thefashionroundtable
thefashionroundtable 18 episodes Nov 12, 2026
The Fashion Roundtable is a podcast offering honest conversations about fashion, told from a Nigerian perspective. Episodes dig into the realities of the country's fashion industry, from designers and stylists to the business behind the clothes. It aims to give a candid, insider view of how style, culture and commerce intersect in Nigeria. The show is produced by and features the voices behind The Fashion Roundtable.
Episodes
Who owns your photos? The Business, Copyright & Future of Photography | Kola Oshalusi
Photography does more than capture beautiful images. It shapes how we see fashion, how brands present themselves, and how the world experiences African creativity.In this episode of The Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with renowned photographer Kola Oshalusi to discuss the business and changing landscape of fashion photography.From how African fashion has evolved visually to the legal ownership of
How to Buy Quality Fashion for Less | Midewears
How do you build a profitable fashion retail business in Nigeria? Where do you source your products, how much stock should you buy, and how do you keep your prices competitive while maintaining quality?On this episode of The Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with Midewears to discuss the business of selling women's fashion, from sourcing products in China and managing bulk purchases to pricing,
The Truth About Nigerian Fashion & Clout Culture | Ozinna Anumudu S2 E4
What does it take to build a successful fashion business in Nigeria? Beyond beautiful clothes and a strong brand identity, there's the business of getting products in front of the right people, building the right partnerships and turning visibility into sales.On this episode of The Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with Ozinna Anumudu, founder of Ozinna.com, who has worked with brands including
Weizdhurm Franklyn: Luxury Pricing, Couture & Client Drama |S2 E3
What does it really take to build a couture brand? From creating technically complex garments to pricing your work and standing by your creative vision, fashion goes far beyond making beautiful clothes.On this episode of The Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with Abelia, founder of Weizdhurm Franklyn, to discuss the business, creativity and challenges behind building a couture fashion brand.Abelia o
The Brutal Truth About Fashion PR: Cost, Influencers & Bad Press | Liz Osho & Njideka Akabogu
What does it really take to get a fashion brand noticed? And why do some brands spend millions on events only for nobody to talk about them?On this episode of Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with PR experts Liz Osho and Njideka Akabogu for an honest conversation about the realities of fashion PR, brand visibility, media attention and reputation management.From the cost of hiring a PR consultant to
Why Fashion Brands Fail: Sharon Ademefun on Global sizing lies, Markups & Money
In this episode of Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with Sharon Ademefun, founder of Body Politix, for an honest conversation about building fashion businesses, understanding the Nigerian woman, global sizing, pricing, markups, privilege, money and knowing when it is time to change direction.Sharon takes us back to her early days in business in 2011, sharing what she got right, what she got wrong a
From Setbacks To Success FT Derin Fabikun S1 E14 ( S1 Finale)
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 ar
The Business of Becoming a Fashion Influencer in Nigeria FT This Thing Called Fashion | S1 E14
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 lesso
I’ve been threatened by angry fans - The Style Infidel | S1 E13
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&apo
Fashion stylists do not get enough credit FT Veronica Ebie of Vanestyle| S1 E12
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, prici
Ebuka Has No Stylist + Noble Igwe Breaks Down Nigerian Fashion | S1 E11
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 – Intro1:45 – Why Ebuka doesn’t like being c
Inside Africa’s Biggest Fashion Shows | Mr Mahogany on GTB Fashion Weekend & More | S1 E10
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 t
What It Really Takes to Build a Shoe Brand | Ft. Funmi Abodenyi S1 E8
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 t
The Woman Behind Nollywood’s Most Iconic Looks- Yolanda Okereke S1 E6
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 Si
I threw away the first set of women's shoes I made FT Eze David
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&apos
I started modeling at 14 Ft Ruth Vader
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 she
People Curse Us Out Because Our Dresses Sell Out Too Fast | Ft. Renike, Co-founder of Bawsty
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 st
I Used My ICAN Fees to Buy a Makeup Kit & Ready-to-Wear Doesn’t Have to Be Cheap
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
She built a fashion brand that sold over 35,000 pieces..Ft Nkiru Achukwu | Founder of Zephans & Co
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 scra
What It Really Takes To Dress A Superstar Ft Swazzy & Zack
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 r
