D&D Clothing and Tailoring: Emotions of African Wear
Contributed By: Saif Rahman Sozib for World Fashion Media News
After winning two awards as the 2nd runner up for the BEST COLLECTION of Fall/Winter 2019 and the 2nd runner up for the BEST DRESS at the World Fashion Festival Awards, in Dubai October 2019, Dennis Osadebe and his brand D&D Clothing and Tailoring have demonstrated that the African culture and emotions can conquerthe world in a heart beat.The vivid colors, emotions and feelings inspired by the African beauty have built in within the core direction of the brand for the collections amazingly designed and created by Dennis Osadebe. Let’s meet Dennis and his incredible story about building D&D Clothing and Tailoring from the bottom to the top.
How did you discover the passion for fashion?
All my life I have been in the entertainment field I called my company DCS Entertainment NigLtD , was shooting movies in West Africa, but my passion always was a designing and costuming my actors. From there I came to Dubai to shoot movies, but it was too expensive. So, I started creating some nice designs for people and singers. Step by step, I created a brand with African touch, colorful and special, where you will not find it anywhere. Only in D&D.
2. Why D&D Clothing and Tailoring? What is the story of your brand’s name?
The Abbreviation of D&D is Dennis and David, Dennis is my name and David is the name of my first son.
3. What inspires you?
I always get inspired by great people, who are making a difference in Africa. I strongly believe in Africa and when I see that people are developing our continent - I'm becoming so proud. It gives me strength to move on.
4. What gets your attention first when attending a fashion show?
It'sthe organization.
5. You are a very talented designer. Your work is getting huge recognition worldwide and you have also been awarded in the past months, including at WFFA (World Fashion Festival Awards). How does it feel to see your efforts and passion being recognized and appreciated?
I love when people like our designs. I'm just inspiring my team to do a better job and there is no "NO" in our company's policy. There is nothing impossible. The craziest design - we are always there to make it happen:)
6. Tell us more about your experience in Dubai and at the WFFA. What are your take-aways?
That was our first experience in WFFA and we are very happy to be part of this event. Preparing our new collection for a next WFFA Season.
7. Any successful brand is sustained by team work. Can you tell us about your team?
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." said Michael Jordan. In my team, I have people from different countries. It helps to combine variety of ideas into ONE amazing great brand.
8. What is the ultimate goal of the brand D&D Clothing and Tailoring?
It's very simple. We just want to be in each home and each heart of all people around the world:)
9. What are your favorite colors in your designs?
Of course African! African colors are not even a combination of different colors. It's a feeling, it's emotion! When you wear African dress, you feel different. That's what we want!
10. If someone would like to become a fashion designer, what would be your advice?
I would tell them - you suppose to start yesterday! Trends are moving so fast and there is no time to waste. And welcome to my team!
11. What is the customer type for D&D Clothing and Tailoring?
It's a person from 0-110 years with any body shape and any color type.
12. If someone would like to buy some of your designs, where can we find you?
You can find us in Tecom, I-rise Tower, g-26. And by number +971543061764 / +971543061765
13. What is the biggest challenge you faced so far in your career?
It's the team. To choose a good team it might takes years
14. What is more difficult - to design for women or for men, and why?
Designing it's a very creative process, there is no difference between man or woman. But, women are always more picky and they can change their design 5times in 1 day :)
15. Whom from the Fashion industry is an ICON for you and you would like to follow his/her steps in Fashion?
I am my own ICON. We are the biggest competitors to ourselves. Everyday we are trying to be better than yesterday.
D&D Clothing and Tailoring was the only fashion brand (from the competing brands) selected by the management of the World Fashion Festival Awards to dress the Host and the Co-Founder of the event Ana-Maria Simion in a divine outfit! “Wearing the D&D design,beautifully created by Dennis, in the opening day of the festival, it made me feel like a Princess! I was truly honored to be a Brand Ambassador even just for that night! And, if you know the story of Cinderella when she met her dream prince, well, this was exactly the feeling I had when people looked at me and admired my outfit that night! Congratulations to Dennis and his entire team for doing a tremendous job to have everything PERFECT for the collection, for his showand for my look! I love working with D&D and strongly recommend them for their professionalism, hard work and amazing ideas of making Fashion a state of ART!” said Ana-Maria.
D&D Clothing and Tailoring is a fashion brand that will definitely bring more attention and recognition on the world’s highest runways. You just need to watch them and their journey!
Photo Credit: Wolfgang Nelson
How did you discover the passion for fashion?
All my life I have been in the entertainment field I called my company DCS Entertainment NigLtD , was shooting movies in West Africa, but my passion always was a designing and costuming my actors. From there I came to Dubai to shoot movies, but it was too expensive. So, I started creating some nice designs for people and singers. Step by step, I created a brand with African touch, colorful and special, where you will not find it anywhere. Only in D&D.
2. Why D&D Clothing and Tailoring? What is the story of your brand’s name?
The Abbreviation of D&D is Dennis and David, Dennis is my name and David is the name of my first son.
3. What inspires you?
I always get inspired by great people, who are making a difference in Africa. I strongly believe in Africa and when I see that people are developing our continent - I'm becoming so proud. It gives me strength to move on.
4. What gets your attention first when attending a fashion show?
It'sthe organization.
5. You are a very talented designer. Your work is getting huge recognition worldwide and you have also been awarded in the past months, including at WFFA (World Fashion Festival Awards). How does it feel to see your efforts and passion being recognized and appreciated?
I love when people like our designs. I'm just inspiring my team to do a better job and there is no "NO" in our company's policy. There is nothing impossible. The craziest design - we are always there to make it happen:)
6. Tell us more about your experience in Dubai and at the WFFA. What are your take-aways?
That was our first experience in WFFA and we are very happy to be part of this event. Preparing our new collection for a next WFFA Season.
7. Any successful brand is sustained by team work. Can you tell us about your team?
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." said Michael Jordan. In my team, I have people from different countries. It helps to combine variety of ideas into ONE amazing great brand.
8. What is the ultimate goal of the brand D&D Clothing and Tailoring?
It's very simple. We just want to be in each home and each heart of all people around the world:)
9. What are your favorite colors in your designs?
Of course African! African colors are not even a combination of different colors. It's a feeling, it's emotion! When you wear African dress, you feel different. That's what we want!
10. If someone would like to become a fashion designer, what would be your advice?
I would tell them - you suppose to start yesterday! Trends are moving so fast and there is no time to waste. And welcome to my team!
11. What is the customer type for D&D Clothing and Tailoring?
It's a person from 0-110 years with any body shape and any color type.
12. If someone would like to buy some of your designs, where can we find you?
You can find us in Tecom, I-rise Tower, g-26. And by number +971543061764 / +971543061765
13. What is the biggest challenge you faced so far in your career?
It's the team. To choose a good team it might takes years
14. What is more difficult - to design for women or for men, and why?
Designing it's a very creative process, there is no difference between man or woman. But, women are always more picky and they can change their design 5times in 1 day :)
15. Whom from the Fashion industry is an ICON for you and you would like to follow his/her steps in Fashion?
I am my own ICON. We are the biggest competitors to ourselves. Everyday we are trying to be better than yesterday.
D&D Clothing and Tailoring was the only fashion brand (from the competing brands) selected by the management of the World Fashion Festival Awards to dress the Host and the Co-Founder of the event Ana-Maria Simion in a divine outfit! “Wearing the D&D design,beautifully created by Dennis, in the opening day of the festival, it made me feel like a Princess! I was truly honored to be a Brand Ambassador even just for that night! And, if you know the story of Cinderella when she met her dream prince, well, this was exactly the feeling I had when people looked at me and admired my outfit that night! Congratulations to Dennis and his entire team for doing a tremendous job to have everything PERFECT for the collection, for his showand for my look! I love working with D&D and strongly recommend them for their professionalism, hard work and amazing ideas of making Fashion a state of ART!” said Ana-Maria.
D&D Clothing and Tailoring is a fashion brand that will definitely bring more attention and recognition on the world’s highest runways. You just need to watch them and their journey!
Photo Credit: Wolfgang Nelson