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  1. 15h ago

    The Business of Becoming a Fashion Influencer in Nigeria FT This Thing Called Fashion | S1 E14

    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 #Nonye #ThatThingCalledFashion #FashionInfluencer #ContentCreator #FashionBusiness #FashionCreator #InfluencerMarketing #AfricanFashion #NigerianFashion #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

    35 min

  2. Jun 11

    I’ve been threatened by angry fans - The Style Infidel | S1 E13

    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 – 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 #StyleInfidel #NigerianFashion #FashionBusiness #FashionStylist #AfricanFashion #FashionWeek #WeddingFashion #BridalStyle #FashionIndustry #TheFashionRoundtable

    1h 13m

  3. Jun 4

    Fashion stylists do not get enough credit FT Veronica Ebie of Vanestyle| S1 E12

    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 #VeronicaEbie #Vanestyle #FashionStylist #FashionBusiness #NigerianFashion #StyleTips #FashionEntrepreneur #TheFashionRoundtable #AfricanFashion #WomenInBusiness

    34 min

  4. May 28

    Ebuka Has No Stylist + Noble Igwe Breaks Down Nigerian Fashion | S1 E11

    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 – 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 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

    1h 8m

  5. May 21

    Inside Africa’s Biggest Fashion Shows | Mr Mahogany on GTB Fashion Weekend & More | S1 E10

    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

    47 min

  6. May 7

    What It Really Takes to Build a Shoe Brand | Ft. Funmi Abodenyi S1 E8

    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 Don't forget to like, share and subscribe.

    49 min

  7. Apr 30

    The Woman Behind Nollywood’s Most Iconic Looks- Yolanda Okereke S1 E6

    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 🎁 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real conversations

    43 min

  8. Apr 23

    I threw away the first set of women's shoes I made FT Eze David

    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 #PodcastClips 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

    43 min
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