A smile lights up a whole room, so should your outfit...

...meet the lady with the magic fingers behind the designs...
What is your name?

Mopelola Sulyman.

Tell me a bit about yourself (Biography)?

I'm from Kwara State, born and bred in Ilorin. I'm the only girl and second born of my family.  I've two brothers and I am 100% Fulani.

Educational Background:

I attended Unilorin Primary and Secondary School. I studied Microbiology in Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin and graduated in 2012.

Your Business name?

'235 Couture'.

About your 235 Couture?

235 couture is a name brand created to cater to the apparel needs of females for all occasions. It is a clothing line with unique, comfortable and affordable pieces that looks and feel wonderful. Clothing items include Jackets/Blazers, Dresses, Skirts, Shorts and Tops among others.

How 235 Couture started?

Initially, 235 couture started out as Billz wearz (BW), an idea that occurred sometime in 2010, out of my love for fashion and all things beautiful. I sketched my designs and give to tailors to make for me. But I felt I'd do better interpreting my sketches and ideas myself, so I decided to learn how to cut and sew myself. However, I had to finish school to avoid distractions, I knew what I wanted though. And I continued making plans in my head. I felt I needed a more catchy name too, hence the name  changed from 'Billz wearz' to '235 couture'. I finally enrolled at Pretty creations, where I learned to cut and sew.

Source of inspiration:

The female body is so diverse and unique, different body types and shapes inspire different ideas. I love music, so music and TV inspire me too. I'm so crazy about fashion- I get ideas even when I sleep! (tongue out).

Future Business Ambitions:

I would like to have a showroom where people can get ready-to-wear clothing items, which are my designs, and also expand from clothes to accessories such as shoes, bags...et cetera in the nearest future.

Where do you see 235 Couture in future?

It is my dream that 235 couture attains a level of international recognition. I see it rising to a point where it'll become a force for classy women all over the world to reckon with.

Business challenges:

Not being taken so seriously by some people when I first started as Billz wearz was a major challenge. And some customers can be really difficult to please and frustrating too!

Worst/best moments:

Life is all about ups and downs, but I choose not to dwell so much on the bad moments. My best moments are those I spend with people I love. And appreciation and great feed backs from customers can be pretty exciting too!

Advise for people with related minds:

Genuine interest, dedication, patience, determination and perseverance are major keys to success and will take you a long way.

Contacts Information:

BBM: 281F10A2

Phone Number: 08131212312

E-mail: mopelolasulyman@yahoo.com

Facebook: facebook.com/235couture

Instagram: @235couture.