{"id":4099,"date":"2012-06-12T18:34:19","date_gmt":"2012-06-12T22:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork?p=4099"},"modified":"2012-06-12T18:34:19","modified_gmt":"2012-06-12T22:34:19","slug":"korto-momolu-trail-blazing-review-of-liberian-celebrity-designer-korto-momolu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/korto-momolu-trail-blazing-review-of-liberian-celebrity-designer-korto-momolu\/","title":{"rendered":"Korto Momolu &#124; Trail Blazing Review of Liberian Celebrity Designer Korto Momolu"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"afric-3617179860\" class=\"afric-before-content afric-entity-placement\"><amp-ad width=300 height=250\r\n    style=\"text-align:center;\" type=\"doubleclick\"\r\n    data-slot=\"\/21718337565\/AMP-Banner\">\r\n  <div placeholder><\/div>\r\n  <div fallback><\/div>\r\n<\/amp-ad>\r\n<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2012\/06\/01-adiree-logo-public.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4051 alignleft lazyload\" title=\"01-adiree-logo-public\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/media01\/2012\/06\/01-adiree-logo-public.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n<p>Designer Korto Momolu Brings Her Newest Collection to Africa Fashion Week NY\u2014The Collection Is As Sophisticated As\u2014If Not Better Than, Her Works On The TV Show.<\/p><div id=\"afric-1548607388\" class=\"afric-inbody afric-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><!-- \/21718337565\/AFW300 -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1609524218907-0' style='width: 300px; height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1609524218907-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>New York, NY-June 2012- Korto Momolu will present her collection at Africa Fashion Week New York, Saturday, July 14th. AFWNY, produced by Adir\u00e9e, will take place July 12th, 13th, and 14th at the Broad Street Ballroom in New York\u2019s Financial District.<\/p>\n<p>Korto Momolu, the Liberian-born designer came onto the fashion scene as a breakout start of Project Runway\u2019s Season 5 and ever since then, she kept surprising the fashion industry with better works. Now the designer is gearing up to showcase her latest and greatest designs at Africa Fashion Week NY. Drawing from her African roots, Korto infuses tribal details into her classic designs. Inspired by rich fabrics and textures, Momolu\u2019s designs are intended for real, full-figured women.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou can see her multiple influences at work in her garments. The prints and silhouettes are evocative of West Africa; and there is usually a juxtaposition of some glamorous element, [such as] sequins against a more natural fabric or cut.\u201d \u2013Brew Hammond, author and blogger, said of Momolu\u2019s design approach.<\/p>\n<p>AFWNY includes runway shows hosting 21+ designers from various countries in Africa and those of the African Diaspora, exhibitions, and industry networking events. Opening designers Francis Hendy, Korto Momolu, and designers like Mafi, Attolle Collection, Geraldo Fashions and others will showcase.<\/p>\n<p>About Korto Momolu:<br \/>\nKorto Momolu (Former Project Runway Star, 5th Season) infuses tribal details into her designs, owing to her African roots. Motivated by rich fabrics and textures, her designs are truly ideal for real, full-figured women.<\/p>\n<p>About Adir\u00e9e:<br \/>\nAdir\u00e9e, based in NYC, NY, focuses on event production, organization, and consulting for small to medium size clients in the areas of Fashion, Art, and Culture.<\/p>\n<p>For More Information Contact:<br \/>\nAdir\u00e9e \u2502Public Relations<br \/>\nHelena<br \/>\npr@adiree.com<br \/>\nwww.adiree.com<br \/>\n###<\/p>\n<div id=\"afric-1415815922\" class=\"afric-after-content afric-entity-placement\"><amp-ad width=300 height=250\r\n    style=\"text-align:center;\" type=\"doubleclick\"\r\n    data-slot=\"\/21718337565\/AMP-bottom\">\r\n  <div placeholder><\/div>\r\n  <div fallback><\/div>\r\n<\/amp-ad><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Designer Korto Momolu Brings Her Newest Collection to Africa Fashion Week NY\u2014The Collection Is As Sophisticated As\u2014If Not Better Than, Her Works On The TV Show. 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