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Gladys Poweide Ebiawurubo

Lekki,Lagos

Summary

Accomplished fashion professional with expertise in creative direction and womenswear design, specialising in bespoke fashion and African print curation. Demonstrates proficiency in garment construction, tailoring, and fabric innovation, with a strong commitment to sustainable and ethical fashion practices. Skilled in trend forecasting, lookbook styling, and fashion business development, leveraging partnerships to drive brand growth. Proficient in CLO 3D and Marvelous Designer for advanced design visualisation.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Founder / Creative Director

Fabslay
Lekki, Lagos
02.2020 - 06.2025
  • Lead the creative vision, design process, and collection concepts for Fabslay.
  • Oversee the development of seasonal collections, including "Her Refined" (2025), "Luna Di Crepe" (2024), "Ravissante" (2023), "Claaique" (2022), and “Muse” (2021).
  • Curate African prints and explore fabric innovations to create unique, sustainable designs.
  • Present collections at major African fashion weeks and international events.
  • Build strategic partnerships and work with stockists across Africa and beyond.
  • Drove sales through effective marketing strategies.
  • Oversaw product development for superior market positioning.

Designer Volunteer

Lagos Fashion Week
Victoria Island, Lagos
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Assisting showcasing designers with preparing their collections for runway presentations, ensuring garments and accessories were properly styled, pressed, and organized.
  • Supporting designers in fitting sessions, helping to achieve the correct look and silhouette as envisioned in their collections.
  • Managing backstage operations, including assisting models with dressing and styling to ensure smooth and timely runway shows.
  • Coordinating with makeup artists, hairstylists, and stylists to maintain consistency and enhance the overall presentation.


Freelance designer

Didi Creations
Southend-on-Sea. , Essex.
05.2022 - 12.2022

Boss Lady Briefcase 2022 collection

  • Prepared detailed sketches using digital and traditional mediums, brought ideas to life.
  • Utilised CAD software efficiently, produced accurate architectural plans.
  • Delivered high-quality designs under tight deadlines, ensured client satisfaction.

Freelanace designers & stylist -

Vlisco Group Designs
Accra, Ghana
07.2022 - 07.2023


  • Conceptualizing and developing innovative design ideas that align with the brand’s aesthetic and the campaign’s objectives.
  • Creating detailed sketches and mood boards to visualize the new wax print designs.
  • Collaborating closely with the Vlisco creative team to ensure the designs meet brand standards and market trends.
  • Translating digital designs into physical fabric prints, ensuring color accuracy and quality control.
  • Styling and styling photoshoots to showcase the new wax prints, selecting complementary garments and accessories for styling concepts.


Freelance designer

Lanre Da Silva
Ikoyi, Osun State
02.2023 - 12.2025

Lanre Da Silva ss25 womens collection

  • Delivered high-quality designs under tight deadlines, ensured client satisfaction.
  • Prepared detailed sketches using digital and traditional mediums, brought ideas to life.

Freelance Designer

Tokyo James
Lagos, Lagos
10.2024 - 04.2025

Autumn/Winter 2025 Collection


  • Supporting the lead designer in the development and execution of design concepts for the collection.
  • Assisting with fabric sourcing, selection, and sourcing unique textiles that aligned with the collection's aesthetic
  • Preparing sketches and mood boards to visualize and communicate design ideas.
  • Contributing to sample production processes,

Education

Master of Business Administration - Marketing Communications

Bournemouth University
Bournemouth
01.2022 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - English & lItetary Studies

Niger Delta University
Nigeria
09.2016 - 07.2020

Foundation Degree in Arts - Fashion Apparel Design

Fashion Institute of Technology
New york
04.2020 - 11.2020

CLO 3D

Digital Fashion School
London, UK
11.2021 - 01.2022

Skills

  • Creative Direction
  • Collection Development
  • Womenswear Design
  • Bespoke Fashion Design
  • Sketching
  • Garment Construction
  • African Print Curation
  • Fabric Innovation
  • Sustainable Fashion Practices
  • Ethical Fashion Practices
  • Tailoring
  • Accessorizing
  • Fashion Business Development
  • Partnerships
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Fashion Presentation
  • Lookbook Styling
  • CLO 3D
  • Marvelous Designer
  • E-Commerce expertise

Additional Information

Gladys is committed to leveraging her creative talents and global industry experience to elevate African fashion on the international stage, fostering sustainable practices and innovative textiles while building meaningful partnerships within the fashion community.

Custom

  • Rising Star Award, 2023
  • African Fashion Awards, 2023
  • Emerging Talent Award, 2022
  • Finalist, Future Fashion Leaders Award, 2021

Timeline

Freelance Designer

Tokyo James
10.2024 - 04.2025

Freelance designer

Lanre Da Silva
02.2023 - 12.2025

Freelanace designers & stylist -

Vlisco Group Designs
07.2022 - 07.2023

Freelance designer

Didi Creations
05.2022 - 12.2022

Master of Business Administration - Marketing Communications

Bournemouth University
01.2022 - 07.2023

CLO 3D

Digital Fashion School
11.2021 - 01.2022

Designer Volunteer

Lagos Fashion Week
08.2021 - 10.2021

Foundation Degree in Arts - Fashion Apparel Design

Fashion Institute of Technology
04.2020 - 11.2020

Founder / Creative Director

Fabslay
02.2020 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - English & lItetary Studies

Niger Delta University
09.2016 - 07.2020
Gladys Poweide Ebiawurubo