Source: Connecting Liberians in the diaspora
Korto Momolu, international fashion designer and stylist will bring her “2011 Fall Collection” directly from the runway stage of New York to Columbus in the “Peace through Fashion” fashion show.
“Peace through Fashion” will benefit Amani Liberia in the education and empowerment of women throughout Liberia. The show is hosted by:
The Athletic Club of Columbus’ Women’s Committee
136 E. Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Date/Time/Price: Saturday, February 26th Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets are $35
and can be reserved by email: peacethroughfashion@gmail.com
A preview party featuring Korto will take place on Friday, February 25, time and location TBD. Korto will be available for a limited number of individual interviews on Saturday, February 26th before the show.
The goal of “Peace through Fashion” is increasing awareness and gaining support for the women’s empowerment movement that has blossomed in Liberia after the end of a brutal 14 year civil war. Amani Liberia is a nonprofit organization that teaches Liberian women how to create, market and manage projects and businesses through textiles and sewing.
Momolu, a native Liberian, will return to Liberia in May to unveil her 27 piece collection designed specifically for the women of Liberia, which will be shown in Monrovia and Yekepa, Liberia. This unique, fashion forward collection will be used to inspire and energize the imagination and creativity of women throughout Liberia.
This will mark Momolu’s first return visit to Liberia since she and her family left the country due to civil war in 1990. This momentous step demonstrates the significance of the Amani project and Liberian women’s movement. Momolu’s fresh take on fashion mingled with her heart for women blends into a vibrant opportunity for the women of Liberia.
Corporate sponsorship packages are available, which include promotional advertising opportunities during the preview party and fashion show on February 25th.
For more information and updates on “Peace through Fashion” visit the Facebook fan page at: facebook.com/PeacethroughFashion.
About Korto Momolu
In 2010, Korto Momolu formed a partnership with Dillard’s Incorporated to design an eye-catching collection of handbags and jewelry that is currently in more than 70 stores nationwide. Additionally, she teamed up with Madera Exotic Woods to design “The Saba Collection”, an exclusive line of fashionable eco-friendly wood jewelry and handbags, and “Korto Momolu for SanLori”, which is a new line of stationery and gift products with Korto’s personal imprint of nature inspired colors and themes. Coming soon is “Korto Momolu for JHS”, which is a collection of fine jewelry to accent everyday wear.
Highlighted as the “fashion designer to watch” by New York magazine, Korto
has been featured by major international and national media outlets, including the Tom Joyner Morning Show, People Magazine, Soap Opera Digest, Women’s Wear Daily, Sprit magazine, TV Guide, The Mo’Nique Show, African Premiere Television, The Wendy Williams Show, Essence, and many more.
For more information about Korto Momolu, please visit her official website at www.KortoMomolu.com.
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