pattern business in Nigeria and designing prints for fashion brands such as Kemi Telford and Kai Collective. Adebusola shared: What her parents thought when she mentioned that she wanted to study fashion design at university How she pursued a career in fashion after completing her under completing her undergraduate degree The challenges in building a surface pattern design business in Lagos What she loves most about running her business The importance of prioritising client relationships Subscribe to the podcast newsletter.