thefashionroundtable

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 a...

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 less...

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&ap...

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, pric...

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 bei...

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...

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...

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...

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&a...

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 s...

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...

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...

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 scr...

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...