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V~Source Interviews World Wide Fashion Designer

V~Source Interviews Estella Ognonna of Estella Couture, LLC

12/10/2007

V~Source Project Manager, Valencia Sims had the opportunity to chat with world Fashion Designer Estella Ognonna.

Read more to find out what she had to say about her business.

 

V-Source: Estella, we are all anxious to hear more about Estella Couture, first introduce yourself?

Estella Couture: My name is ESTELLA and I am the CEO and the Fashion Designer of Estella Couture, LLC.

V-Source: Describe for those of us who are not familiar with your business or industry should I say, what it is that you do.

Estella Couture: I am a Fashion Designer, and I provide both service and products. We offer services such as a fashion and design consultations as well as finished products in the form of custom-made clothes or couture outfits.

V-Source: How long have you been in business?

Estella Couture: We have been in business to the public for the past three (3) years.

V-Source: Where are you located?

Estella Couture: We have sewing studios in the U.S and also in Nigeria. In the U.S, we are based in Hyattsville, MD.

V-Source: Estella, who are your ideal clients?

Estella Couture: Almost everyone. Women, men, children....just about anyone who loves to dress up and be the center of attention. Anyone who loves to stand out elegantly and glamorously at events and places.

V-Source: How do potential clients go about obtaining a fashion consultation?

Estella Couture: Starting in January 2008, we will be seeing clients in the U.S on an appointment basis only.

V-Source: Any new designs being launched for 2008?

Estella Couture: Yes, we will be launching our ready-to-wear collections and servicing just a select group of clients for couture or custom-made clothing.

V-Source: What do you feel sets your designs apart from those of your competitors?

Estella Couture: My designs are unique, not just because I use ethnic, exotic, native fabrics, but also because I incorporate diverse fabrics and textiles to create designs that can be worn by all races.

V-Source: Are you currently offering any special offers?

Estella Couture: We just finished our special service for plus-sized clients, and we will definitely give New Year discounts to clients, these offers will be posted on our website.

V-Source: What is the name of the website that potential clients can visit to learn more about your custom designs and clothing lines?

Estella Couture: Our web address is www.estellacouture.com

 

V-Soure: Is there a newsletter on your site for potential clients to sign up to receive?

 

Estella Couture: Yes, potential clients can get our newsletters by clicking on the newsletter icon or by sending an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

V-Source: Thank you Estella, I wish you continuous success in the New Year.

 

Estella Couture: Thanks so much Valencia. Happy Holidays!

 

V-Source: You can view this interview and the interviews of other unique women owned and operated small businesses by logging on to www.v-source.biz/blog. Tell a friend.