Rutgers University–Camden to Welcome Internationally Acclaimed Designer Korto Momolu to Campus
The innovative fashion showcase "Runway to Renewal: A Creative Fusion of Art, Fashion, and Empowerment" will blend student creativity with visionary design.
Camden, NJ – February 17, 2026: Rutgers University–Camden will present “Runway to Renewal: The Rutgers–Camden Fashion Showcase,” an innovative live performance celebrating the intersection of art, culture, and storytelling on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room and Main Lounge (326 Penn Street, Camden, NJ 08102).
Headlining the evening is internationally acclaimed fashion designer and Project Runway All-Stars finalist Korto Momolu, who will present her signature culturally inspired designs on the runway.
Known for her bold aesthetic and commitment to honoring her Liberian heritage, Momolu’s creations feature vibrant prints, intricate detailing, and luxurious fabrics that celebrate global craftsmanship and empowerment.
Momolu has gained international recognition for her women’s wear and accessory lines, and has been featured in Elle, Vogue, Marie Claire, Ebony, and Essence. Her work blends tradition and modernity, storytelling and style, making her a powerful voice in contemporary fashion design.
The show will begin with a brand-new, original performance conceived by Margery Amdur, a Philadelphia-based artist and professor of art at Rutgers–Camden. Titled “Wearing the Inside Out,” the immersive presentation reimagines the hospital gown as both garment and metaphor.
Amdur’s interdisciplinary performance will feature recognizable clinical silhouettes—scrub tops, gowns, walker jackets—radically transformed through her signature materials: digitally printed textile strips, stitched wire seams, hand-cut overlays, and translucent layers of journal text written by patients.
Known for her immersive “Felt Narratives” installations, Amdur transforms fragile materials and overlooked objects into reflective sculptural environments that explore themes of vulnerability, memory, identity, and resilience.
While registration is not required, it is recommended.
About Rutgers University–Camden
Rutgers University–Camden is a hub of academic excellence and innovation, consistently ranked among the nation’s top public colleges and universities. Proudly recognized as one of the safest campuses in the region, the university is located in the “eds and meds” district of Camden, NJ—a city known for its cultural and historic attractions, vibrant arts community, renowned healthcare institutions, and headquarters of internationally recognized corporations. The campus offers a welcoming and engaging learning environment for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. Just minutes from Center City Philadelphia—home to a thriving business district and a dynamic cultural scene—the campus also benefits from an array of transportation options for easy access in and around the city.
Home to approximately 6,000 students and more than 1,500 faculty and staff, Rutgers–Camden fosters a close-knit academic community where students enjoy the resources of a world-class research institution. Motivated scholars collaborate with world-renowned faculty, creating an environment defined by discovery and support.
As one of four chancellor-led units in the Rutgers University system, Rutgers–Camden is celebrated as a national model for civically engaged urban universities, earning the prestigious Community Engagement status from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. With its classification as an R2 research university, the campus contributes groundbreaking scholarship and creative output on a global scale.
Ranked among Washington Monthly’s "25 Best-in-Class Colleges", Rutgers University–Camden offers an exceptional environment for intellectual growth, community engagement, and personal achievement, empowering students to reach their highest potential.
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