25TH March 1991 is the day Mr. Branded (Seyi Luther Awotunde) was born into this world at Guys Hospital. As I look up onto the heavens, I have to glorify the almighty God for continuing to show grace upon my life & blessing me as much as he has. Before I even start talking about me & Branded, I just want to say a big thank you to my mum; who has on her own raised me into the young man I am today. You have been my mum & dad in 1. Your love,discipline & care has refined me into the polished dime I stand today.
First of all I see my purpose on this Earth to be classified as a success and make sure I’m able to help many people from a financial/ guidance perspective. Everyone who knows me would probably call me crazy/mad; I prefer to say very passionate. Without trying to sound cocky I got to say I have got a smile that would make you feel good about yourself & a fashion style to die for. Music plays a big part in my life, there are not many nights I do not have headphones in my ears. Aside from Branded my Authentique Enterprise consists of; group piano lessons & 1-2-1 sessions that I teach (Seyi’s Black & White Keys), a street dance lesson (Dance.Move.Joy/D.M.J), a modelling agency (Stagemode Models) & I DJ. Furthermore, I would summarise my career aspirations as wanting to be a well-known Architect/business man. My curious approach pluseye for a deal is sure to lead me into involvements with many businesses.
My cousin Michael came up with the name for my clothing line (Branded). I remember that day like it was yesterday and will forever be grateful to him for thinking of that wonderful name. This company has been in the making for over four years. I designed my 1st t-shirt (the “What Would London Be without Me?” one from my ‘Purpose’ collection) years ago. Due to the financial recession that occurred I have not been in a position until now to bring out Branded t-shirts. It was recently I decided to have three different collections within the clothing line; the three ranges are clear examples of how my brain works. The ‘Purpose’ collection is all about sending out a positive message. I feel the world we live in does not have enough characters that send out this sort of message. Making people smile and laugh is the reason behind the ‘Stand-Up’ collection. I’m not a fan of the comedy style t-shirts I see around today hence why I have decided to show you guys how it is done. Last but not least is the ‘Divine’ collection that is based on expressing my love for the creator of all living things (God). Being that I’m a believer of the most high I see it as only the norm to show him the love he deserves.
My aims of this business include the following; surviving, opening up my own ‘Branded’ store, my products being distributed in leading clothing companies (around England) to maximise profits & create customer awareness. Without a shadow of a doubt in my mind, my initial target (aim) is to survive the first year of my business being established. It is a well known fact many businesses do not successful make the year due to many reasons. One of those reasons is due to a lack of research into expenses their business shall face; hence why I have examined carefully the financial side to my firm.
Finally I just want to say, if you have a dream. Make sure you achieve it. I have learned as I have grown that time waits for no one; so use it wisely. This is our time to leave a mark in this world; I am making my mark, make yours today not tomorrow. I hope you enjoyed reading this little insight into me and Branded. Now for you to buy items from my clothing line, fingers crossed you feel my designs and want to support this movement. You buying one or more of my product tells me I’m doing the right thing & will encourage me to design new and garments.
Thank you so much, stay blessed guys.
Mr. Branded
