Name: Jacinta Auma Omwa
Profession: Fashion Designer
Business: Glamour Fashions and African Designs
When did you start your business and is it what you always dreamed of pursuing?
Jacinta: I started my business in 2008. I have always wanted to be a designer ever since I was in primary school. I loved playing with fabrics and colors at a young age and I was passionate about fashion too.
Tell us more about Glamour Fashions
Jacinta: Glamour Fashions has what a modern African man and woman requires in terms of stylish fashion. Our collection includes African wear,formal wear and bridal maids wear (African and western wear).
For African designs we have men African shirts and for the ladies,maxi khanga dresses,long and short African high waist. We also have skirts,pencil leso dresses, African shorts,embroided African dresses, short African dress tops,mothers khanga tops,kids African shorts,trousers and dresses.
Formal wear, bridal maids wear~African shades,satin and silk outfits with different and unique designs. Accessories~beaded African chains,earrings,rings and bangles, wooden African earrings and bangles. Metallic chains,bangles,bicep bangles and earrings.
What is the inspiration behind your designs?
Jacinta: I'm inspired by the African culture. I blend Western styles to suit African culture so as to bring out the real beauty of the modern African woman. My designs are described by a unique African style with a blend of western designs.
Who's the boss and what is your daily routine like?
Jacinta: I do the designs myself and I have two tailors who do all the stiching. I normally open my shop at around 9 A.M. I ensure that orders are delivered on time and also take new orders. I also do reserch on new fashion trends, attend fashion shows and check out for new fabrics.
Any lessons you have learned from starting your own business?
Jacinta: Starting my own business has taught me a great deal. I have learnt to handle challenges in both in my business and in my personal life. I have also learnt to take business risks and to lead by example. I have leant to be more creative and come up with new ideas,to stick to my principles and listen to my customers so as to give them the best service.
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own business?
Jacinta: If you are starting your own business I would advice you to put God first since He is the master planner. Always be optimistic and never give up no matter the challenges one is facing. Decide on what to do,since no one will decide for you. For anyone who wants to start their own business be open minded ,creative and innovative.
Note: Grab yourself the October Issue of Passion Magazine and check out more Glamour Fashion Designs.
Glamour Fashions and African Designs is located at Bestlady Center Cosmetics Building on Ronald Ngala Street next to Naivas Supermarket. Second floor suite no. 85. Tel no.+254722312227 or +254726628840
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