GBALUWE Ayodele Moses is
the creative force behind Classy Clothings, an outfit he set up eight years
ago. He started nurturing the dream of being a fashion designer at the age of
nine and pursued it passionately.
Ayodele, who hails from Ondo State, attended
St. Helen’s Demonstration Primary School and St. Joseph's College all in Ondo
State.
The student of Fine and
Applied Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, who designs
English and native attires for both male and female clients, also specialises
in embroidery on fabrics.
He says, “I started noticing that I could
design at the age of nine, and so, I pursued my dream, and finally established
Classy Clothings eight years ago.”
Ayodele continues, “I have a fashion studio
where I employ people to work with me. I also organise workshops and training
for those who want the hands-on experience. I have some people doing their Industrial
Training (IT) programme in my studio.”
Ayodele, who says he is also into arts and
crafts such as tie & dye, batik making, paintings and general
artwork, says his parents have been very supportive and encouraging. “My
parents are fashion-conscious people and they always advise and support me in
prayer,” he enthuses.
How does he cope with
his academic programme?
He says: “It is not easy to combine education
with full-time job in fashion, but it is just a matter of time management. I make
sure that my work does not affect my studies and vice versa.”
He also bares his mind on the wrongs in the
industry, which have the potential of stifling creativity.
“I have noticed that many Nigerian designers
imitate designs from abroad. It is not right. If they can focus on our own
African designs, it will be a very good thing.”
On the future, he says, “I see myself
becoming great in the industry. My dream is to introduce my own style and idea into
the industry and also impart knowledge to people that are willing to go into
fashion and art, both locally and internationally.”
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