Project Runway Designers at MidSouth Fashion Week Oct. 3

Gordana Gehlhausen, Korto Momolu and Jerell Scott are all showing their latest collections at MidSouth Fashion Week in Memphis.



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News From Korto Momolu, Rami Kashou and Malan Breton

Photo: Shannon Sturgis

Click here for a new interview with Korto Momolu.

Click here for Malan Breton's weekly Musings.

Miley Cyrus recently wore a Rami Kashou design. Click here for the photo.

Korto Momolu in Scottsdale

When I learned that Korto was coming to Scottsdale, of course I wanted to get together. She was signing autographs at Dillard's from 3:00 - 6:00. When I arrived, I heard the announcement over the intercom introducing Korto and inviting shoppers to the handbag department.



She wasn't hard to find because of all the flashbulbs going off. There were two adorable models wearing Korto's handbags and jewelry designs. Music was playing and refreshments were set up. It was great.



At 6:00 we packed up and Korto joined me in the family mini-van for the quick trip to Fnb for dinner. We enjoyed a delicious meal and some lively discussion with Korto sharing lots of scoop about season five, the All-Star Challenge and her thoughts on season seven. It was a lot of fun. My daughter Kaitlin joined us as well as Janice and Amanda - both fans of Project Runway and especially of Korto.



After dinner I took her to the airport for her return flight. Wish we had more time!

Korto Momolu in Scottsdale Today

Attention Phoenix: Project Runway Season Five "Fan Favorite" Korto Momolu will be at Dillard's in the Scottsdale Fashion Square from 3:00 - 6:00 this afternoon.

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Click here for today's video from AZFamily.com.

Project Runway on Tour

Nick Verreos will be in Houston, TX tomorrow. Click here for more information.

Korto Momolu is in Memphis, TN. Click here for details.

Tim Gunn is in Scottsdale - YAY! Scottsdale Fashion Square at 1:00.

From the Mailbox

Photo: NBC

Click here for a great new interview with Project Runway Season Five finalist and "Fan Favorite," Korto Momolu from NBC Dallas where she is promoting her accessories line at Dillard's. Click here for the schedule of Korto's appearances.

Click here for style advice from Tim Gunn in Marie Claire.

Attention Charlotte, NC - Jay McCarroll will be at Macy's on Saturday, March 13th. Click here for more information.

Amy Sarabi fans, click here for a look at her episode seven design from the Oakland Fashion Examiner.

Korto Momolu's Dillard's Tour

Tim is not the only one on tour...


Korto Momolu's collection of jewelry and handbags is now available at Dillard's (click here to shop) and Korto is on tour to promote her line. Here is the schedule:

Feb. 19th Little Rock AR-Park Plaza Mall (6pm-9pm) (X)

Feb. 20th Rogers, AR-Rogers MAll (1pm-4pm) (X)

Feb. 26th Baton Rouge, LA – Mall of Louisiana (12pm-2pm)
Metaire, LA – Lakeside Shopping Center (5pm-7pm)

Feb 27th Atlanta, GA – Atlantic Station (12pm-2pm)
Atlanta, GA – Perimeter Mall (3pm – 5pm)

Mar. 4th Tampa, FL – International Plaza (2pm-4pm)

Mar. 5th Orlando, FL – Florida Mall (5pm-7pm)

Mar. 6th Jacksonville, FL – St. John’s Center (2pm-4pm)

Mar.10th Dallas, TX — Northpark Mall (5pm-7pm)

Mar. 11th Austin, TX — The Domain II (12pm-2pm)
Austin, TX – Barton Creek (5pm-7pm)

Mar.12th Arlington, TX – The Park (12pm-2pm)

Mar.13th Houston, TX – Post Oak (11pm-1pm)

Mar.19th Charlotte, NC – South Park Mall (2pm-4pm)

Mar.20th Memphis, TN – Carriage Crossing (11am-1pm)
Oak Court Mall (2pm-4pm)
Wolfchase Galleria (5:30pm-7:30pm)

Mar.25th Las Vegas, NV – Las Vegas Fashion (2pm-4pm)

Mar.26th Scottsdale, AZ – Fashion Square (3pm-6pm)

From the Mailbox

Daniel Feld and Wesley Nault join Molly Sims to discuss the WesFeld collection.



Click here to bid on a Project Runway auction lot to benefit the "Watch us Care" Haitian relief efforts. The lot includes a copy of Tim Gunn's "Guide to Quality, Taste and Style," and a season two DVD.

Our friends at Bluefly were at Korto Momolu's show. Click here for the report.

Click here for a review of Daniel Vosovic's Fall Collection.

Tuesday Mailbox

Click here for Nick Verreos's article about the FIDM 18th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibit. Project Runway Season Two Designer Andrae Gonzalo also joined the fun.

WWD.com has prepared a "Fall 2010 Newcomer's Guide" to Fashion Week and two of our Project Runway faves are included.

Click here for a profile of Daniel Vosovic.

Click here for Korto Momolu.

Carol Hannah Whitfield is on the cover of the February issue of The Fashion Journal.

Korto Momolu Accessories Now Available at Dillard's

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From the Mailbox

Korto Momolu is set to debut her new handbag line at Dillard's on February 15th. Click here for more information.

Click here for a new interview with Anthony Williams from Una LaMarche.

Project Runway Season One Winner Jay McCarroll is a contestant on Celebrity Fit Club 7: Boot Camp. The show premieres February 8th at 9:00 PM ET on VH-1.

Click here for a profile of Oakland's Amy Sarabi.

Click here for an interview with Ping Wu.

More Designer Updates

Friday is "Korto Momolu Day" in Little Rock! Please let us know if you are able to attend either of her events.

Jay McCarroll's "Germania" fabic collection is now available at The Colony.

Here is more about Qristyl Frazier's latest collection.

From The Mailbox

Click here for more from Project Runway Season Five designer Terri Stevens and Highball Halloween. Thanks Cliff!

Korto Momolu will be speaking at Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs NY) on Saturday. Click here for more information.

Click here for a new interview with Christian Siriano including a little bit about his yet-untitled new show. A highlight: "I think it’s best to be as normal as possible and, luckily, I just happen to be entertaining already.”

Click here for an interview with Christian on NPR's "All Things Considered."

Here is Blayne Walsh as Peter Pan on Halloween.

Korto Momolu at Boston Fashion Week

BPR Field Reporter Tina G was at Korto's Show in Boston and send us this report - thanks Tina!

As she always has, Korto remained true to her point-of-view. She infuses her African heritage in her designs without making them costume-y. The effect is subtle, yet truly evident. She had some beautiful knit pantsuits a long, flowly dresses. I love her short dresses made of denim and of kente cloth. They are perfect for a summer day or night out. Her handbags were featured in the show as well. I see the black, fringed bag in my future.



I went backstage to see if I could have a chat with Korto. She was absolutely mobbed! Her fans wanted to take picture after picture with her. The press was finally able to pull her away and then THEY started taking pictures! Korto sported a new short and sassy haircut and looked radiant! She was happy to take a picture with every fan and was very gracious despite all the chaos.

I did manage to speak to her for a moment. I told her that I loved how she represented her heritage. She replied, "I have to!" I asked her about her handbag line and she said they will soon be featured in Dillard's department store!

From The Mailbox

Here is Chris March and the "Runway Rundown" from TVGuide.com.

Click here for "Tim Gunn: Motivator in Chief" from The Los Angeles Times. Thanks Coco.

Click here for information about "Ask Korto" and a chance to win Fashion Week tickets.

Click here for a profile of Project Runway Season Six designer, Althea Harper.

Click here for a new recap of episode three.

From The Mailbox

Photo: Charley Gallay/WireImage

Keke Palmer, star of "Akeelah and the Bee" as well as the Nickelodeon series "True Jackson VP" recently celebrated her 16th birthday in a golden gown designed by Rami Kashou. Click here for more.

Click here to watch video of Nina Garcia on GMA and to read an excerpt from her new book.

Jack Mackenroth and Kevin Christiana will be in Seattle for "Product Runway" tomorrow night. Click here and here for more information.

Click here for a new interview with Korto Momolu.

EW.com has prepared a slideshow of "17 Hot Designs and 7 Hot Messes" from past season of Project Runway. Can you predict the "Hot Messes?"

A Note from Korto Momolu

Hi BPR

It's been a while since we chatted and I just wanted to say thanks for all the love and support over the last year. It has most definitely been a roller-coaster ride since the show wrapped. Being asked to be on the All-Star Challenge was a treat and it actually was a fun experience for all of us behind the scenes. A lot of the good stuff was edited out and it seems like two hours really wasn't enough to tell the whole crazy story.

I will say that after watching the show and reading the reactions, it's kinda mixed. Some on one hand think I was the winner, some don't. Some think the right person won and others think not. Regardless of the reactions and opinions of the viewers, I really wish that people would put themselves in our shoes. We are just regular people that stepped out on faith and took a chance that this opportunity would bring us the seed money to start our lines. Personally I would give the fame and the drama back for the financing to do what I love - which is to design clothing and accessories that represent and compliment all women.

For so many to get offended in regards to me saying "I should have won" or "I deserved to win" so should I have said "I deserved to lose?..." that's why we all went on the show....

Each designer went to win and get the prize - $100,000! Not one went just for the fun - losing 5 weeks of work, away from our families....

Overall it was a life-changing experience and I will never forget it. I've made some lifetime bonds with some really talented and great people and we will forever be connected. Those people know my heart and they know the real Korto.

So this a memo to all those that watch from the outside looking in....Project Runway is a REALITY show and it seems to me when people are real the audience gets a little rattled. I mean come on...I just left my season - it feels like yesterday .... the emotions were still raw from that - and I took a chance..... a chance that I could come back and try again and see what happens.

What you saw after coming in second again were true raw emotions of what at that time was frustration and disappointment.

I have never taken anything away from Leanne's win (who by the way is a friend and I love her to death). Daniel, is also a friend and I am glad we got a chance to hang out on the All-Stars. I am truly happy for him and proud of all that he has accomplished. We both stood there sweaty palms and all awaiting the verdict...it was bittersweet for him too. As for the other All-stars, (hey guys!!!) we have all gone out and done great things with our careers. We all got along great on the show and had a mutual respect for one another and now that its over.....hooraaaaay! now we can all move on........ for my season 6 designers just stay true to who you are, stand by your work and you'll be just fine. I wish you allllll the luck on the crazy ride ahead.

Thanks to everyone that has stood by me through all this and continues to support me. I still read allll my emails so keep them coming! Check out my website www.kortomomolu.com for all the updates on whats next for me. Do check out the jewelry line on the website and yes check out Dillards in January 2010 for my handbag and jewelry line debut! I will be coming to a city near you to promote it!

Thanks again BPR for giving me a chance to speak and I need that picture of TBone in my seatbelt coat for my scrapbook please!!!


love ya,

korto

The All-Star Challenge Collections

Who knew you would have so many opinions on the All-Star Challenge? Our Reaction post (click) and poll show that you felt the outcome controversial! We have an image below so that you can compare the collections; keep on sharing your opinions.

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All images courtesy of Lifetime
Top to bottom: Chris March, Daniel Vosovic, Jeffrey Sebelia, Korto Momolu, Mychael Knight, Santino Rice, Sweet P Vaughn and Uli Herzner

Korto Momolu in Charlotte

From The Mailbox

Christian Siriano's Fall 2009 collection will be available at Saks 5th Avenue in NYC beginning next week! Click here for more information.

Meanwhile, Christian's limited edition make-up collection is now available at Victoria's Secret and Christian is making appearances to promote it. He was in Los Angeles yesterday and Kim Kardashian was among the guests. Catch him in NYC on August 15th, and tomorrow August 7th in Miami. Thanks RenRen.

Korto Momolu will show her Fall '09 Collection at Passion Fashion 09 in Charlotte TONIGHT at 7:00 at the Harris Conference Center. Click here for more information.

Kayne Gillaspie stars in the reality special "Gown Crazy" on TLC premiering Friday night August 14th. Click here for more info.