I want to see my love and passion for the fashion industry be evident to everyone, definitely to everyone, and to see others reflect their true beauty through what they wear. Meet a woman who is strongly driven by her desire to be. She is Ogenemaro Victory, also known as Maro. She is the brain, the originator and the creative force behind her line of apparel.”Malo design.“
“maro design is a distinctive brand that draws inspiration from the natural environment and local culture, and her sense of African-Western fusion transcends the boundaries of the contemporary fashion industry. Marro Designs creates distinctive clothing for the whole family and allows the whole family to express themselves through style as a wholesome entity. A modern apparel business that incorporates vintage elegance into contemporary design using a variety of materials, including accessories.
As a young girl born and raised in Nigeria, her desires drove her to prioritize her love of the fashion industry.Because of her mother’s influence and early interest in fashion, she joined Caroline Fashion House’s apprenticeship program in 2005. I came to After completing her apprenticeship at SteveMash Clothing in 2009, she incorporated menswear into her own clothing line.
Marro continued his education at Delta State Polytechnic in Ogwasiuk, Nigeria, where he studied fashion design and clothing technology. She received high marks in her Higher National Diploma. She moved to the UK with her family in 2019 and continued to develop her style and brand while wearing it. Her love, enthusiasm, perseverance, sense of style and ingenuity have earned her the ‘Fashion Powerhouse’ in Aberdeen, England. As a result, she was recognized as the best contemporary fashion designer in Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire and won the Fashion Art Media Award during her Aberdeen Fashion Week.
What kind of self-image do you want people who wear Maro Design to have?So I wear things that remind me that fashion is cyclical. I want them to wear it with pride, recognizing that it is part of the modern fashion consciousness that never forgets its origins. old fashion. I’m especially happy when I receive a big purchase or family package because it encourages me to keep my business going.
What steps are you taking to ensure that your supply chain and production processes are in line with contemporary fashion ideas?
There are three major steps in production.
1. Procurement of fabric
2. Materials/accessories for producing garments
3. Pattern making and garment construction.
Over the years, I have been able to obtain a sustainable supply stream and have kept myself up to date with current market research for fabrics and materials specific to my niche, so this has given me It gives amazing end results.
What are your brand ambitions for the end of 2023?
Already committed to high volume ‘ready-to-wear’ production, they want to build a strong brand while maintaining their own niche in contemporary clothing and build a business website where they can see and order products from all over the world. thinking about. I also aim to create networks and like-minded people that will help me improve my skills and knowledge in the fashion business/industry.
LinkedIn: Oghenemarro Offeh and Instagram: @ to connect with brands.marro_designs
Association member:
British Fashion and Textile Council, UKFT
Nigerian Fashion Designers Association, Fadan
AFDEC African Fashion Development Empowerment Center