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Korto Momolu in Jewelry

Zoos reflux delicate red beans and gold dresses elegant, complex loop Tiffany necklaces are in the context of the monastery dresses discreet and subtle signs of the vibrant purple flower-prints, correcting color of wheat tip below the muted tones and lines structured stylist Korto Momolu clothing.

But Momolu, mahogany skin, fan favorite Liberian-born of the fifth season of "Project Runway is" becoming an application designer Indemand world and one of several fans everywhere still seems elusive.

Next week, increasing fame Momolu a backseat to Barack Obama tiffany bracelets unprecedented openness, as She and millions of others, make the pilgrimage to Washington, DC, for a historic transition of power from the United States more. But in the days before the election Obama preparing to present their collection at the International Ball, a gala full of celebrities and factions trendiest neighborhood and beyond.

"I'm sure I have the dresses, I'm having a more informal type of luxury clothing, is more informal, and a mixture he said. "Some have my traditional African as I usually do, then there will be rings Tiffany and handbags. "Momolu also provides what it calls a" classic "style of dance to open the first lady be Michelle Obama.

"Michelle looks like she is very simple, it's really annoying. She is a woman with curves. I have a very simple design that complements your shape and really only some of my pieces of jewelry with beads from Africa and some other accounts work, just to show some of her husband's property. "

After instillation of the presidential crisis and its own debut CD to the international dance Momolu continue to prepare a traditional garment of Liberia Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia leader after the president called on his services. Demand, however, was bitter for Momolu that, after living in Liberia, devastated by war and a child, again for the first time in more a decade.

"This is an incredible opportunity for [Johnson-Sirleaf] to even think of me. Is generally more traditional Africa traditional, what we call "country". I have not been home in 15 years and to be invited by the president of my country, Because of this show … The word has spread throughout the country, I have a great support. "

Momolu, mother, wife and a resident of Arkansas has also been confirmed as the featured designer in paris "Copy the runway" fashion show, which will forward them designs eclectic crowd of spectators in front of fashion, particularly young African-Americans who seek to form their own place in the inconstancy of competitive industry.

His advice for those who want to enter the fashion industry: "Finding outlets can improve their skills … Join other decisions shows, that's how I started in the area of Little Rock, "said Momolu. "Still not their game and never stay in one place. I'm still growing and remember nothing happens overnight."

Barack Obama Inaugural Ball: Interview w/ Les Nubians