How Nenye-Esthy Fashion House building designers through creativity, excellence

“When a friend and colleague at my workplace recommended a fashion house for me in the nation’s capital, Abuja, I soliloquised, saying ‘usual tailoring shop with usual dresses production”, Mrs Anabel explained to other colleagues during an interaction in her office. “I never knew that Nenye-Esthy Fashion House was not part of the usual tailoring […]

“When a friend and colleague at my workplace recommended a fashion house for me in the nation’s capital, Abuja, I soliloquised, saying ‘usual tailoring shop with usual dresses production”, Mrs Anabel explained to other colleagues during an interaction in her office.

“I never knew that Nenye-Esthy Fashion House was not part of the usual tailoring shops I had patronized in the past. It was after I got my dresses and wore some to the office and some to occasion that I realized the type of work they did for me.

“Many people who stared at me at once, would look at me again and say, you’re gorgeous. Are the these dresses imported or Nigerian-made? It doesn’t look like they are made in Nigeria.”

Mrs Grace Akingboye, while expressing deepest appreciation to her husband for taking her to Nenye-Esthy Fashion House, said since when she relocated to Abuja after her wedding, she had always sewed dresses in the South Western part of the country.

“I got married in 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic. After my wedding, I checked around to see whether I could get a tailoring shop or standard fashion house that I could take as permanent maker of my dresses, I couldn’t find.

“When I couldn’t find, I would reach out to the one I had been using in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Sometimes, I would waybill my materials to her, then she would send it back to Abuja via a logistics company. At times, she would buy the materials for me in Ibadan and do it and send.

“But when my husband saw that the stress of doing that was a little bit much, she took his time one day and searched for a standard fashion house in Abuja. She took me to Nenye-Esthy Fashion House and I was very impressed,” Mrs Akingboye explained.

“Nenye-Esthy Fashion House, for me, is beyond just a fashion house. I can also call it a ‘Happy Home,” she added, saying she had recommended the brand to many corporate establishments and organisations.

Founded in 2019 in the capital city of Abuja, Nenye-Esthy Fashion House is a Nigerian fashion brand by Chinenye Esther, a fashion designer and creative entrepreneur with a strong passion for elegant, detail-oriented fashion.

The brand was established with the aim of creating stylish, well-fitted, and unique clothing that reflects individuality, confidence, and personal expression.

Over the past years, Chinenye Esther has consistently developed her skills in fashion design, garment construction, styling and bespoke client tailoring.

Her work focuses on producing customized-made fashion pieces that are carefully designed to meet the specific preferences and body requirements of each client.

The brand has served a growing number of private and corporate clients in Abuja and other locations. Her client base includes individuals seeking bespoke bridal wear, event outfits, and everyday fashion pieces, as well as corporate clients requiring tailored fashion services.

She also receives regular fashion orders – both home and abroad throughout the year, with consistent demand for customised designs who have contributed to steady business activity.

It was gathered that many of her clients revisit the fashion house, and there have been consistent orders and referrals which have also contributed to the steady growth of the brand.

Through word-of-mouth recommendations and reliable delivery of quality designs, Nenye-Esthy Fashion House has built a loyal and expanding customer base within Abuja and beyond.

Her work has also gained media attention, leading to interviews and features on platforms such as Daily Trust and Nigeria Info, where she was featured as a guest interviewee.

During her appearances, she discussed fashion entrepreneurship, her creative process, and the development of Nigeria’s fashion industry.

Speaking to our correspondent about her work, she said, “Fashion is something I love because it allows people to express themselves. I just want to keep improving and grow my brand step-by-step.”

Beyond design, she is focused on expanding Nenye-Esthy Fashion House into a recognizable fashion label and contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s creative industry.

She is also passionate about encouraging and mentoring young creatives who aspire to build careers in fashion.

With several years of hands-on experience, a growing client base, regular fashion orders, and increasing media recognition, Chinenye Esther continues to strengthen Nenye-Esthy Fashion House as an emerging fashion brand within Nigeria’s creative and fashion industry.

When asked where she intends to be in the next few years, she explained that she intends to give the brand a global recognition, where it would be acceptable worldwide.

“Our vision is to take this brand to greater heights and enviable position globally. We believe that with our non-relenting efforts, we will get there. We are ready for collaboration in all forms to ensure we deliver timely to all our clients and customers home and abroad,” she said.