The Rinimesville Boss, Lara Alfred , is a woman who has distinguished herself in the world of luxury fashion. With her exceptional talent in selecting exquisite fabrics, fit for royals and affluent people in society, she did not just build a formidable empire in the fashion industry, it placed her name and personality among the elite in the society. She honed her passion for figures with an MBA in Financial Services from the University of East London.
In this interview with IFEOMA ONONYE , she speaks about her success in her career which started as a passion As a chartered accountant, why and when did you decide to go into the business of exquisite fabrics? As a chartered accountant, I have always had a strong sense of structure, precision, and an eye for detail, qualities that served me well in the corporate world with a solid foundation in business, accounting, and strategy. But alongside my career, I always harboured a passion for fashion and luxury fabrics. It became clear over time that the world of numbers wasn’t the only space where my heart laid.
Fashion has always been a deep part of me, particularly the artistry involved in fabric design and craftsmanship. In 2012, after years of nurturing my love for fabric, I officially launched Rinimesville, where I could merge my business knowledge with my creative passions. I decided to take the leap into the fabric industry to offer a unique perspective – combining the meticulous, detail-oriented skills I learnt as an acco.
