Expo Spotlight
Korto Momolu
CannaCouture fashion
Inspired by her African roots, Liberian-born fashion designer and stylist Korto Momolu (pronounced CUT-TOE MOE-MOE-LOO) is stamping her global brand in fashion with a women’s wear and accessory line that celebrates the essence of her rich heritage through the use of traditional, luxury fabrics. She currently resides in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Korto is a graduate of L’Academie des Couturiers Design Institute in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She relocated to Canada in 1990 following the coup in her home country of Liberia. To further her experience in fashion design, she auditioned for and secured a spot on the fifth season of Bravo’s Emmy-nominated show, Project Runway. Throughout the season, Korto’s signature use of color and her diverse prints and styles made her a standout competitor. Her spirited personality resonated with the audience, earning her the title of “Fan Favorite” and ultimately a finish as the 1st runner-up.
Korto has an impressive career marked by headlining numerous fashion shows around the world, including locations such as Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Honduras, Canada, and Liberia. She was commissioned by Alice Walton to design uniforms for the staff at The Crystal Bridges Museum, showcasing her talent for creating designs suited for people of all shapes and sizes. Additionally, Korto served as the “Cheerios Ambassador” for the ShopRite Partners in Caring “Knock Out Hunger” campaign, and she continues to dedicate her time and skills to various charitable and philanthropic initiatives.
Korto has been recognized as one of the Top 5 to watch by New York magazine and has been featured in numerous national and international publications, including Elle, Us Weekly, Marie Claire, Arise, and Essence. She has also made television appearances on shows such as Project Runway All Stars 3, Arise TV, BET’s Rip the Runway, BET’s Lens on Talent, All on the Line, and The Wendy Williams Show.
Experience high fashion with the 2025 CannaCouture fashion show by Project Runway All-Star Korto Momolu at the Cannabis & Wellness Expo. May 16-18, 2025.
