Made in Naija...Looking good is good business says Ms Vesy!

By Kemi Mobuse - Monday, March 07, 2016

So, here we go again...looking for some beautiful made in Naija stuffs, bam! we saw Ms Vesy, a very talented and creative Designer, who no matter your body shape or size can bring out the very best in you through clothes.

KMB decided to probe more into how she came to be in this fashion business and she was delighted to share her story with us....

Kemi Mobuse blog: Can we meet you?

Ms Vesy: Hello dear, Afternoon. Adeniyi Adebukonla is the name

Kemi Mobuse blog: What do you do?

Ms Vesy: I’m a fashion designer/tailor/dress maker/couturier Or Whatever u like to call it. LOl!

Kemi Mobuse blog: What inspired you going into fashion designer?

Ms Vesy: Hmmnn, I guess, trying to make the dresses made for me back then better.
Eventually it became a hobby, recreating my dresses n fixing them. Plus I’m a lover of art; I’ve been drawing as far back as i can remember “Giggles".

Kemi Mobuse blog: How old is your business and how has the market reception been?

Ms Vesy: It’s officially 3 yrs in April. It has been very good, my work speaks for me and God is involved.

Kemi Mobuse blog: Nice one. Is this your sole source of livelihood?

Ms Vesy: Yes it is.

Kemi Mobuse blog: What challenges have you experienced since you started?

Ms Vesy: Hmmnn. I would say getting experienced workers that are quite knowledgeable about the business.

Kemi Mobuse blog: What is the name of your business?

Ms Vesy: VESY

Kemi Mobuse blog: Just vesy?

Ms Vesy: Yes, Just VESY.

Kemi Mobuse blog: Unusual choice of name. What inspired it?

Ms Vesy: Yes it is. Trying to fit everything together into one n the old schools like DKNY n FUBU. It is an acronym

Kemi Mobuse blog: Nice one dear.

Kemi Mobuse blog: What was the worst advice you have been given since you started out?

Ms Vesy: Get a job, go back to your course of study n continue to medicine (I studied anatomy).

Kemi Mobuse blog: Did you take the advice?

Ms Vesy: Nope I didn’t take the advice. I choose to Follow my passion

Kemi Mobuse blog: What has been your most memorable experience since you started?

Ms Vesy: I have a lot, but there’s one that stood out

Kemi Mobuse blog: Share with us please

Ms Vesy: One of my clients from the states came around to fit her dress, never measured never seen, her dress was so perfect she almost cried n kept on praying for me, gave me a handful of tip n a gift.

Kemi Mobuse blog: Awwwwww,that is sooo sweet. Am sure, you got her as a loyal client from then on.

Ms Vesy: Yes i did

Kemi Mobuse blog: How affordable are your prices?

Kemi Mobuse blog: And what can you say sets you apart from others in same line of business?

Ms Vesy: Yes we are affordable n like I always say expensive is a relative term.

Ms Vesy: We understand the human body....everyone can be curvy just depends on perspective.*smiles

Kemi Mobuse blog: How do you get your clients?

Ms Vesy: Mostly referrals and social media

Kemi Mobuse blog: Any advice for upcoming entrepreneurs?

Ms Vesy: Believe in yourself, Trust your instincts, Get advice, Learn about the craft and add God to it. You'll be fine

Kemi Mobuse blog: How can your future clients contact you?

Ms Vesy: Referrals social media et all. 07066284303 or they can send a mail to adeniyiadebukonla@gmail.com