Business

Fashion and Business with Marc Ecko and Xavier Court (Video)

November 6, 2009

What are the new business models for today’s fashion industry? Specific to Nigeria’s fashion industry, what are the right business models for the industry and how do we incorporate these models as we transtion to a place where fashion is [...]

Fashion Production 101

October 19, 2009

Ever wonder what it takes to produce a fashion show? There are so many fashion shows in Nigeria but not necessarily one big show where all agree is the formidable show designers,buyers, members of the press (national and international) can [...]

It really is about the Business of Fashion

October 19, 2009

How much of fashion is the glitz and glamour? How much time do you really spend running your fashion business? What is the creative process? In this interview, Iran Ahmed of the Business of Fashion explores what it really means [...]

Joan Okorodudu, President & Founder Isis Models, Ladybrille®Nigeria Personality of the Month!

September 1, 2009

Since its launch, ISIS Models has become a leading force in Nigeria and Africa’s modeling industry. Joan Okorodudu, the brain behind the rising agency has a portfolio that reads like no other. She is a fashion designer, entrepreneur, ex-beauty queen, [...]

Fashion Product Development 101

August 19, 2009

So you want to be a “true” fashion designer? You want your fashion line to retail in stores like Duro Olowu, MOMO, Jewel by Lisa or Tiffany Amber Nigeria. How do you do it? How do you get your line from initial concept to [...]

Nigeria Business Plan Competition

August 10, 2009

Fashion industry entrepreneurs, this is a great opportunity you shouldn’t miss ! If you have an intriguing business idea or  think your business is commercially viable, here is your chance to receive funding to help support and execute your business with the inaugural [...]

Harambe Holds 2nd Conference to Encourage Farming Among Youths

August 8, 2009

Nigeria’s Agricultural industry remains directly relevant to its fashion industry because that is where our raw supplies i.e. cotton comes and should come from. The Harambe conference is about encouraging Nigerian youths to pursue farming.

The Nigerian Fashion Customer?

August 5, 2009

To successfully execute on your fashion business, it is very important to have a clear idea who your customer is. Knowing your customer helps you determine what to offer them and where to invest your time and monies. As you [...]