Nigerian-born fashion designer, Duro Olowu, was enlisted by the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, to decorate the White House in preparation for the 2015 Christmas celebrations.
Born to a Nigerian father and Jamaican mother, Duro was raised in Lagos, spending his childhood travelling between Nigeria and different cities in Europe.
He studied law in London before returning to Nigeria to practise for a few years. It was here he developed an interest in fashion, becoming inspired by the mixture of colours and rich textures of clothing worn by the people around him.
In October 2004, he launched his first women’s wear label with a collection for Spring/Summer 2005.
The patterns and colours of his designs are mostly African with British-made prints of his own design portraying a mixture of his African heritage and international sensibilities.
Duro’s eclectic designs have earned him clients like Mrs. Obama, who has worn his designs on several occasions, further cementing his credibility.
Olowu is a recipient of many awards such as the “Dress of the Year” award and “New Designer of the Year Award” at the British Fashion Awards and the Best International Designer at the African Fashion Awards in South Africa in 2010.
He and other fashion designers like Carolina Herrera, Humberto Leon, Carol Lim and Kenzo were brought in to decorate White House’s China Room, Vermeil Room and library for the holiday season.
His wife, Thelma Golden, is the Director and Chief Curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, New York.
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