AgegePulse Magazine
Simbiat’s House of Style (SHS) was founded by Simbiat Bakare. A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Simbiat obtained a bachelor’s degree in English Language from the institution. She also holds a master’s degree from the University of Lagos.
Simbiat has worked in the media industry for many years. She is the host of The LWS Show (Livelihood with Simbiat) and author of the book: Love in Hell.
Like many other Nigerians, Simbiat had anxiety when it comes to getting a fashion design outfit with a great customer service to cater to her fashion needs. She also had a challenge getting her preferred clothing designs from fashion designers who she perceived as quite affordable. In addition, finding one organization to cater to her hair needs, makeup, massage, among others, was a big challenge.
She wished there was a place in her locality that is a one-stop shop for fashion and beauty needs with great customer service that would ease her fears. She discussed these anxiety issues with her friends and colleagues, and she soon discovered that she was not alone in it. She also learned that many Nigerians wish they could work in an environment without having to suffer from mental and emotional anxiety.
To make these wishes come true, Simbiat decided to launch SHS (Simbiat's House of Style). Located in the heart of Lagos at the famous Binukonu Ultra-Modern Market in Ojota, SHS is envisioned to be the number one business for fashion and beauty care in Nigeria with the best customer service.
Although getting talented staff that fit into the company’s vision was a challenge, the company soon scaled it by assembling the best team. Customers’ fashion needs are met satisfactorily and clients often feel like they are among friends and not strangers waiting anxiously to empty the naira in their pockets.
Aside helping to reduce unemployment in the country, SHS has also been able to create a healthy working environment where staff are not afraid to express their creativity and individuality. They are free to express their opinion and work in the best way they know how to.
Although SHS is yet to fully develop its hairdressing, makeup, and spa segments as intended due to financial constraints, the company is currently providing professional tailoring service to individuals and organizations. They also stock different styles and sizes of quality bags in their outlet and supply schools and offices with bags and other fabric outfits and accessories needs.
SHS empowers youth through their quarterly fashion design training and also provides a space in their outlet to serve as drop-off points for individuals organising party events such as weddings to drop their fabrics (aso-ebi) for guests to pick up anytime.
The company, dedicated to serving Nigerians indiscriminate of time and season, opens every day of the week. They also keep exploring ways to relieve Nigerians of their anxiety, making them a cheerier people at each passing of the day.
