Fashion Design

Laetizia U.

At the young age of 33, Laetitia already has 12 years of experience in the fashion industry. She discovered her passion for fashion when she was invited to a model casting by a friend during her school days. The first time she appeared as a model in a fashion show, she felt reborn and from then on was obsessed with modeling. Laetitia started modeling at the age of 19 and later also worked as a saleswoman in a fashion store in Rwanda before starting her own fashion company.

As a model, Laetitia has taken part in major fashion shows in Rwanda, Dubai, Europe and the USA. Laetitia was already impressed by the creative designs of Rwandan fashion designers, but was dissatisfied with the workmanship of their products. She noticed that there was a lack of attention to detail, which probably prevents Rwandan fashion pieces from reaching the global market.

Project ID

374

Country / City

Rwanda / Kigali

Jobs at the start

6

additional potential jobs

4

entrepreneur sponsorship

Training and coaching CHF 250 per month for two years

Project description

Laetitia finally founded her company at the end of 2019 and has been offering clothes for working and business women in Rwanda's middle class ever since. She has set up an inviting and stylish showroom in the basement of her home, where large mirrors, a fresh lemongrass scent and light jazz music help customers make their purchasing decisions. Her business has developed considerably since its beginnings. Laetitia now employs a team of 6 permanent staff. She is planning to launch an online collection to make it easier for international customers to access her work.

Laetitia has recognized a gap in her business knowledge and is glad that she got to know BPN Rwanda. She expects that the skills taught by BPN will help her to run her business more professionally.

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