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Robert Verdi, Kenhinde Wiley, and Mckenzie Liautaud
Duro Olowu, Bethann Hardison, and Thelma Golden
“This is a beautiful representation of Duro’s project and his vision. I’m so excited by this.” —Thelma Golden on The Daily’s Duro cover
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A Moment with… Nina Garcia
What was your first thought when you saw our Duro cover? It made my day! What do you think of JCP’s new direction? It’s phenomenal. Wait and see what they have in store. It’s very special. Which designer should they collaborate with next? It’s going to be hard to beat Duro. It would have to be someone completely different, like Altuzarra or Phillip Lim, or Preen.
On Saturday night, wild prints Judy Bird, Marva ruled at the party to fete Duro Olowu and JCP’s Smalls, and Tracey Kemble collaboration at the swank Stone Rose Lounge. Olowu was humbled by all the adoration: “I just want people to come and see what one can do when one thinks about the most basic product in the most visionary way,” he told The Daily. And what did he make of his turn Carlos Mota on our cover? “It surprised me. The Daily is about pop, and it really popped. It’s beautiful, and it’s what fashion should be: fun and stylish.” Darling, we think you pop, too!
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olowu Love gs “He’s an amazing collaborator. He brin just we a vitality with print and color that don’t have in our DNA. It’s an amazing marriage.” —Nick Wooster, JCP Creative Director so “I’ve always been a fan because he’s s arcu forward, so grand.” —M Samuelsson “I’m speechless. I love Duro! The girls in my office are crazed for this collaboration. It really says Duro.” —Mickey Boardman “I’ve been a fan of his since I saw , Michelle Obama wearing his designs the er dinn had lly and we fina other night. He’s adorable and genuine. I think we’re going to be friends. We’ve already emailed!” —Phillip Bloch “When my mom and I would visit our mall in New Jersey, she’d always park at JCPenney so we’d get to see everything twice, when we came in and left. That’s where we bought all our clothes!” —Miss USA Alyssa Campanella
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A Moment with… Ikram Goldman Enjoying the party? JCP homed in on an amazing artist. You can tell Duro loved this project. When did you first meet Duro? He came to my hotel room. He had a duffel bag and pulled out two dresses. I said, “Those are great dresses, but what’s inside the bag?” Out came these incredible, one-of-a-kind beaded, embroidered jackets. I did end up getting some of the jackets for Ikram, and it’s been a love affair ever since. He’s an orgasm for the heart, the eyes, and the mind. I heard you got his autograph. Are you kidding? What fool isn’t going to get his autograph? I’m so proud of him!
A Moment with… Iris Apfel You’re out late tonight. That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard! I’m out late all the time. What’s your bedtime? Between 12 and 2 a.m. What’s been your favorite Fashion Week moment? Apfel’s This moment right now. collab accessories Didn’t you and Duro meet in a hotel? Sounds very sexy…don’t tell Thelma! s t e fa n ia cur t o ( 5 ) ; all o t h e r imag e s pa t rickmcmulla n . c o m
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On the cover: Alexander Wang Fall 2013, shot by FirstView.