I love to express myself as a fashion influencer-Sophia Egbueje
By Mutiat Alli
Even as many would agree that fashion in Nigeria has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years, leading to the emergence and subsequent popularity of brand influencers, fashionista and entrepreneur, Sophia Egbueje believes that the recent growth only serves to underline the abundance of potentials in the fashion industry.
She is constantly setting trends in the fashion industry and appears to be a tending figure in the fashion circle, adding that she’s inspired by what she sees around her.
“A lot of things and people inspire me. I look a lot on Instagram and I get fashion magazines and I’m inspired by trendy people.
On the uniqueness of her style, Egbueje says she wouldn’t necessarily say her fashion style is unique.
“I’d rather say it’s well suited for me as I prioritize simplicity abs things that work for my body.”
Speaking further, she hinted that she likes to collaborate with fashion brands in Nigeria, adding that “Yes I have in the past and would continue to in the future.
With no particular brand in sight, Egbueje disclosed that she’s open to working with any brand fit into the narrative of her style.
“I work with a lot of Nigerian designers. Some of my favourite pieces are designed right here and I am always amazed by the ability to bring imagination to life in a timely manner.”
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“It is hard to compute how much I spend on clothes as I get free stuffs from all the time which eliminates the need to actually purchase these items but I would love to say I actually spend a lot,” the fashionista added.
Speaking on her fashion influence, the brand influencer, who is popular for combining fashion and lifestyle much to the admiration of many, disclosed that only Kylie Jenner has enough sway on her style while adding that entrepreneurial ventures has her attention more than the fashion impression she makes on people’s minds.
With fashion trends often changing with time, Egbueje remarked that her ‘captivating’ fashion sense is driven by the priority of her body over trend and style.
“It doesn’t matter what season it is or the style and trend, if it doesn’t work for my body, it is a hard no for me,” she opined.
