For 15 years and counting, Ijejeme Roseline, CEO, Roselois Clothing has not looked back when she decided to embrace the fabric business.
The woman of style from Ojah, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State is constantly evolving and adding value to her line of business.
In this chat with the publisher of SOLIDNEWSNG.COM Online Magazine, Roseline, who is also a civil servant, talks about her fashion business.
What makes a good business woman?
Consistent, you keep on doing what you know how best to do.
How much does it cost to own a good print fabric?
For as low as N2,000, you can buy Ankara of that range that will last for like two or three years.
What does it mean to be fashionable?
Being fashionable is someone that is conscious of what he or she wears.
What are some of the challenges you encountered when you started?
Low patronage is one of them
What is the greatest thing God has done for you?
God gave me life and blessed me with a wonderful husband and Kids.
Who is your best dressed Nigerian woman and why?
Alakija, she knows how to put the fabric together and come out gorgeous always.
What colors are in vogue?
The colors that are in vogue are Green, Gold and Rose Gold.
What is your favorite color and why?
I don’t have a favorite color. I love gorgeous clothes no matter the color.
What are the things people don’t know about you?
People don’t know I love food, I love the less privilege and I love outings
How lucrative is the fabric business?
Fabric business is highly profitable, just like food; you must put clothes for daily outing, weeding, naming ceremony and infact all occasions.
What is your favorite food?
Rice made in any form like: jollof rice, fried rice, coconut rice, Rice and stew, rice and vegetable source, local rice made with red oil, local beans and catfish.
How about drinks?
I love Irish drink
What is the sweetest thing about marriage?
Love and companionship
How do you relax?
Hanging out with my friends
Describe your personal style?
I love to style myself with native attires and head ties to go with it, because it makes me look gorgeous and acceptable whenever I step out.
What is a must-have in a woman’s bag?
A woman must have a mirror in her bag, powder and lip stick or lip gloss and a perfume.
What is your definition of a stylish woman?
A stylish woman is someone that is concerned about how she looks.
When was the last time you wore a suit and was the occasion?
I can’t remember the last time I wore a suit, I love African attires
Which is your favorite, corporate or native attires and why?
I love native attires, I love my country and I want to promote our culture.
Describe yourself in a nutshell?
I am a fashionista, a goal getter and lover of God.
Who is your fashion icon?
Chief Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija
For someone that wants to go into this business, what kind of advice would you give?
For any one that wants to go into fashion business must first of all be a fashionista. Most time people admire what I wear and they tell me to get it for them, you must have passion for the business, you must know the quality fabric, you must be friendly because your friends are going to be your first customer.
Are you a lipstick or gloss woman?
I’m a lipstick woman, red is my always.
What is the secret behind your youthful looks?
I eat lots vegetables, I drink water and I don’t allow the problem of this world to stress me. I am okay with what I have achieved so far.
What is the most expensive in your wardrobe and why did you buy it?
It is my dinner gown; I bought it because I wanted to stand out.
Are you a flat or heel woman?
I’m a heel woman, I love heels.
What does fashion means to you?
Fashion means everything to me because I learn living from it.
What’s your philosophy of life?
My philosophy of life is – be contented with what you have because you can never have enough.
Can you tell us the three beauty products that you can’t live without and why?
I don’t have any particular products. I hold dear, I may do with the one that is available.
Share your happy moments with us?
When I gave birth to a set of quadruplets it was my happiest moment ever
Do you mind telling us the names of your quadruplets?
Praise Ijejeme, Peace Ijejeme, Precious Ijejeme and Peculiar Ijejeme.
How old are your quadruplets?
They were born on October 13, 2008 (13 years old)
What are your best fashion accessories?
Shoes and Jewelry
How many awards do you have to your credit?
I only got an award when I gave birth to my quadruplets.
What is the greatest lesson life has taught you?
Trust no one
What are the essential things a woman of style must have in her wardrobe?
There must be beautiful and lovely clothes in a woman’s wardrobe.
Everyone has a hero or an Icon, who is your heroes or Icons?
My mother is my heroine
