Lara Oyedele

Female

Banjul

Gambia

Profile Information:

Profession / role:
Boutique owner
Company / organisation:
Empress Lounge Fashion Boutique
My primary role in relation to fashion is:
Consumer, Designer, Buyer, Retailer
I am looking to discover or buy
networking, ideas, development
About me / About business or organisation:
I own a fashion boutique in the Gambia having moved out there last year to enjoy a simpler and more conscious lifestyle.
Career history / Company history:
Worked in Legal accounts, business and events management/administration for 18 years prior to moving to The Gambia

Comment Wall:

  • David McGill

    Would you be interested in a Gambia tartan fabric?

    Aug 19, 2010

  • David McGill

    Hi Laura, I actually design these fabrics and have them woven into cloth to produce accessories and gifts for African countries. By using the colours in a country's flag I can provide a unique international symbol which helps to create awareness and identity. You can see examples at www.tartansforafrica.com. Only 14 are shown on the website but I now have 23 countries. Ive now added a ready-to-wear range of skirts and even wrapping paper.
    I regularly collaborate with designers to produce outfits for fashion shows. This is the YouTube link for the first Tartans for Africa fashion show. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tartans+for+africa&...

    Aug 20, 2010