Max & Co. and Duro Olowu: New capsule collection "People, Places, Color"

Charming, local inspirations enliven the silhouette with a special design and create a style that seems to travel through time. The frame with a dynamic cut is refined by motifs that reproduce original prints of garments. A special edition frame that comes in a case with an exclusive pattern created by fashion designer Duro Olowu for MAX&Co.

Who is Duro Olowu?

Duro Olowu was born in Nigeria to a Jamaican mother and a Nigerian father. He grew up in Lagos and spent summers in Europe, where he immersed himself in different cultures. He moved to the UK at the age of 16 and later obtained a law degree from the University of Kent.

In 2004, Olowu launched its eponymous womenswear label, starting with a spring/summer 2005 collection. A multi-print silk empire-waist dress from this collection, spotted by American Vogue editor Sally Singer, became an international hit. It sold out in prestigious stores such as Barney's New York, Browns and Harrods in London and Ikram in Chicago, among others, and was celebrated as Dress of the Year by both American and British Vogue.

In 2005, Olowu won the New Designer of the Year Award at the British Fashion Awards. In 2007 he made his catwalk debut at London Fashion Week. In 2008 he married Thelma Golden, Director and Chief Curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem. In 2009 he was named Best International Designer at the African Fashion Awards. Olowu enjoyed early support from Michelle Obama, who frequently wore his designs. In 2015, she also commissioned Olowu to decorate the Vermeil Room in the White House. The designer said: "My idea was to create a beautiful feast for the eyes that evokes a warm and joyful season filled with international treasures and signature fabrics."