Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Clogs Adire combines traditional tie-dye techniques with modern designs to create unique, custom-made ties. Each tie is a one-of-a-kind piece, blending vintage craftsmanship with contemporary fashion, ensuring no two designs are alike.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Clogs is an handmade brand designed to elevate your outfits, we started with handmade shoes and are now venturing into unique handmade tie and dye ties.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

We are trying to solve the problem of mass-produced, generic fashion by offering unique, custom-designed ties and shoes. This combination ensures exclusivity and elevates your outfit with personalized, artisanal craftsmanship.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

1) One-Off Designs: Each piece of tie design cannot be repeated and shoes are manufactured on demand giving you an outlet to show the world who you are uniquely. 2) Superior Craftsmanship: Being handmade means it is of higher quality and more attention to detail compared to mass-made items. 3) Each design is a part of our cultural heritage: we use traditional tie-dye techniques to showcase and honor cultural artistry. 4)Sustainable Fashion: When compared to mass production artisanal production methods are often sustainable and more eco-friendly. 5) Elevated Style: The mantra of the brand "designed to elevate your outfit", makes sure each piece compliments personal style globally whilst giving a unique fashion statement. Clogs offers an exclusive, top-shelve and culturally meaningful solution to generic mass-produced fashion by way of an utterly modern infusion of the traditional into contemporary design.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

We are aimed at serving, youths, young adults, working class people, University students and models who like unique and quality designs.

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-12-01

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

0

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

0

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

No other owner

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

https://www.instagram.com/clogsonibata?igsh=MWhrdmx2bW91NzltYg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

e) Secondary commodities (cars and parts, consumer durables and apparel, retail)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

My startup has a number of contract staffs who are paid per work done, if the start up goals are reached and it becomes a go to brand more staffs can be provided for and paid therefore helping out and paying workers a family at a time.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

The start up supports NGOs and brands that give out to the community, therefore we support the zero hunger cause.

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

We prioritize the well being and health of our contract staffs over everything else, because only a healthy mind will have the focus to produce quality products.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Clogs supports quality education by promoting traditional tie-dye techniques and craftsmanship. It collaborates with artisans, providing them opportunities to teach and pass on their skills to new generations, thereby enhancing educational and vocational training in the fashion industry.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

We support by fostering inclusive work environments where artisans, regardless of gender, receive equal opportunities, fair wages, and recognition for their craftsmanship.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

Clogs supports clean water and sanitation by implementing eco-friendly production methods that reduce water usage and minimize pollution. The brand prioritizes sustainable practices to ensure that water resources are conserved and not contaminated during the manufacturing process.

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

5

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

Clogs supports affordable and clean energy by using energy-efficient methods and renewable energy in its production, reducing its environmental impact

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

We support decent work and economic growth by providing fair wages, safe working conditions, and training opportunities for artisans, fostering sustainable livelihoods and local economic development.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

Clogs supports industry innovation and infrastructure by integrating traditional techniques with modern designs, investing in improved production methods, and enhancing local manufacturing capabilities.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

3

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

We empower artisans from different backgrounds

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

4

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

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06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

5

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

3

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

1 - Strongly Disagree

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

5

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

3

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

5

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

6

06.08 Justification for my startup

It’s innovative because it’s goal is to be an house hold brand for cooperate wears and also provide one of a kind designs for both causal wearers and people that love one of a kind fashion

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Competition: kiing davies, Itele,

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

During school awards I nominate and push out female entrepreneurs