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In this honest and inspiring conversation, Derin Fabikun opens up about building her fashion brand from the age of 19, navigating slow seasons, overcoming health challenges, and finding the courage to keep going when giving up felt like the easier option.
She shares the realities behind the evolution of her brand, why quality fashion comes at a cost, and the opportunities many emerging designers are missing.
Whether you're a fashion entrepreneur, creative, or anyone building something from scratch, this episode is packed with practical insights and lessons on resilience, growth, and staying the course.
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00:00 – Introduction
01:49 – What did you start with as a 19-year-old?
03:57 – How did Fabling by Derin begin?
05:03 – Was it easier to start a fashion business then or now?
06:16 – There was a time your business went quiet—what happened?
11:37 – Credit Direct Hype
12:29 – Did you ever think, "I'm not doing this anymore"?
17:40 – Where is the brand today: ready-to-wear or bespoke?
19:00 – What does your pricing look like today?
19:30 – What do you say to people who ask, "Why can't it be less expensive?"
20:42 – What advice would you give to upcoming designers?
22:48 – What opportunities are designers not taking advantage of?
24:45 – Giveaway 🎁
25:53 – Outro
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On this episode of The Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with Nonye, founder of That Thing Called Fashion, to discuss the realities of being a fashion content creator in today's digital world.
From creating content before influencing became mainstream to building a business, assembling a management team, negotiating brand deals, and navigating the pressure of social media, Nonye shares the lessons she's learned from years in the industry.
We also talk about the pressure to appear glamorous online and the truths about influencing that most people never see.
Whether you're a content creator, fashion entrepreneur, aspiring influencer, or simply curious about the business behind social media, this episode is packed with practical insights and honest conversations.
00:00 – Intro
01:38 – How she started
04:44 – Was content creation always the plan?
06:15 – When she started making money
08:15 – How she knew what to charge
09:09 – The platform that has worked best for her
09:02 – Biggest challenges she has faced
16:00 – Credit Direct Hype
16:47 – How important is Fashion Week for fashion creators?
18:20 – The pressure to look glamorous online
21:07 – What happens when a brand you don't like reaches out?
26:47 – Staying authentic in collaborations
29:12 – Building a management team
31:44 – What people don't realize about being an influencer
33:06 – Advice for aspiring creators
34:33 – Giveaway 🎁
35:12 – Outro
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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.
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00:00 – Intro
01:44 – How he got into fashion
03:00 – How he landed his first gig
08:10 – The story behind the name Infidel
09:04 – Brides and Grooms of Infidel
11:18 – Why every couple should have a stylist
12:50 – Matching the bride and groom's looks
15:56 – The biggest fashion mistakes couples make
16:50 – What he does during Fashion Week
24:10 – Why people resist paying stylists in Nigeria
29:57 – Is Nigerian fashion expensive?
41:02 – Credit Direct Hype
41:32 – One uncomfortable truth about Nigerian fashion
50:57 – 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 globally
1:09:36 – Ready-to-wear and fast fashion brands
1:11:54 – Giveaway 🎁
1:12:00 – Outro
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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 – Intro
01:54 – How she got started
03:55 – The story behind Vanestyle
08:36 – When she realized it could become a business
09:55 – Matching personality with style
11:25 – Navigating conversations about revealing outfits
13:00 – Why prices aren't always included in captions
14:26 – What the backend of a styling business looks like
17:07 – Clients who want styling without her posting them.
18:48 – The hardest season of her career
20:30 – Does she style male clients?
21:20 – What she looks for in designers featured in her showroom
23:01 – Why she models many of the looks herself
23:59 – Credit Direct Hype
24:26 – Do stylists get enough credit?
25:17 – When clients get dragged for their outfits
26:10 – Working with clients who love showing skin
27:24 – What she would do differently if she started again
28:20 – Why she hasn't launched her own clothing line
29:20 – One styling rule she lives by
29:51 – One trend she doesn't want to see again
30:50 – One thing every Nigerian woman should invest in right now
32:25 – The average cost of clothing at Vanestyle
34:00 – Giveaway 🎁
34:20 – Outro
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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.
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00:00 – Intro
1:45 – Why Ebuka doesn’t like being called a fashion boy
4:06 – Knowing what he wanted to do
7:58 – Pressure around outfits and public opinion
16:20 – Last time they both repeated an outfit
23:14 – Styling plans for shows like BBNaija
25:51 – How new designers get to style Ebuka and Noble
29:43 – Credit Direct Hype
32:50 – Always wanting to style people
38:50 – Let’s talk about dragging
57:08 – 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 line
1:07:49 – Outro
1:08:25 – Giveaway 🎁
#Ebuka #NobleIgwe #MensFashion #BBNaija #FashionNigeria #CelebrityStyling #AfricanFashion #TheFashionRoundtable #FashionBusiness #PopCulture
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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.
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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
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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 – Intro
1:24 – How dshoecollector started
5:55 – When a business idea becomes viable
8:32 – Impact of the pandemic on the business
11:08 – Starting online or with a physical store
11:38 – Early challenges encountered
14:35 – Size runs and production decisions
16:52 – Balancing creativity in design
18:04 – Credit Direct hype
18:47 – Producing in Nigeria vs abroad
21:02 – Quality control challenges
23:01 – Issues with factories abroad
32:10 – How pricing was determined
35:54 – Balancing store costs and pricing
38:21 – Marketing strategies that worked
40:31 – Advice for starting a footwear brand
42:29 – Do you need to “dance” on social media to sell? 👀
48:45 – Giveaway 🎁
49:09 – Outro
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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 – Intro
1:43 – How stylists land TV projects
4:30 – Projects that excite you just by reading the script
11:09 – How much research goes into building a character’s wardrobe
15:50 – Credit Direct Hype
16:41 – How costume budgets are structured
17:50 – Do you have an army of tailors?
19:40 – What happens to clothes after production
23:18 – Creating luxury looks on a tight budget
24:15 – Highest budget worked with
26:06 – 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 stories
34:50 – How to learn costume design outside school
39:30 – Have actors ever kept or “taken” costumes? 👀
40:59 – Who really controls how a character looks?
42:32 – Giveaway 🎁
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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.
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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 👇
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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.
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TIMESTAMPS00:00 – 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.
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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.
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction
02:10 – How they got started
03:00 – What they started with
07:00 – Release designs every weekday
09:35 – How they decided on sizing
13:08 – Pricing
14:40 – Decision to use a website
16:20 – Credit Direct hype
17:15 – Customer issues
19:04 – Challenges: meeting demand
21:50 – Pop-up event experience
30:00 – Where the money came from
36:00 – Marketing
37:44 – Behind the scenes
39:09 – Misconceptions about fast fashion
41:00 – Advice to upcoming entrepreneurs
44:00 – Collaborations
45:18 – Giveaway 🎁
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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
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0:00 - Intro
1:10 - How it all started
11:22 - When Aso became a brand
15:40 - Best features of the brand
18:00 - Visa conversation
19:15 - How that experience changed things
25:00 - Building the brand identity
27:50 - Credit Direct hype
28:50 - The hardest part of the business
35:10 - Biggest struggle so far
36:40 - What she’s putting in place
39:15 - Marketing
46:00 - Most expensive mistakes
51:13 - The 10-year vision for Aso
53:52 - Advice
54:18 - Giveaway 🎁
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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 — Intro
2:00 - 9:00 — How It All Started
9:00 - 11:00 — How COVID Solidified the Brand
11:00 - 12:45 — Pricing Strategy
12:45 - 16:00 — Website Route
16:00 - 20:20 — 35,000 Pieces Sold
20:20 - 19:50 — Trends & Balancing
19:50 - 25:13 — Collaboration & Partnerships
25:13 - 26:09 — Marketing
26:09 - 28:15 — How Opening a Physical Store Enhanced the Business
28:15 - 29:17 — Credit direct Hype
29:17 - 29:40 — Staff Strength
29:41 - 36:12 — Funding
36:12 - 41:15 — Collaborating With Similar Brands
41:51 - 42:04 — Downside Moments
42:04 - 48:00 — Dealing With Copying
48:20 - 57:40 — Advice to Upcoming Fashion Entrepreneurs
57:41 - 57:49 — 🎁 Giveaway!
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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.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:13 How They Got Started
04:44 How to Approach a Client as a Stylist
07:01 Misconceptions About Styling
10:13 Looks That Elevate Your Status
14:41 The Downsides of being a stylist.
15:40 AMVCA Experience
24:16 Hype
25:30 How Much Stylists Charge
31:54 Why Stylists Shouldn’t Overwork Themselves
34:50 Trends in the Industry
36:30 Craziest Fashion Emergency
39:19 Collaboration in Fashion
41:50 Have You Ever Been Dragged?
43:20 Relationship with Designers
45:22 Fashion Week Experience
51:42 Advice for Upcoming Stylists
53:40 Giveaway 🎁
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