Duro Olowu designs is all about the printz - floral, floaty, chiffon print dresses. I first saw his designs in US Vogue, and was piqued by the sweeping floral creations. Of course, then I totally googled him, and found bits and pieces of his biography. Born in Nigeria, Olowu first started out as a lawyer before delving into fashion. His signature "Duro" dresses, with the empire waist billowing and the vivid prints, caught the eye of US and British Vogue.
Duro and Thelma OlowuHe eventually won "New Designer of the Year" in 2005 at the British Fashion Awards. He is influenced by both Nigeria and England in his designs, what with the innovative London and the culture of Lagos, his hometown.
He left me bedazzled with his 2010 spring collection i just had to share it...
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