BEVERLY HILLS, June 06, (THEWILL) – Just like John Obayuwana of Polo Limited, Julian is considered a top player in the luxury retail industry in Nigeria. However, unlike Obayuwana, he likes to operate behind the scenes and make his own moves quietly. This explains why there was no pomp and ceremony when he opened his new flagship store, which he aptly calls, Julian’s Luxury Emporium, a few weeks ago.
Only a few people, including the two priests who blessed the building and declared it open; some members of his staff and his wife Oghogho, who is an executive director in his company, were present during the commissioning. The Emporium was built and designed to reflect Osula’s luxurious trade.
It is a large edifice located on Lagos Island. A VIP dealer in luxury goods such as exclusive timepieces, jewelry, leather goods, accessories and writing materials, the Edo State born businessman began his foray into the world of luxury goods over 20 years ago when he started the printing and supply of gift items to blue chip companies, such as Elf Petroleum, Texaco, INEC, Access Bank etc. Before then, the University of Benin law graduate had a stint with First City Merchant Bank, now First City Monument Bank, and Alpha Merchant Bank precisely, before venturing into the business world. In 2011, he expanded his printing and gift item business to include the sale of luxury goods and renamed it Julian’s Luxury from its former name, Staple Gate.
