Brains, sketches and designs with Siaz!!!

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iaz clothing Nigeria is an upcoming clothing line that kicked off in Abuja years ago. It is well known for outstanding men outfits and designs produced from different fabrics that would thrill you. We got in touch with the MD/CEO of the company and he had a lot to share concerning the birth of his company. Be inspired as we take you through his success story…….

o   Introduce yourself;

My name is Akhibge Solomon Imoukhuede. I am the MD/CEO of Siaz Clothing Nigeria. I am from Edo state and a full, fledged Nigerian.

o      We wanna get to know you!

     I was born on 28^th July in Benin City, Edo state. I am the second child and only son in the midst of four girls. I attended Garrick memorial nursery, primary and secondary school as well there in Benin city. I got admission into Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma for my tertiary education where I studied industrial mathematics. Upon my graduation, I was posted to Lagos state for my youth service -There, I was fully exposed to the fashion world. Thereafter, I relocated to Abuja to start up my clothing line entirely and it has been an awesome experience so far.

o   Who/what inspired you to do what you do?

 My love for fashion designing stirred up while I was in the university so I can say that the world I lived in then inspired me. Also, an exposure to runway modeling under the mentorship of Bayo Adegbe popularly known as “Modella” served as another inspiration-  Bayo is an award winning fashion designer based in Lagos state. He inspired me and also taught me all the things I needed to know about the fashion industry ranging from colour combination, styling and designing as well as branding and textiles. I was so motivated  afterwards though learning how to sew wasn’t part of the plan but because of the incompetency of some tailors, I was forced into it.

o   #Tellthetruth! What are the hitches, challenges and negativities you faced/are currently facing in your business?

     Making clothes is not easy at all. You have to think of the right fabric to use, the designs to create, colour combination, etc. Truth be told, there is no style that has not been made before so you have to look for ways to make your designs matchless and that can be an issue sometimes.  Secondly, repeating designs is also a place to look at so you have to be on your toes to think of something different to make. Thirdly, getting the right fabric could be very tough sometimes- you might have the colours stuck in your head but no access to it. Then again, your customers! If you have customers that do not understand or are impatient, you might end up behind bars if something goes wrong…… lol…..least I forget, NEPA!!!!!!……We spend so money buying fuel because of inadequate power supply in the nation and it's so frustrating most times.

o   #Dropitlikeitshot! Say something to inspire someone today;

 

Never give up. Be determined, consistent and stay focused. Hold on to your dreams and strive to be better. Above all, put God first in all that you do…… God bless!

                
                 See photos of designs made by  Siaz clothing after the cut......
                                       

                                 MD/CEO rocking one of his designs!
 

                  More pics below..............

 

 

 

Thank you Siaz...............

To you out there, be inspired! 

Siaz is fine, Siaz is chic and Siaz is made in FCT

The unveiling.... welcome on board!

The harshness of the Nigerian society is really eating deep into its citizens. For me, I'd say it really got my brain to work- basking in the thought of what to do next keep me up all night. Though I was losing sleep, the pleasure and satisfaction I derived was remarkable. I critically looked back to at the things I love to do, not my hobbies per say but activities that would keep me on track with my mind off the menace around me most importantly, things that would serve as an inspiration to someone out there.

One of the ways I hope to inspire people is through writing and blogging. I have always loved to write, from writing poems, quotes, articles and a whole lot. I even wrote a story, unfortunately, I never got to complete it because I was distracted.....My old blog still exist though I haven’t been on it for a while now because of a shift…….All the same, I have an article I hope to publish soon so anticipate. However, one of my quotes reads- ‘there is always something positive to get out of every negative situation’. Having that in mind, I steered myself to put all my distractions aside and focus on what I can do for myself.  So, in the midst of all the harshness the Nigerian society feeds us with, dare to dream. Task yourself! Think! Create! Take that bold step!

The name of my new blog is called FINE 'n' CHIC TERRITORY (FCT) aka the blog for Entrepreneurs. I chose the word “fine” because it means “very skilled and delicate”, “of high quality” noble” etc and the word “chic” because it means “stylish and elegant”. Putting it all together, it’s a blog where the noble, skilled, classy, sophisticated, stylish and elegant people of Abuja are going to be high-minded. On that note, I or should I say "we" are going to be-

• Celebrating young and successful African Entrepreneurs. So if you are successful and good at what you do, we are coming for you;
• Promoting businesses/upcoming businesses that are still hidden in the dark;
• Showcasing talented people;
• Paving ways through which like minds can rub minds;
• Guiding young people on how to develop skills they have (mentor/mentee initiatives).

However, another aim  is for us to develop Entrepreneurial skills-think of what you can do for yourself, think of how you can empower yourself- Our government can't provide jobs for us so let's become our own boss, our government can't get us paid so let's make our own money. Lastly, this platform is going to be a spot filled with the best of the bests and will eventually become a network where we will not just be celebrating Nigeria's finest but the very best out of Africa!

We are Fine, We are Chic and We are made in Africa.