WHO IS MADAME COQUETTE?

So earlier this week  I was doing my research  and profiling for people who inspire us in the fashion world for this week column http://iamoma.blogspot.com.ng/2015/10/those-who-inspire-us-in-fashion-world.html

and my boss at work unknowingly mentions Madame Coquette and I just muttered ´´yeap´´ that it.

 

 It is always amazing and encouraging to see young and dedicated entrepreneurs growing everyday in Nigeria, even with all the challenges business owners face daily in the hustle and bustle of Lagos.

Haowa is the founder- of  Madame Coquette (MC), a company that designs and manufactures a luxury leather bags iIn Nigeria. She is also the founder of Fula farms, a commercial goat farm in lekki, Lagos.

Although they are made in Nigeria, they have been sold in New York, Berlin and London. She has been in the business for about seven years and notes: “Our artisans have produced over 600 bags. We offer a variety of clutch purses that can be used at both day and night. We have shoulder bags for the working woman. From calf and ostrich and lamb skin, MC offers a wide range of textures and colours.

Haowa is the daughter of a career diplomat. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. She attended Parson’s School of Design, New York and trained at Academia Riacci, Florence, Italy in handbag making.

Haowa enjoys travelling; “I get inspiration from different cultures.” She enjoys cooking too, but prospective suitors take note: she does not expect to stay home just to cook for her husband. She adds though: “I like to spend time at home, I do a little interior decoration in my spare time.”