Interview with: The Tailor's Daughter

Introduce yourself:
I'm Victoria Umoh, a medical student of oau, studying Physiotherapy. I'm in my 4th year


Question:
Why did you choose fashion designing as a carrear?
Answer:
I was born into an expressive family, where creativity flowed through our veins. Fashion happens to be one of the many areas of that, so for me the passion for fashion was from birth.

Question:
What do you love about being a fashion designer?

Answer:
The idea that I can create and see my sketches come to life will always be amazing... That I can bring people joy with what I create is the best part for me

Question:
Who and which thing are the inspiration while creating a design?
Answer:
I draw inspiration from a lot of things, with different designs, different inspirations. I can't say for sure that there is just one source of inspiration. I literally can draw inspiration from any and everything.

Question:
What is fashion for you
Answer:
Fashion for me is a form of expression. My purest form.

Question:
According to you, what are the skills that are necessary for becoming a successful fashion designer?
Answer:
Success is relative, so becoming a successful fashion designer may mean different things to different people. I think to be success at anything requires passion, consistency, diligence and a willingness to learn. Successful fashion designers are not born, they are made and that requires a lot of intentionality.

Question:
How do you stay updated with the trend in the fashion industry?
Answer:
I love to learn so I catch up on social medial platforms and I'm a YouTube addict.

Question:
What are the work ethics that you believe in ?
Answer:
Consistency, Diligence , Excellent (CDE..) and hardwork

Question:
Tell us something about your background?
Answer :
I come from a creative bloodline, fashion is one of the many area. My mother , her mother and grand mother were tailors. We didn't have so much growing up, so hardwork, consistency and diligence was something I caught quite early. I started selling my products in secondary school. At the time, I wasn't into fashion at all, it was more of crafts making. I learnt most of what I know by watching YouTube videos and practicing. I had the opportunity to learn from my mum but I wasn't interested in fashion at the time..

Question:
For you, what are the most important facets of the fashion industry?
Answer:
I'd say fashion designing. It is literally the backbone of the fashion industry, I hope I don't sound biased lol

Question:
What are you greatest strength, as well as tell us about you?
Answer:
would say my greatest strength so far I think would be my mindset. It has taken a while, but I've been able to tune my mind to handle and process things differently, at all times but most especially when things get difficult (as they normally do). I think greatness starts with the mind. Before I create anything or implement any idea it goes through the gateway of my mind. I've worked on filling my mind with positivity and light so I give myself permission to dream and imagine. It really helps with my creativity and authenticity.

Question:
How would you define your personal style?
Answer:
Simple. Very simple

Question:
If not fashion designing what else would you be doing?
Answer:
if it wasn't fashion, Acting, or art. I write too

Question:
What has been your challenges and how do you face them?
Answer:
There are different challenges, for different stages of every journey. But what keeps me going is I treat my fashion career as a 'need' and not a 'want'. And when you really need to do something, you find a way to make it work, regardless.