Duro Olowu

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Duro Olowu was raised between Nigeria and England in an environment that embraced international culture, art, fashion and music. Olowu studied law in England, but soon gave up a legal career to pursue his true vocation as a self-taught fashion designer. He launched his eponymous label in October 2004, featuring a sophisticated offbeat use of clashing prints and textures, to immediate acclaim. Olowu's maverick use of fabrics and prints, sharp tailoring and intricate draping techniques reflect his interpretation of international chic and joie de vivre.