Style
Local Lookers
Not only is the work of local fashion designers chic and one-of-kind, it also gives Arkansas fashionistas the opportunity to buy locally and conserve resources
BY
Laura Keech Allen
PHOTOGRAPHY
Nancy Nolan


Lakey Goff
Available at Tallulah in Little Rock, Lakey Goff’s line, Lakey Kristian, is all about making something new from something old—a skill she picked up as a girl living with her missionary parents in Costa Rica. This re-styled yellow jersey top embellished with beading is paired with a skirt made by a pair of widows in Kenya from Lakey’s design, providing a consistent, stable income for their families.
Jamileh Kamran
Jamileh Kamran has been designing one-of-a-kind couture ensembles through her Little Rock studio for many years, even designing an inaugural ball gown for Hillary Clinton and opening her own school for budding fashion designers. This silk dress is embellished with the New York skyline around the hem for a stunning graphic effect and is paired with a swing jacket of silk and velvet.

Korto Momolu
Little Rock-based Korto Momolu, who was born in Liberia, has been making a splash on television’s Project Runway this fall, and her sleek, polished designs are flying off the racks at Box Turtle. This silvery gray halter dress is embellished with animal-print details and a fun bubble skirt.
Missy Lipps
Designer Missy Lipps, whose work is also available at Box Turtle, deconstructs existing pieces of clothing and recycles them into new, fresh pieces, complete with appliqués and other embellishments.
 

Erin Lorenzen
Designer Erin Lorenzen is committed to utilizing as much recycled material as possible, often re-working vintage dresses into completely unique creations, complete with patchwork and purposefully crooked seams. Available at Box Turtle.
Trisha Timmerman
We hate to play favorites, but we couldn’t resist sharing At Home staffer Trisha Timmerman’s own line, called Vestito. Her cute dresses, tops and jackets have been the talk of the office, thanks to their clean lines and pretty fabrics. Check it out at Box Turtle!