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Duro Olowu
Nigerian-born British fashion designer
Duro Olowu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian/British |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion designer and curator |
Duro Olowu is a Nigerian-born British fashion designer.
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He is best known for his innovative combinations of patterns and textiles that draw inspiration from his international background.
Early life and education
Olowu was born in Lagos, Nigeria, to a Jamaican mother and Nigerian Yoruba father.[1] He grew up in Lagos, spending summers in Europe [2][3] He moved to the United Kingdom when he was 16,[4] later attending the University of Kent at Canterbury and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Law .[5][6]
Career
In 2004, Olowu launched his eponymous women's wear label, beginning with a Spring/Summer 2005 collection.
An empire-waist multi print silk dress from that collection, discovered by American Vogue editor Sally Singer, became an