Sterope:
Primark does

My favourite store was Debenhams. Boohoo has taken over now . I was lost when I heard the news and I am still lost.

When I was in Nigeria, I bought materials and sew but it also brings another set of headache.

God bless you! Bohoo, too! I love clothes that are chic and you can comfortably use for years.

All these nonsense they sell today... one wear or one wash and it has lost alignment and appeal.

Yes, Primark delivers to Nigeria. I get clothes and flats. My former colleague and I used to plan our orders together. She was the plug.

pocohantas:


Then I should consider entering that business.

You might have to direct us to this your customer, we plenty wey need am. I have an unusual taste, I hope it works for me.

That your unusual taste is what I don't understand. Please, stick to the Zara and Primark them.

And let us manage our thrift wears in peace.

UyaiIncomparabl:


How much is your waybill to Lagos? Let me support small.

Where in Lagos?

Ngo24:


Where in Lagos?

Lekki.

Sterope:
Primark does

My favourite store was Debenhams. Boohoo has taken over now . I was lost when I heard the news and I am still lost.

When I was in Nigeria, I bought materials and sew but it also brings another set of headache.

I've not embraced sewing clothes.

My knowledge of fabrics is at best basic... I only know wool, cotton, silk, polyester. But in the Nigerian fabric world, there's organza, sequin, various grades of ankara, various types of lace, senator, etc. Headache o.

And then my few experiences with tailors.

And the stress of choosing styles, fitting and all what not.

Cost! To buy a fabric and sew a complete nice dress may end up costing you 15-18k and you may not like it.
Whereas I can use 8500 to 12k to get a really pleasing gown.

UyaiIncomparabl:


Lekki.

It shouldn't be more than 2k to 2,500 through DHL

Google scondy clothing.

Affordable, trendy and decent clothes.

AuroraB:
Are you saying there are no decent clothes out there or something... depends on where you buy from ooo...I can count about 6 retailers I know and they got nothing to do with mass produced outfits

I am saying they are not many and the ones I see are not so affordable. But since only you know 6 premium retailers, drop their business pages. That is what we are here for.

PrimadonnaO:


Primark, too.

That's why I like to personally stick with brands I know, and I'm comfortable with.

Once I find a shop that stocks my kind of clothes (H&M, River Island, Atmosphere, Zara, M&S, etc), I leave my umbilical cord with them. They offer decent yet classy outfits.

The first time I moved to Lagos, I was frustrated. I used to think Lagos was the hub where I could get affordable, decent quality clothes EASILY!

But the reality wasn't funny. You'll walk into boutiques and most of what you find are China or even local market-sewn mass produced clothes.

They look flashy and nice... but the quality is nothing to write home about.

Sometimes I'll buy out of desperation, maybe because I really need it, but one wear and I already hate it. I end up giving them out.

These days vendors are just stocking extreme clothes, either they are too revealing or too Mary-Amaka-ish.

I'm looking for clothes for work and church, you're giving me open-breasts and deep-back clothes.

Did I tell you it's a wild party I'm shopping for?

But you know what? It's the demand. These days, most girls are not satisfied with their outfits unless it's showing plenty of skin.

so how do we grow the Nigerian Economy if we only believe in foreign clothes ?

Truth is something has to give. A lot of local designers are making quality and affordable clothes. We need to change the wrong mindset that its quality cos its foreign. Very untrue.

pocohantas:


I am saying they are not many and the ones I see are not so affordable. But since only you know 6 premium retailers, drop their business pages. That is what we are here for.

Babe, I have a solution that will enable women get their kind of clothes.

No more bowing to trends

Are u interested?

Signs of the times;evil times .Don’t let them deceive you cos Jesus loves you.

UyaiIncomparabl:


Lekki.

Shouldn't be more than 2k to 2,500 if I'm sending it through DHL

Ngo24:


Shouldn't be more than 2k to 2,500 if I'm sending it through DHL

Ok. I will contact you soonest.

scondy:


so how do we grow the Nigerian Economy if we only believe in foreign clothes ?

Truth is something has to give. A lot of local designers are making quality and affordable clothes. We need to change the wrong midset that its quality cos its foreign. Very untrue.

No. The mindset isn't that it's quality because it's foreign. I mentioned specific brands... and I've been sticking with these all through the years because I've seen them to actually be quality.

In comparison to most Nigerian brands I've tried, I'll still pick my specific foreign brands, honestly, because they give me value for money.

To be honest, I'm patriotic, but what do I gain buying a dress for 10, 500 and it's fraying or doesn't look good enough after 6 months to 1 year?

My younger sisters don't buy much clothes with their money. I give them my clothes or buy for them... and it outlives the few Nigerian brands that they buy..

It's sad, but it's really hard to sacrifice value for money over trying to boost Nigerian local designers..

My sweetheart Wumi2017 is always decent and she still looks gorgeous for me. Maybe you ask her where she got her wears.

UyaiIncomparabl:


Ok. I will contact you soonest.

Ok sis

They love it

cococandy:
I know a lady that sells outfits that cover your body if that’s what you’re looking for. If you want skimpy too, she for you.
All directly from the stores ASOS, H&M, BooHoo, Shein, etc in UK.

And her prices are super duper reasonable for where the clothes come from.

Follow her on Insta if you’re interested. Pictures below

Not those cheaply made Chinese and fashion nova outfits that don’t last.

This is what came up in my search.

PrimadonnaO:


No. The mindset isn't that it's quality because it's foreign. I mentioned specific brands... and I've been sticking with these all through the years because I've seen them to actually be quality.

In comparison to most Nigerian brands I've tried, I'll still pick my specific foreign brands, honestly, because they give me value for money.

To be honest, I'm patriotic, but what do I gain buying a dress for 10, 500 and it's fraying or doesn't look good enough after 6 months to 1 year?

My younger sisters don't buy much clothes with their money. I give them my clothes or buy for them... and it outlives the few Nigerian brands that they buy..

It's sad, but it's really hard to sacrifice value for money over trying to boost Nigerian local designers..

i get you but there are good local designers that have clothe that match foreign quality. Do not forget that the textile and fabrics are equally imported. Thye arent manufactured by the local designers. So just as we have locally made wears that wash easily, we have freign ones that also do.

It all boils down to the designers choice of fabric. Be it local or foreign. if they would ensure they don't compromise on quality fabric to maximize profit. That is what the brands you mentioned do. That is how their brands were built.

The devil is working full time. I also noticed it, almost every shop sells the same thing.

UyaiIncomparabl:


If you sell first grade and you are in Lagos, send me a mail. I no get money for waybill o.

Look at your coconut head!! LMAO

You don't want to pay for delivery. How will the items be delivered to you nauu??

folake4u:
It's not been easy, Sis.
All the online vendors on my WhatsApp post "show me your brezz, thighs, backside" outfits that are trendy for yoppy girls, I usually check IG handles for decent clothes and the prices cost a fortune.

Really surprised, my store sell affordable clothing and I don't stock such clothing. I sort clothes alot, ranging from stock clothing to first grade chiffon tops.

I can't sell what I cannot wear.

PrimadonnaO:


This is what came up in my search.

that’s it. She has those other brands you mentioned too

You too much

pocohantas:



Thanks Coco. Let me even add it on my frontpage post.

scondy:


i get you but there are good local designers that have clothe that match foreign quality. Do not forget that the textile and fabrics are equally imported. Thye arent manufactured by the local designers. So just as we have locally made wears that wash easily, we have freign ones that also do.

It all boils down to the designers choice of fabric. Be it local or foreign. if they would ensure they don't compromise on quality fabric to maximize profit. That is what the brands you mentioned do. That is how their brands were built.

There lies the issue. How do we know the ones that are trustworthy?

It's people with plenty of money that can go about doing trial and error. If I have 15 to 20k to get a really nice dress, because that money means a lot to me, I'll jejely go for a guaranteed brand, such that if even a local designer offers 12k for something similar, I'll be very skeptical.

We'll get there sha. The more local brands prove themselves, the more visibility they'll get, and the rest of us skeptics will start patronising, too.

cococandy:
that’s it

Awesome. I'll be scared to do pay before delivery, though... it seems to be a new business.

uboma:


Please do not consider the words in bold as an option.

Hahaha

PrimadonnaO:


There lies the issue. How do we know the ones that are trustworthy?

It's people with plenty of money that can go about doing trial and error. If I have 15 to 20k to get a really nice dress, because that money means a lot to me, I'll jejely go for a guaranteed brand, such that if even a local designer offers 12k for something similar, I'll be very skeptical.

We'll get there sha. The more local brands prove themselves, the more visibility they'll get, and the rest of us skeptics will start patronising, too.

most def.

PrimadonnaO:


Awesome. I'll be scared to do pay before delivery, though... it seems to be a new business.

You have nothing to worry about. I can’t risk my reputation on someone I don’t know. I’ll personally pay you back your money if she doesn’t deliver.
Which hasn’t happened before.

Yes, skimpy cloth are in trend but I still get to buy cloth that covers body well. Good cloth are everywhere, not everyone can wear those ½yard cloth.

Yeah, I loved what I saw on Boohoo today . I will definitely be buying from them henceforth.

I like sewing but it can be expensive and the finished product most times won't be worth the effort and the cost. I found the perfect fabric guy in Yaba when I was in Lagos.

PrimadonnaO:


I've not embraced sewing clothes.

My knowledge of fabrics is at best basic... I only know wool, cotton, silk, polyester. But in the Nigerian fabric world, there's organza, sequin, various grades of ankara, various types of lace, senator, etc. Headache o.

And then my few experiences with tailors.

And the stress of choosing styles, fitting and all what not.

Cost! To buy a fabric and sew a complete nice dress may end up costing you 15-18k and you may not like it.
Whereas I can use 8500 to 12k to get a really pleasing gown.

cococandy:

You have nothing to worry about. I can’t risk my reputation on someone I don’t know. I’ll personally pay you back your money if she doesn’t deliver.
Which hasn’t happened before.

Hehehe. Nice! She's even on sales!!!