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

Text: Laura Keech Allen
Photos: Nancy Nolan
October 2008

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.
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.

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!
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.

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