Photos from Duro Olowu for JC Penney’s Launch Party at Stone Rose Lounge, New York City.
You have to be living under a rock to not know by now the amazing collaboration that’s going on between Print Master – Nigerian, London based designer; Duro Olowu & American Apparel chain – JC Penney.
Late last year, we announced the partnership with the two, which sees the high end Designer producing a very affordable range with a price line of $10 – $100 available for purchase from the 1st of March, 2013 at all JC Penney Stores and online at JCP.com
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As the day gets closer, and with New York Fashion Week showing. Duro Olowu, partnered with FashionWeekDaily.com who are celebrating their 10th year anniversary took the opportunity to throw a very chic soiree for the brand, introducing the Fashion Party, getting them pumped for the Spring/Summer production of Duro Olowu for JC Penney.
Thelma Golden & Duro Olowu
Thelma Golden – His Wife, Iris Apfel – who worked closely with Duro Olowu on this collection, Kehinde Wiley, Nina Garcia were just a few of Duro’s friends who stopped by, and if you are aware of any Duro Olowu event, you know he pulled all the stops!
Kehinde Wiley, Iris Apfel & Duro Olowu
The Collection will also include Accessories & Homeware.
Bethann Hardison, Duro Olowu & Nina Garcia
Other notable faces at there launch were:
Nikki & Lola Ogunnaike
Zandile Blay, Memsor & Julee Wilson
Marian Kihogo, Oluwaseye Olusa, Helen Jennings & Enyinee Owuwanne
See more photos of the pieces from the Launch party which took place on the 9th of February at Stone Rose Lounge, New York City below:
Photos: TheBudgetBabe.com & #DuroForJCP
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Designers: Duro Olowu