EXCLUSIVE: INTERVIEW WITH CEO VOUS!

 

BAGGERMOUTH: Good Evening Wompi

VOUS!: Evening Baggermouth

BAGGERMOUTH: So who is Wompi?

VOUS!: emm

               Wompi’s real names are Isikwenu Ewomaoghene Deborah. Although, everyone knows me

               as wompi. A 300l ISD student of the University of Benin and last child of a family of

               four and the CEO of VOUS!

BAGGERMOUTH: VOUS!

VOUS!: Yes

BAGGERMOUTH: Brilliant brand name.

                                 How did VOUS! come about?

VOUS!: Okay, I wanted a name that really encompasses all the plans I have for my outfit, one that

               Isn’t gender sided and one that isn’t English (winks) and isn’t in anyway related to my own

               name. That’s how VOUS! came about.

BAGGERMOUTH: Interesting

                                 Not English. So what language is VOUS! then?

VOUS!: VOUS! is French. It is a French word meaning you. Hence it is ‘VOUS!....the real definition’.

               More like saying, ‘You....the real definition’.

BAGGERMOUTH: Impressive

                                 So VOUS!, what class of people is VOUS! for?

VOUS!: Well, VOUS! cuts across all classes of people. There is something for everybody irrespective

               Of age and gender

BAGGERMOUTH: Including kids?

VOUS!: Yes

BAGGERMOUTH: Tell me about your inspiration. Where do you get your inspiration from?

VOUS!:Well first from God. Also, I’m a person who loves to observe. I can focus on something and

              suddenly get an idea from it. And I also love fashion

BAGGERMOUTH: Would you say spotting a nice couture on a mad woman can give you ideas?

VOUS!: Love to dress up and dress people up

BAGGERMOUTH: I’m guessing you didn’t get the humour in that question

VOUS!: (laughs)

BAGGERMOUTH: oh you did?

VOUS!: Sure

               In the midst of nonsence there is sence. There is always good in everything and everybody if

               only we look closely

BAGGERMOUTH: Well said

                                 So in the era of fast growing fashion, make-up enterprise, how do you plan to

                                 stand out?

VOUS!: Well, It’s gonna be by Gods grace, consistency, originality, hardwork, good networking and

               publicity, availability and the support of friends and family

BAGGERMOUTH: So tell me, ISD and fashion, how do u plan on combining both? Do you plan on

                                 practicing diplomacy?

VOUS!: (laughs)

               (sings)I don’t wanna go there...

               Honestly, I do not plan on practicing

BAGGERMOUTH: uhmm, one of ‘those kids’

V OUS!: I’m more business driven and motivated

BAGGERMOUTH: So It’s all for the certificate?

VOUS!: That’s one way to put it

               If I had realised on time, I would have done a business related course

BAGGERMOUTH : Well, you could always get an MBA so business courses Isn’t late at all

VOUS!: hmmm,

               We will see how that goes

BAGGERMOUTH: Your parents, what’s their take on your ‘go school, drop certificate for fashion

                                designing’?

VOUS!: (laughs) we haven’t had that little talk yet but I’m certain they would be supportive.

               Fulfilment is all that matters.

BAGGERMOUTH: Quick question. Is Miss Wompi single?

VOUS!: I’m not married o

BAGGERMOUTH: Of cause you shouldn’t be. Behind every successful lady is a Mr Right, so?

VOUS!: (laughs)

               Yes, there is a Mr Right

BAGGERMOUTH: ooops! Single brothers, this one is taken.

                                So, Any word of advice for young aspiring fashion designers like you?

VOUS!: Plenty.

               Be you. Hold fast to what you believe in, encourage yourself, love God and be original

BAGGERMOUTH: Well said Miss Wompi

                                 It’s been a wonderful time with you. We wish you all the best in your career and

                                 thank you for your time

VOUS!: Anytime and thank you for having me.

BAGGERMOUTH: The pleasure is ours.