Fashion entrepreneur and the Creative Director of JMK Design, Jumoke Mafolasire, tells FAITH AJAYI about her business and other issues What informed the choice of course you studied in school? A degree in Economics Education seemed like a more secure or practical choice for me. Economics skills are valuable in many fields, and teaching can offer stability and good benefits. Although Accounting was my dream course of study, along the line, I was offered Economics Education, which I eventually found interesting.
When did you discover your interest in fashion design? Fashion is not just an interest for me; it is a passion, and the journey began in 2013. The compliments that the designs I made attracted were more than just validation; they fueled a desire to delve deeper and explore the world of fashion. Seeing people exude confidence and radiate joy when wearing my creations became the driving force behind my journey.
It wasn’t just about the clothes; it was about the emotions they evoked, and the stories they told. From that moment on, I knew I wanted to be a part of that magic; to empower people through the art of fashion designing. What inspired you take it up as a career? While my initial studies may not have directly pointed towards fashion designing, the creative spark was always there.
The turning point came from the positive feedback I received on the clothes I designed. Those compliments fuelled a fire within me, and I realised the immense joy of creating something un.
