The success of this enterprise stems from ones love and devotion to his culture and country.
The recent upsurge of African print in the fashion industry and its culture has become the latest fashion accessory in the continent and has even become more of an identity, which evokes a sense of belonging among those adorned in it. At 22, Ngeh Clifford already has a brand name in the domain of fashion designing in Cameroon. A former medicine student who indulged in fashion designing not only says entrepreneurship is great, but that it motivates one to know some people look up to them as a source of inspiration. He maintained that, his mode seeks to elevate the Cameroonian culture by designing traditional outfits of different cultures in the country. The young entrepreneur yearns to prevent the extinction of the textile tradition in the country in particular and Africa in general using the delicate craftsmanship of the African artisans. His works include ; male and female wears, shoes, beach wears as well as accessories such as, bags, watches, belts, bangles, and household furniture like couches. In fact, he displays his know-how on anything he can possibly place ‘Ankara on’. The line is fabricated in using high quality materials in Cameroon especially from Douala and Bamenda and of course inspired by African fabrics from countries like Ghana, Congo and Nigeria. I’m inspired by traditional and contemporary African designs which are built to have a distinct style, he explained. With a workforce of ten employees who are paid in relation to their monthly output, this establishment kicked-off a year ago with a capital of FCFA 5 million. ‘‘Before now, I had been sewing at home, getting orders online and did sales on the social media platform. It’s ...
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Acho Beatrice
Please I will like to learn from you, where are you located?.
Please where is ur fashion Enterprise located I will like to have my intership there this coming 2021.I'm studying fashion designing in the university in a professional school In Yaounde
I will love to be a member of your team. Fashion and designings has always been my dream.. Thanks
Whizzclif the mentor of fashion designing..i will really love to become a member of your domain or a worker for a straight year or two gain experience and start up something very good
Nelson
I am a die hearth lover of fashion and designing.I hold a bachelor in Business Administration from Higher InstiTunes of Commerce and Management, University of Bamenda. nnI have indulged in fashion and designing since 2015 and I create a brand of my own known as TN FASHION. nnI am also looking forward to work with great designer from which I can learn more skills.
Inibile Élise
Becoming a designer has always been my dream... and it is very encouraging when you love what you are doing then when someone ask you to do...am a student writing the advance level this year...so when I have my advance level..or during holidays I will love participate.... thanks
Ottto Alexandra
I will love to be a member