LITTLE ROCK — Korto Momolu, Project Runway Season 5 runner-up, and Arkansas’ own, is going back to New York after a two-season hiatus to debut her fall 2010 clothing line during a Feb. 15 show at Fashion Week. Momolu’s collection will be displayed at New York’s Union Square Ballroom.
Momolu describes this collection as “an eclectic blend of rich fabrics, detailed beading and infusion of northern African influences,” on her Web site, kortomo molu.com.
Last-minute sponsorships are still being sought. For more information, go to the site, which has “chip-in” availability and a progress graph.
Momolu also offers a jewelry, handbag and T-shirt line on herWeb site, and her accessory line for select Dillard’s stores and Dil lards.com premieres this month. Dillard’s Park Plaza will host a “launch party” for the line Feb. 19, featuring a duplication of Momolu’s New York show. More information will be available in the Feb. 16 edition of Dressing Room.
FASHION FAREWELL?
Disappointing news for Ebony Fashion Fair enthusiasts: The traveling benefit fashion show will not be making a stop in Little Rock this year.
“After months of speculation, it’s now official, the ... Fashion Fair Spring 2010 season has been [suspended],” according to an e-mail from Linda Gillam Weir, college relations director for Arkansas Baptist College, which benefits from the annual fundraiser. “The Fashion Fair Corporation has made the decision to cancel all Fashion Fair shows for the time being ... . Due to the death of EFF Founder Mrs. Eunice Johnson, there will be some restructuring of the corporation and [show].There’s no word as to whether there will be a 2010-11 season.”
The news was confirmed at the Web site for the show, ebonyjet.com/EFF.
“Understanding that this news may disrupt the current fundraising plans for participating organizations,” writes Linda Johnson Rice, chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson Publishing Co. and Eunice Johnson’s daughter, “we will donate two designer garments from the exclusive Ebony Fashion Fair vault to help each organization raise funds.”
The show will be greatly missed. Let’s hope it returns soon.
GIDDY UP
If you like wearing skinny jeans tucked into your boots, you may be irritated by the effort required to keep them there.
If so, try Stiruppz. These one-size, clip-on fashion aids are touted as comfortable and not damaging to clothing. “No more tugging worries about baggy jeans or chunky ankles - Stiruppz keep your style secure,” according to a news release for the product.
Stiruppz work best when jeans are cuffed; you need only cuff and fold your jeans to the desired length and clip on the stiruppz. Stiruppz are available for $25 a pair at stir uppz.com.
PROM GLAM REVISITED
A gentle reminder for those looking for a fabulous prom gown at an inexpensive price: Consider resale.
Carol Wilson, proprietor of consignment boutique A Fitting Image in west Little Rock, says she has about 400 full length prom gowns as well as “a couple hundred” short dresses. Sizes range from 0 to 26. “I’ve got everything from the slinky, knit-type stuff to the full ball gowns,” Wilson says. Labels include Jovani, Paris Prom, Blondie Nights, Alyce Designs, Cachet, Michelangelo, Precious Formals, Betsy & Adam, Jessica McClintock and Victor Costa. Most dresses fall in the $79-$110 range.
There’s something for the guys, too, in the form of tuxedo rental. Wilson rents Paul Morrell Formalwear and is offering $10 off rental for any customer who recommends a buddy who rents. Next-day service is available.
More prom-wear information to share, anyone? Contact me (see how below).
DO THE RED THING
DuWop announces its new product Private Red, a color changing lipstick that morphs into each woman’s personal red. It’s billed as the first of its kind to transform a single red shade into “an endless variety of hues.”
The lipstick goes on smoothly. Its color changes within five minutes.
Private Red’s proprietary formula includes a blend of annatto, hibiscus and henna and the technology behind the classic “mood lipsticks” of the 1970s. Additional hydrating ingredients include beeswax, caster oil and vitamin E.
DuWop’s Private Red is $22 at Sephora.com and DuWop.com.
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Style, Pages 27 on 02/02/2010