Baton Rouge residents will have the opportunity to meet a reality star fashionista today.Korto Momolu, a finalist from season five of “Project Runway,” will be at the Mall of Louisiana from noon to 2 p.m, according to Momolu’s official Facebook fan page.Momolu will appear in a meet and greet as part of a tour to promote the launch of her Dillard’s fashion line.She will appear in malls around the country throughout the spring.Becky Adams, Dillard’s assistant store manager, said the “Runway” finalist will have pictures available to sign and will be promoting her items. “People who were fans of the show will recognize her fashions,” Adams said. “Her new line has jewelry and handbags.”Momolu is a native of Monrovia, Liberia. She studied fashion design at the L’Academies des Couturiers Design Institute in Ottawa, Ontario, according to the biography on her Web site.Momolu will also appear at the Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie on Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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‘Runway’ finalist to appear at Mall of La.
February 25, 2010