Exquisite Collection to Debut at New York Fashion Week
Little Rock, Arkansas - January 29, 2010 - The Korto Momolu Brand and
Dillard's, Inc. ("Dillard's") announced today the launch of a new line of signature handbags and accessories designed by Korto Momolu that will be available in select Dillard's stores and online at www.dillards.com beginning mid-February, 2010.
"We are very excited to bring Korto Momolu's collection of jewelry and
handbags to Dillard's," said Dillard's Vice President of Merchandising Bill Dillard, III. "It is thrilling to watch a new designer begin her career in such an exciting fashion. Dillard's is truly committed to innovative design and to bringing our customers new and exciting labels. This collection fits perfectly with our fresh approach to style."
To further strengthen this partnership, Ms. Momolu will embark on a nationwide
tour from February to March 2010. The tour will launch in Ms. Momolu's home state in Little Rock, Arkansas, and will include personal appearances in Dillard's stores in the major cities of Dallas, Houston, Memphis, Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Charlotte, Las Vegas and Phoenix.
"This partnership with a worldwide brand like Dillard's is thrilling for me
because it will enable me to expose even more people to my aesthetic and
continue to make my brand a household name," said Korto Momolu. Dubbed as 'the
one to watch' during her appearances on "Project Runway" season five, she is living
proof that if one follows her dreams and is true to her craft good things
are likely to happen.
Coinciding with the date of her Dillard's launch, Korto Momolu will return to
the runways of New York City on February 15th at the Union Square Ballroom to
present her latest collection of apparel, handcrafted handbags and
accessories. This will mark her first showcase since she competed as a
reality TV contestant. Her collection will include a sneak peek at the
exclusive handbag and jewelry signature line designs for Dillard's stores and
Dillard's online.
The road traveled has not always been easy for this talented designer. After
being kept away from her homeland of Liberia, West Africa, for almost 20 years
because of a civil war, Ms. Momolu and her family settled in Canada where she
pursued her passion and studied fashion design at the L'Academies des
Couturiers Design Institute in Ottawa, Ontario.
Korto Momolu has been featured by "EOnline", "Essence", "TV Guide", "LA Times",
"Arkansas Democrat Gazette", "Ladybrille", "Global Woman" magazine, "InStyle" and
"Jamati Online". She has had editorials in "Southwest Airlines Spirit", "Kouture",
"Iconography", and "Munaluchi Bridal" magazines as well as appearances on the
cover of "Celebrate", "African Vibes", "Celebrity Parents" and "Little Rock Family"
magazines. Her TV and radio appearances include "The Wendy Williams Show", BET's "My Black is Beautiful" and the "Tom Joyner Morning Show".
Dillard's, Inc. is one of the nation's largest fashion apparel and home furnishing retailers. The Company's stores operate with one name, Dillard's, and span 29 states. Dillard's stores offer a broad selection of merchandise, including products sourced and marketed under Dillard's exclusive brand names. For more information about Dillard's, please visit www.dillards.com.
Contact: Julie J. Bull of Dillard's
(501) 376-5965
julie.bull@dillards.com