When it comes to looking good, you can't go wrong with Entourage Empire
By Kemi Mobuse - Saturday, March 05, 2016
So, we thought, its time we go look for our entrepreneurs who are into the fashion business. KMB came across Mr Alao, and we sat down with him to know why he went into the business. Read his interview below:
Kemi
Mobuse blog: Can we meet you?
Entourage Empire: Yes ma,I am Alao abdulrauf olamilekan, President and founder of
Entourage Empire
Kemi
Mobuse blog: What does Entourage Empire do?
Entourage Empire: Entourage deal in production of quality apparel and accessories
Kemi Mobuse blog: Nice choice of name. What inspired the name and the business?
Entourage Empire: Thanks. Well the business as always been in the family
Kemi
Mobuse blog: And you went into it because it was? Or because you love it?
Entourage Empire: My mum was a clothe Merchant. She
used to own a store at gbagi in ibadan.
Entourage Empire: I went into it for my love and passion for fashion.
Entourage Empire: I went into it for my love and passion for fashion.
And
for the name I believe if Buhari/someone of high caliber should move around
town without any escort or entourage then you see him/her as ordinary.
But
once d escort/entourage is with him/her then he/she becomes a VVIP
So I thought without proper/classy apparel and accessories man is just an ordinary person in clothing, But the moment, one steps into the proper apparel and accessories u become a classy person.
And there is this saying "the way you dress is the way you will be addressed"
So I thought without proper/classy apparel and accessories man is just an ordinary person in clothing, But the moment, one steps into the proper apparel and accessories u become a classy person.
And there is this saying "the way you dress is the way you will be addressed"
Kemi
Mobuse blog: Nice one!
Kemi
Mobuse blog: So, how old is your business now and how is it faring
Entourage Empire: I started the business back in 2013. Well it's been faring well.
Kemi
Mobuse blog: How has the market reception been, business wise?since
inception
Entourage Empire: To be sincere it been full of ups and down
Bt people seems to be more aware of the quality in made in Nigerian products now. Patronage is on d average
Kemi Mobuse blog: Is this your sole source of livelihood?
Bt people seems to be more aware of the quality in made in Nigerian products now. Patronage is on d average
Kemi Mobuse blog: Is this your sole source of livelihood?
Entourage Empire: Yes it is
Kemi Mobuse blog: Do you see yourself doing
anything else?
Entourage Empire: Well am a business minded
fellow, and am always looking for things to grow on
Kemi
Mobuse blog: What can you say makes you stand out from others in the same line
of business?
Entourage Empire: I always like everyone of my production to have that finishing touches
that makes people argue if it's made in Nigeria or not.
Kemi
Mobuse blog: What has been your most memorable business experience?
Entourage Empire: That Was in 2014 when I got a call from UK to make huge amount of shoes
for a wedding. That moment I can never forget because I was about giving up
then.
Kemi Mobuse blog: Awww, that will surely make your day. Were you able to meet up the demand?
Entourage Empire: It's made the year sef and yes I was. And the man gave me some extra cash for a job well done
Kemi Mobuse blog: Weldone!
Kemi Mobuse blog: Awww, that will surely make your day. Were you able to meet up the demand?
Entourage Empire: It's made the year sef and yes I was. And the man gave me some extra cash for a job well done
Kemi Mobuse blog: Weldone!
Kemi
Mobuse blog: What was the worst advice ever given you, since you started?
Entourage Empire: "Face your study and graduate with a good grade, then u will have
a good job and quit this business I hear you are about to start" It was
from one of my sister .She is really proud of me now though.
Kemi
Mobuse blog:Ha-ha.
Do
you have any high profile client yet?
Entourage Empire: No, but working toward some
Kemi
Mobuse blog: Any. Advice for upcoming entrepreneurs?
Entourage Empire: It's never easy but keep going it will get better some day.
Kemi
Mobuse blog: Thanks. How will you like your future customers to contact
you?
Entourage Empire: They can contact me on 07036299855, on IG handle entourage_apparel or
bbm:2bb77e66.
Kemi
Mobuse blog: Thanks you for your time
Entourage Empire: It’s my pleasure.
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Great interview kemi and keep up the good work entourage apparel
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