eye*like*your*style: So, what is a dope fashion designer like you doing in Little Rock, Arkansas?
Korto Momolu: Well, I always say God brought me here. It was never my plan to live here, but fate stepped in and like Tim Gunn would say I made it work!
eye*like*your*style: Who is the Korto Momolu customer?
Momolu: The Korto Momolu woman is confident. She takes risks in fashion and she starts trends. She’s never afraid of going against the grain. She embraces her body and is comfortable in her own skin. She’s me!
eye*like*your*style: Your designs are inspiring, and made to fit just about any woman. What inspires you to create?
Momolu: I usually tend to create things I never see when I go shopping. Be it color, textures in fabrics, bold vivid prints or silhouettes to fit the curvy woman.
eye*like*your*style: What can we expect for your Spring 2010 collection?
Momolu: Lots of color, use of African prints in a way that every woman can be flattering in it. Separates, gowns and a few casual items, I tend to focus a lot on dressy, evening pieces. I’m trying to expand slightly over to sportswear.
eye*like*your*style: Congratulations on the arrival of your line in Dillard’s! Drawing from your West African heritage--your color palette, rich fabric and texture selections, do you see this being accepted in mainstream?
Momolu: Yes of course. Dillard’s is launching my jewelry and handbag line first, so I truly believe everyone will find something they love. All of the items are inspired by my original line of accessories seen on my website.
eye*like*your*style: During LA Fashion Week, we experienced the fashion show collaboration, if you will, with former Project Runway alum Jerell Scott. How did that come about?
Momolu: Jerell and I have become like siblings since the show. We always support each other no matter what. There is NO competition there. And when he asked me to show with him, it was a no brainer for me. He’s always been there to support me so that’s what we do.
eye*like*your*style: Tell us about your jewelry and accessories.
Momolu: The lines are both bold and very vivid. I always try to infuse some cultural details whether it’s my culture or someone else’s. There is use of chain, horns, agate, crystals, coral, wooden beads. I try to let the design experience stay as organic as possible. The bags flow with exotic cow hides and bull horn handle details. The end result is a beautiful array of jewelry that truly comes from my heart and soul.
Korto Momolu's collection of jewelry and handbags now available at Dillard's
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