Meet Nigerian designer Duro Oluwu who decorated White House

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Duro Olowu is a Nigerian-born, British fashion designer. He is best known for his innovative combinations of patterns and textiles that draw inspiration from his international background. His empire waist patchwork "Duro" dress was named "dress of the year" by both American and British Vogue in 2005. Some of Olowu's notable clients include Michelle Obama, Solange Knowles, and Iris Apfel. In 2005 he won "New Designer of the Year" at the British Fashion awards, the first designer to win without ever showing a runway presentation.

Olowu was born in Lagos, Nigeria, to a Nigerian father and Jamaican mother. He grew up in Lagos, while spending summers in Geneva and London, immersing him in multiple cultures. He moved to the United Kingdom for school at the age of 16 and went on to earn a law degree at the University of Kent.

Nigerians are not only making it big abroad, their works and skills speak for them in places that matter. Duro Oluwu is a designer with great influences as he decorated the Vermeil Room in the White House. In speaking with Vogue magazine, the Nigerian said that his aim is to create good pieces that people would always engage and never be tired of.
“My idea is to create a beautiful feast for the eyes, reminiscent of a warm and joyful season, filled with international treasures and signature fabrics,” he spoke of his work in the White House room.




It should be noted that he decorated the room during Barack Obama’s presidency in the US. He said that he was sure Michelle’s visitors would be as delighted as she is when they visit the room during the holiday season
The composition of the room was comprised of 8-foot-tall Christmas trees wrapped with vintage African fabrics encrusted with shiny balls. There were also patchworks at strategic places in the room.


- Duro Oluwu, a Nigerian man, decorated Vermeil Room in White House for Christmas holiday in 2015

- In speaking about his works, he said he always aims to please his consumers with good pieces they would love

- After he had decorated the room, Duro said he was confident Michelle Obama's visitors would love his decoration.

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