Accessory designer, Bunmi George of Emisara accessories whose accessory line has become a favorite amongst Nigerian celebrities such as Waje and Omowunmi chats with us on her growing brand and what inspires her to create accessories
– What does and Fashion and style mean to you?
To me fashion/style is an instant way of saying ‘who I am’, ‘how I feel” and how I view the world around me. It’s my personal culture, an expression of my identity. Therefore my clothing and accessories are artifacts of this identity and culture.
-How would you describe your personal style?
My personal style is clean and timeless. I’m not a trend follower as such; I just take inspiration from my surroundings. I invest in pieces I can use for a long time.
– Any Beauty and fitness regime you’ll like to share?
When it comes to beauty, I like to keep everything minimal as I believe overtime makeup tends to make you age faster. I’m not big on exercises either, so I watch what I eat and I make sure I eat healthy and balance out on the important vitamins.
– Give us a brief intro about you brand?
Emisara is a distinctive accessory line that provides a wide range of statement pieces for every type of woman.
– Why did you choose accessories as your focus?
I think it’s my personal love for sparkle, shine and a little something extra ordinary that made me dabble into accessories. I love the magic that happens when you add a simple accessory to a regular outfit.
– What’s your brand aesthetic?
Statement and Style.
– Who is your target market?
We have 2 lines, the first is Emisara, and our target market here is a woman who loves drama, and wants to make a statement in a unique way.
The second is Eve by Emisara, which is for the urban, chic woman who loves trendy accessories with an edge.
– What inspires or influences your collection?
Everything! I can be inspired by nature, music, cartoons, history, art, and the list goes on. Sometimes I can have a eureka moment when something fresh pops into my mind , a concept an idea and it builds up into pieces that make up a collection.
– Do you have any ‘Seller piece’ i.e the most requested item in your collection?
A couple! Pieces from our tassle collection (bags, and long neckpieces) are always a sell out! Our cocktail rings go off the shelves pretty fast too!
– As an accessory designer, what’s that one accessory you can’t do without?
My cocktail rings! I won’t go anywhere without them.
– Final word for up and coming brands.
Greatness is on the inside of you, all you get outside are the tools to work-out your greatness so follow your heart and stay true to yourself.
