Clothings offers female garments for all kinds of occasions at an affordable rate. She speaks to X2 about her fashion line.

What motivated you to go into business for self?

First of all, I do not see it as a business because I don’t get so much profit from it but I am doing it for the love and interest I have in fashion and I believe that is what really counts. I get enough to put food on my table. My mom told me about how I used to cut up my skirts to make it short when I was young. Judging from all what they told me, I can actually say, I have always had a passion for fashion. So I am in it because I am passionate about it.

Did you have a regular 9-5 before starting this business?

Yes, I actually worked at Meros Capital Management in Lagos after school for about 2 to 3 years, that was before Suchille Clothing came up.

What age range are you focusing on?

Now, my clientele is mainly younger people; I have not really had elderly clients but I don’t want to put any age limit to people I make clothes for. For Suchille Clothings, we want to focus on anybody that wants to look good.

What are the upsides of running the business?

The benefit is that I am in charge of my time, I wake up when I want to , I sleep at my terms too, am not under compulsion to wake up at a particular time. It’s flexible and I am enjoying that.

What challenges have you faced over time?

Since I am not from a rich background, I had no financial back up while starting the business; I used my personal savings to start Suchille Clothings. Also because I am not known, it was difficult breaking into the fashion industry. Also the lack of reliable staff and competent tailors, you tell them one thing , most times, they deliberately do otherwise. There is also the issue of power supply.

Ever thought of packing up in frustration?

The thought comes once in a while when I get frustrated so badly by some clients. Then I start thinking that maybe I am not good at what I do, but I don’t let the thought stay in me for long, I will tell myself, “you are good, don’t let that weigh you down”. So I try not to let it get into me to the extent of actually giving up.

What have you learnt that they don’t teach in books?

I have learnt to be patient and always make sure my clients are satisfied and also to put my all in everything I do.

What projections do you have for the future?

I want Suchille Clothings to be a household name, to become a trendy ‘must have’ for every lady out there.

What advice would you give potential entrepreneurs?

You have to know a lot about fashion and you have to like to design; these are the two things that have been keeping me going.