Duro Olowu x

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London based Nigerian designer Duro Olowu has his own unique aesthetic.

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Prints inform the story, but you don’t have to choose between smart and boho..

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He has a mastery for mixing colour and pattern, but there’s still sub clause stacked against sub clause.  He says: ‘I have always believed that a garment is irresistible not only because of the label but rather because of the love and attention in it’s composition.’

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He makes it easy to keep your cool with a simple shot of bright energy.

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And creates clothes that love the female form.

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Oh how I’d love to see Kate Middleton in this one..

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(photos by Luis Monteiro)

His clothes sing like a mezzo soprano over an African drum beat, gently crooning there’s nothing shallow about feeling good, confidence is the most attractive thing – just go out and have fun..

Laters, Kate x

12 comments

  3. Virginia Romo Illustration's avatar
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    My favourites: The second dress (am I dreaming or are these croco-like black and white patterns like everywhere?) and the blue dress with the sunny sleeves.