Beebee Couture got our attention with her perfectly tailored designs and Exquisite magazine decided to have an interview with the CEO, Blessing Idoko Omada. Let’s read her story!
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR BRAND
My name is Blessing Idoko Omada and I am the founder of BeeBee Couture. I am 27 years old, I hail from Benue State but I was born and raised in the ancient city of Ibadan. I’m the first child of my parent, asides from my love for fashion I love music and have plans of taking it as a career.
My brand, Beebee Couture was birthed out of my love for looking elegant and beautiful without necessarily breaking the bank and of course, my love for making money was a factor too.
HOW AND WHEN DID YOUR JOURNEY BEGIN?
So when I was still young I would always choose my style during the festive period and I just loved the idea of being unique and elegant.
Fast forward to 2018, I started selling readymade outfits, the ones from China. Whenever I had an order and my supplier doesn’t have it available, I’d rather get the fabric and ask my tailor to sew it for me instead of telling the client it was not available.
In 2018 I knew I needed to switch to ready-to-wear but I didn’t have the money too but I started eventually I’m 2019 after I got an idea from OLARSLIM who started her clothing brand by collaborating with a tailor. So I started with different tailors at Yaba and the rest is history
WHAT’S YOUR SIGNATURE STYLE?
Afrocentric Designs
WHO ARE YOUR IDEAL TARGET AUDIENCE?
Women between the ages of 25-55 years who loves stylish and trendy Afrocentric and/or contemporary designs and wants to slay on a budget.
WHAT’S BEEN YOUR BEST MOMENTS AS A DESIGNER?
Reading positive reviews from my clients. Nothing can compare to the Joy I derive from it.
WHAT’S BEEN YOUR WORST MOMENTS AS A DESIGNER?
When clients have complains o. Also not able to meet up with the delivery time due to some unforeseen circumstances.
ON A SCALE OF 1-10, WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR RESPONSE FROM CUSTOMER SATISFACTION?
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WHAT MAKES YOUR BRAND DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS?
What makes our brand stand out is our unique designs, our diversity of designs and how we cater for the needs of women in our niche.
KINDLY SHARE TIPS FOR STAYING SUCCESSFUL IN THIS BUSINESS
Pray, research, always stay updated, follow and learn from people ahead of you, be humble, have friends who share similar aspirations and be ready to learn, unlearn and relearn.
WHAT ADVICE WILL YOU GIVE TO START-UPS THAT HAVE SIMILAR VISIONS AS YOU DO?
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Be patient, be consistent and don’t give up. You’re the owner of your vision, only you can see it hence it’s not all opinions that matter.
Do what works for you and please be close to God!!!! Except it’s juju you want to be doing and e no go pay you o. So have a relationship with God. Pray always for yourself and your business.
SHARE A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU
I can be very playful sometimes but I’m always about work and work
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