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On this episode of The Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with Style Infidel for a candid conversation about fashion, styling, weddings, Fashion Week, pricing, and the realities of working in the Nigerian fashion industry.From styling brides and grooms to helping shape some of fashion's most memorable moments, Style Infidel shares the lessons, challenges, and hard truths that many people don't see behind the glamour.We discuss why many people resist paying stylists, whether Nigerian fashion is truly expensive, who holds the most power in the industry, and what needs to change for Nigerian fashion to earn greater global recognition.If you're a designer, stylist, entrepreneur, fashion lover, or simply curious about the business behind the industry, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.___00:00 – Intro01:44 – How he got into fashion03:00 – How he landed his first gig08:10 – The story behind the name Infidel09:04 – Brides and Grooms of Infidel11:18 – Why every couple should have a stylist12:50 – Matching the bride and groom's looks15:56 – The biggest fashion mistakes couples make16:50 – What he does during Fashion Week24:10 – Why people resist paying stylists in Nigeria29:57 – Is Nigerian fashion expensive?41:02 – Credit Direct Hype41:32 – One uncomfortable truth about Nigerian fashion50:57 – Is the fashion industry properly structured?54:48 – Who holds the most power in Nigerian fashion?1:04:44 – What must change for Nigerian fashion to be taken seriously globally1:09:36 – Ready-to-wear and fast fashion brands1:11:54 – Giveaway 🎁1:12:00 – Outro#StyleInfidel #NigerianFashion #FashionBusiness #FashionStylist #AfricanFashion #FashionWeek #WeddingFashion #BridalStyle #FashionIndustry #TheFashionRoundtable

On this episode of The Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with Veronica Ebie, founder of Vanestyle, for an honest conversation about styling, fashion business, personal branding, and what it really takes to build a successful styling brand in Nigeria.Veronica shares insights from her journey and the lessons she's learned along the way from navigating client expectations, celebrity styling, pricing, trends, and the realities behind the scenes, Whether you're a stylist, designer, fashion entrepreneur, or simply love fashion, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real industry experiences.00:00 – Intro01:54 – How she got started03:55 – The story behind Vanestyle08:36 – When she realized it could become a business09:55 – Matching personality with style11:25 – Navigating conversations about revealing outfits13:00 – Why prices aren't always included in captions14:26 – What the backend of a styling business looks like17:07 – Clients who want styling without her posting them.18:48 – The hardest season of her career20:30 – Does she style male clients?21:20 – What she looks for in designers featured in her showroom23:01 – Why she models many of the looks herself23:59 – Credit Direct Hype24:26 – Do stylists get enough credit?25:17 – When clients get dragged for their outfits26:10 – Working with clients who love showing skin27:24 – What she would do differently if she started again28:20 – Why she hasn't launched her own clothing line29:20 – One styling rule she lives by29:51 – One trend she doesn't want to see again30:50 – One thing every Nigerian woman should invest in right now32:25 – The average cost of clothing at Vanestyle34:00 – Giveaway 🎁34:20 – Outro#VeronicaEbie #Vanestyle #FashionStylist #FashionBusiness #NigerianFashion #StyleTips #FashionEntrepreneur #TheFashionRoundtable #AfricanFashion #WomenInBusiness

On this episode of The Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Noble Igwe for an honest conversation about fashion and personal style.From movie premiere themes to BBNaija styling, online criticism, men’s fashion, and working with upcoming designers, this episode dives into the realities of fashion in entertainment and media.____00:00 – Intro1:45 – Why Ebuka doesn’t like being called a fashion boy4:06 – Knowing what he wanted to do7:58 – Pressure around outfits and public opinion16:20 – Last time they both repeated an outfit23:14 – Styling plans for shows like BBNaija25:51 – How new designers get to style Ebuka and Noble29:43 – Credit Direct Hype32:50 – Always wanting to style people38:50 – Let’s talk about dragging57:08 – Looking back at old fashion moments 😭1:00:03 – Men’s fashion (Gbemi’s take)1:05:29 – Why Ebuka hasn’t started a fashion line1:07:49 – Outro1:08:25 – Giveaway 🎁#Ebuka #NobleIgwe #MensFashion #BBNaija #FashionNigeria #CelebrityStyling #AfricanFashion #TheFashionRoundtable #FashionBusiness #PopCultureWelcome to TheGbemiOO A channel where culture, fashion, business, and real conversations meet. From insights in the fashion industry to honest discussions on life, work, and everything in between, this channel gives you a front-row seat into my world.Let’s connect — follow me across all social platforms for more.Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gbemioo/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gbemioo?_r=1&_t=ZS-95BEyPb2vfM

On this episode of The Fashion Roundtable,we sit down with respected fashion entrepreneur and creative director, Sola Oyebade, popularly known as Mr Mahogany.From producing some of the biggest fashion shows in Nigeria and Africa, including GTB Fashion Weekend, Music Meets Runway, Africa Fashion Week London, and more  to building platforms for emerging designers, this conversation dives deep into the business, creativity, and impact of fashion production across Africa.If you’re interested in fashion, production, entrepreneurship, or the African creative industry, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.--- 0:00 – Intro 2:15 – Why the attention is on African fashion 6:50 – How fashion show production started 11:36 – How he got involved 13:45 – Fashion’s contribution to Africa’s creative economy 16:25 – Let’s talk about Epic Fashion Week 20:13 – How fashion shows make money 21:07 – How designers are selected to showcase 23:01 – How upcoming designers can join 23:50 – Industry initiatives 28:58 – Outro#AfricanFashion #FashionBusiness #FashionWeek #GTBFashionWeekend #EpicFashionWeek #CreativeIndustry #NigeriaFashion #FashionProduction #TheFashionRoundtable---Welcome to TheGbemiOO A channel where culture, fashion, business, and real conversations meet. From insights in the fashion industry to honest discussions on life, work, and everything in between, this channel gives you a front-row seat into my world.Let’s connect — follow me across all social platforms for more.Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gbemioo/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gbemioo?_r=1&_t=ZS-95BEyPb2vfM

Sarting a footwear brand sounds exciting… but what does it really take to build one? 👀In this episode, we sit down with Funmilayo Abodenyi founder of dshoecollector, to talk about her journey of building a footwear brand from the ground up. From finding the right manufacturers and dealing with quality issues, to pricing, marketing, and navigating challenges like the pandemic — she shares what it truly takes behind the scenes.If you’re thinking of starting a shoe brand, fashion business, or any creative venture, this conversation is packed with real, practical insights you don’t want to miss.0:00 – Intro1:24 – How dshoecollector started5:55 – When a business idea becomes viable8:32 – Impact of the pandemic on the business11:08 – Starting online or with a physical store11:38 – Early challenges encountered14:35 – Size runs and production decisions16:52 – Balancing creativity in design18:04 – Credit Direct hype18:47 – Producing in Nigeria vs abroad21:02 – Quality control challenges23:01 – Issues with factories abroad32:10 – How pricing was determined35:54 – Balancing store costs and pricing38:21 – Marketing strategies that worked40:31 – Advice for starting a footwear brand42:29 – Do you need to “dance” on social media to sell? 👀48:45 – Giveaway 🎁49:09 – OutroDon't forget to like, share and subscribe.

What really goes into creating the looks we see on screen? 👀From building a character’s wardrobe to working with tight budgets, handling production demands, and navigating credit in the industry — this conversation dives deep into the world of costume design for film and TV.In this episode, we sit down with Yolanda Okereke, an 8-time AMVCA nominee, who has worked on major productions like Blood Sisters and Something for the Briggs. She shares what it really takes to bring characters to life through fashion, the business side of styling for film, and the behind-the-scenes realities most people never see.If you’ve ever wondered how iconic looks are created on screen, this one is for you.0:00 – Intro1:43 – How stylists land TV projects4:30 – Projects that excite you just by reading the script11:09 – How much research goes into building a character’s wardrobe15:50 – Credit Direct Hype 16:41 – How costume budgets are structured17:50 – Do you have an army of tailors?19:40 – What happens to clothes after production23:18 – Creating luxury looks on a tight budget24:15 – Highest budget worked with26:06 – Ever designed a costume you didn’t fully understand the character?28:45 – Do costume designers get enough credit?31:29 – What do you enjoy more: costume design or red carpet styling?32:16 – Preferred projects: epic vs modern stories34:50 – How to learn costume design outside school39:30 – Have actors ever kept or “taken” costumes? 👀40:59 – Who really controls how a character looks?42:32 – Giveaway 🎁Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real conversations

What does it really take to build a successful shoe brand from scratch? From starting to navigating challenges, funding, trends, and even the emotional side of the journey, this conversation gets real.On this episode, we sit down with Eze David to talk about his journey into shoemaking, what inspired his designs, the business side of things, and what the future looks like for his brand.If you're a creative, entrepreneur, or just curious about the fashion industry — this is one you don’t want to miss.-- 0:00 – Intro 1:43 – How he got started 3:05 – First designs 3:42 – What size he started with 5:25 – Why he hasn’t designed for women 6:31 – Are all his shoes made here? 7:43 – How heels differ in men’s shoes 8:28 – What inspires his designs 9:18 – What works in marketing 10:20 – How he knew it would be lucrative 14:20 – Credit Direct hype 15:10 – Challenges he has faced 16:51 – Has he ever cried? 👀 18:40 – Keeping up with trends 21:19 – Funding: How much it costs to start 29:12 – Did he learn shoemaking formally? 31:25 – Thoughts on business owners using AI 33:45 – The future of King David’s brand 40:30 – Advice for upcoming designers 42:53 – Giveaway 🎁What part of his journey stood out to you the most? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real conversations #FashionBusiness #Entrepreneurship #ShoeMaking #AfricanCreatives #BusinessJourney #Designers #StartupLife #CreativeIndustry #PodcastClipsLet’s connect — follow me across all social platforms for more.Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gbemioo/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gbemioo?_r=1&_t=ZS-95BEyPb2vfM

We sat down with a seasoned top model Ruth Vader to talk about what it really takes to build a career in modeling  beyond the glam.From how she got started, to handling rejection, navigating body standards, and the realities of pricing and agency representation, this is an honest and unfiltered conversation every aspiring model and fashion lover needs to hear.She opens up about wearing outfits she’s not comfortable in, and what brands need to understand about models  especially when it comes to representation and plus-size modeling.If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in the modeling industry, this episode is for you.Watch till the end for her advice to young models.Like, comment and subscribe for more conversations.--- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 01:04 – How Ruth got started as a model 02:50 – Types of modeling and niches 05:55 – Should new models join an agency 06:15 – Representation in the modeling industry 09:02 – Handling rejection 09:45 – Pressure to look a certain way 10:30 – Do Nigerian models get international recognition 13:30 – Credit Direct Hype  15:27 – Pricing and how much models earn 16:30 – Campaigns you didn’t like 17:10 – Wearing outfits you’re not comfortable in 20:22 – Turning down shoots 22:50 – Modeling schools vs agencies 27:39 – Advice to aspiring models 32:07 – Being a plus-size model experience 32:58 – What models want brands to understandLet’s connect — follow me across all social platforms for more.#TheFashionRoundtable #ModelingInNigeria #FashionIndustry #ModelLife #PlusSizeModelInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gbemioo/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gbemioo?_r=1&_t=ZS-95BEyPb2vfM

In this episode of The Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with Renike, the co-founder of Bawsty one of the fastest-growing fashion brands known for selling out designs almost instantly.We dive into their journey from starting small to building a high-demand fashion brand, and what it really takes to scale, stay consistent, and keep up with overwhelming customer demand. She also share how the brand started from a real problem — not being able to find the right sizes that fit properly. As bustier women, they struggled with options in the market,and that gap became the foundation for building Bawsty.If you’re a fashion entrepreneur, creative, or business owner, this episode breaks down the real work behind the brand  from strategy to execution, marketing, and operations.This is more than just a success story, it’s an honest conversation about growth, pressure, and building a brand people can’t get enough of.---⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction02:10 – How they got started03:00 – What they started with07:00 – Release designs every weekday09:35 – How they decided on sizing13:08 – Pricing14:40 – Decision to use a website16:20 – Credit Direct hype17:15 – Customer issues19:04 – Challenges: meeting demand21:50 – Pop-up event experience30:00 – Where the money came from36:00 – Marketing37:44 – Behind the scenes39:09 – Misconceptions about fast fashion41:00 – Advice to upcoming entrepreneurs44:00 – Collaborations45:18 – Giveaway 🎁Enjoyed this episode?Don’t forget to LIKE 👍🏽, COMMENT 💬, and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more real, unfiltered conversations on building and scaling successful brands.Let’s connect — follow me across all social platforms for more.Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gbemioo/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gbemioo?_r=1&_t=ZS-95BEyPb2vfM

In this episode of Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with Ajide Daniels (the founder of Aso)  to unpack the real journey  from unexpected beginnings to building a ready-to-wear brand that challenges the idea that affordable fashion has to look cheap.We talk about the defining moments, the struggles, the costly mistakes, and the mindset behind creating a brand with identity, structure, and long-term vision in the Nigerian fashion industry.If you're a fashion entrepreneur, creative, or business owner trying to build something meaningful, this episode is for you.✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:• How he got started in fashion• The moment Aso became a real brand• Why ready-to-wear doesn’t have to be cheap• The hardest parts of running a fashion business in Nigeria• Marketing strategies that actually work• Expensive mistakes and lessons learned• Building a brand identity that lasts• Vision for the next 10 years• Advice for upcoming fashion entrepreneurs⏱ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro1:10 - How it all started11:22 - When Aso became a brand15:40 - Best features of the brand18:00 - Visa conversation19:15 - How that experience changed things25:00 - Building the brand identity27:50 - Credit Direct hype28:50 - The hardest part of the business35:10 - Biggest struggle so far36:40 - What she’s putting in place39:15 - Marketing46:00 - Most expensive mistakes51:13 - The 10-year vision for Aso53:52 - Advice54:18 - Giveaway 🎁Fashion Roundtable is where we have honest, unfiltered conversations about fashion, business, and building in Nigeria.Subscribe for more real stories from the people shaping the fashion industry.#thefashionroundtable

In this episode of the Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with Nkiru Achukwu, the powerhouse founder of Zephans & Co and this conversation did NOT hold back. From struggling to find clothes in her size, to surviving COVID, to scaling past 35,000 pieces sold, Nkiru shares the raw, unfiltered story behind her brand.Whether you're a fashion lover, a business owner, or someone building from scratch, this episode will inspire and challenge you. 00:00 - 2:00 — Intro2:00 - 9:00 — How It All Started9:00 - 11:00 — How COVID Solidified the Brand11:00 - 12:45 — Pricing Strategy12:45 - 16:00 — Website Route16:00 - 20:20 — 35,000 Pieces Sold 20:20 - 19:50 — Trends & Balancing19:50 - 25:13 — Collaboration & Partnerships25:13 - 26:09 — Marketing26:09 - 28:15 — How Opening a Physical Store Enhanced the Business28:15 - 29:17 — Credit direct Hype29:17 - 29:40 — Staff Strength29:41 - 36:12 — Funding36:12 - 41:15 — Collaborating With Similar Brands41:51 - 42:04 — Downside Moments42:04 - 48:00 — Dealing With Copying48:20 - 57:40 — Advice to Upcoming Fashion Entrepreneurs57:41 - 57:49 — 🎁 Giveaway!Subscribe, like , comment and shareDrop your biggest takeaway in the comments!#ZephansAndCo #thefashionroundtable

Ever wondered what it really takes to dress celebrities?In this episode, we sit down with top celebrity stylists to break down the reality behind the glamour—how they started, how they work with clients, pricing, industry pressure, fashion emergencies, and what really goes on behind major events like the AMVCA and Fashion Week.This is not the surface-level conversation you’re used to—this is the real, unfiltered truth about celebrity styling, the challenges, the business side, and what it takes to stand out in a highly competitive industry.Whether you're a fashion lover, aspiring stylist, creative, or business owner, this episode will completely change how you see the fashion industry.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:13 How They Got Started04:44 How to Approach a Client as a Stylist07:01 Misconceptions About Styling10:13 Looks That Elevate Your Status14:41 The Downsides of being a stylist.15:40 AMVCA Experience24:16 Hype25:30 How Much Stylists Charge31:54 Why Stylists Shouldn’t Overwork Themselves34:50 Trends in the Industry36:30 Craziest Fashion Emergency39:19 Collaboration in Fashion41:50 Have You Ever Been Dragged?43:20 Relationship with Designers45:22 Fashion Week Experience51:42 Advice for Upcoming Stylists53:40 Giveaway 🎁If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to: 👍 Like and subscribe.Drop your favorite moment in the comments.