In this honest and inspiring conversation, Derin Fabikun opens up about building her fashion brand from the age of 19, navigating slow seasons, overcoming health challenges, and finding the courage to keep going when giving up felt like the easier option.
She shares the realities behind the evolution of her brand, why quality fashion comes at a cost, and the opportunities many emerging designers are missing.

Whether you're a fashion entrepreneur, creative, or anyone building something from scratch, this episode is packed with practical insights and lessons on resilience, growth, and staying the course.
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00:00 – Introduction
01:49 – What did you start with as a 19-year-old?
03:57 – How did Fabling by Derin begin?
05:03 – Was it easier to start a fashion business then or now?
06:16 – There was a time your business went quiet—what happened?
11:37 – Credit Direct Hype
12:29 – Did you ever think, "I'm not doing this anymore"?
17:40 – Where is the brand today: ready-to-wear or bespoke?
19:00 – What does your pricing look like today?
19:30 – What do you say to people who ask, "Why can't it be less expensive?"
20:42 – What advice would you give to upcoming designers?
22:48 – What opportunities are designers not taking advantage of?
24:45 – Giveaway 🎁
25:53 – Outro

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#DerinFabikun #FashionBusiness #NigerianFashion #CreativeEntrepreneur #ReadyToWear #BespokeFashion

Welcome to TheGbemiOO

A channel where culture, fashion, business, and real conversations meet. From insights in the fashion industry to honest discussions on life, work, and everything in between, this channel gives you a front-row seat into my world.

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On this episode of The Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with Nonye, founder of That Thing Called Fashion, to discuss the realities of being a fashion content creator in today's digital world.

From creating content before influencing became mainstream to building a business, assembling a management team, negotiating brand deals, and navigating the pressure of social media, Nonye shares the lessons she's learned from years in the industry.

We also talk about the pressure to appear glamorous online and the truths about influencing that most people never see.

Whether you're a content creator, fashion entrepreneur, aspiring influencer, or simply curious about the business behind social media, this episode is packed with practical insights and honest conversations.


00:00 – Intro
01:38 – How she started
04:44 – Was content creation always the plan?
06:15 – When she started making money
08:15 – How she knew what to charge
09:09 – The platform that has worked best for her
09:02 – Biggest challenges she has faced
16:00 – Credit Direct Hype
16:47 – How important is Fashion Week for fashion creators?
18:20 – The pressure to look glamorous online
21:07 – What happens when a brand you don't like reaches out?
26:47 – Staying authentic in collaborations
29:12 – Building a management team
31:44 – What people don't realize about being an influencer
33:06 – Advice for aspiring creators
34:33 – Giveaway 🎁
35:12 – Outro

#Nonye #ThatThingCalledFashion #FashionInfluencer #ContentCreator #FashionBusiness #FashionCreator #InfluencerMarketing #AfricanFashion #NigerianFashion #TheFashionRoundtable

Welcome to TheGbemiOO

A channel where culture, fashion, business, and real conversations meet. From insights in the fashion industry to honest discussions on life, work, and everything in between, this channel gives you a front-row seat into my world.

Let’s connect — follow me across all social platforms for more.

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gbemioo/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gbemioo?_r=1&_t=ZS-95BEyPb2vfM

On this episode of The Fashion Roundtable, we sit down with Style Infidel for a candid conversation about fashion, styling, weddings, Fashion Week, pricing, and the realities of working in the Nigerian fashion industry.

From styling brides and grooms to helping shape some of fashion's most memorable moments, Style Infidel shares the lessons, challenges, and hard truths that many people don't see behind the glamour.

We discuss why many people resist paying stylists, whether Nigerian fashion is truly expensive, who holds the most power in the industry, and what needs to change for Nigerian fashion to earn greater global recognition.

If you're a designer, stylist, entrepreneur, fashion lover, or simply curious about the business behind the industry, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

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00:00 – Intro
01:44 – How he got into fashion
03:00 – How he landed his first gig
08:10 – The story behind the name Infidel
09:04 – Brides and Grooms of Infidel
11:18 – Why every couple should have a stylist
12:50 – Matching the bride and groom's looks
15:56 – The biggest fashion mistakes couples make
16:50 – What he does during Fashion Week
24:10 – Why people resist paying stylists in Nigeria
29:57 – Is Nigerian fashion expensive?
41:02 – Credit Direct Hype
41:32 – One uncomfortable truth about Nigerian fashion
50:57 – Is the fashion industry properly structured?
54:48 – Who holds the most power in Nigerian fashion?
1:04:44 – What must change for Nigerian fashion to be taken seriously globally
1:09:36 – Ready-to-wear and fast fashion brands
1:11:54 – Giveaway 🎁
1:12:00 – Outro

#StyleInfidel #NigerianFashion #FashionBusiness #FashionStylist #AfricanFashion #FashionWeek #WeddingFashion #BridalStyle #FashionIndustry #TheFashionRoundtable