Korto Momolu

Korto Momolu (pronounced Cut • Toe – Mo • Mo • Lu) is a renowned fashion designer and stylist.  Korto was born and lived in Monrovia, Liberia before immigrating with her family to Canada due to civil war in 1990.   After settling, Korto ultimately pursued her passion and studied fashion design at the L’Academies des Couturiers Design Institute in Ottawa, Ontario.  Influenced by her African roots and inspired by rich fabrics, Korto began producing beautifully chic clothing and accessories for women of all sizes and shapes.

 

After working as an independent fashion designer for 15 years, Korto followed her dreams and broke into the public eye in 2008 during the 5th season of Bravo TV’s hit show Project Runway. During the season finale of Project Runway, Korto presented her spring 2009 collection at Bryant Park during New York Fashion Week and ultimately ended the season as 1st runner up. Throughout the show, Korto stood out as a designer who embraced color and diversity and displayed such extraordinary talent that she was awarded the fan favorite prize.

 

Korto lives in Little Rock, Arkansas with her husband and daughter where November 13th was officially declared Korto Momolu-Briggs Day. She presents her collections, works on custom commissions like from the one from Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf for an outfit and makes motivational speeches and personal appearances.

 

Highlighted as one to watch, Korto has been featured by EOnline.com, Essence.com, LA Times, African Vibes, Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Ladybrille.com, Global Woman Magazine, The Huffington Post, InStyle.com, Jamati Online.com, and MarieClaire.com. She has also graced the covers of Celebrate magazine, Celebrity Parents magazine and Little Rock Family magazine along with her daughter.

 

For more information, please visit: http://www.kortomomolu.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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