Meet MOMO BOOSAMRA | Fashion Designer

We had the good fortune of connecting with MOMO BOOSAMRA and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi MOMO, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I realized very early on in my personal development and in my career path that without the magic that fuels our souls, there is suffering. Suffering is felt in hiding what brings out your spark, dimming your light for the comfort of those darkened by the cruel reality of society, and the life that is adulthood. I cannot say I understand much for the “real world” as much as I do the common thread that most if not all of us share – a love for art. A love for creativity and imagination that many think of as childish, and as something we cannot keep hold of for long.

After what felt like a lifetime hiding who I wanted to be, I realized the power that is taking back your vision, your light, and your authenticity, three things that we all as creatives must fight for. Not to fight against, but to bring them to light in the most wholehearted of ways. To pursue a career in the arts in any way is always a gamble, with the whole world wondering when it will be a “real job”. It is a risk that must be taken, no matter the circumstances, and will come full circle to inspire others the same.

This life is a precious garden of building, growing, learning, and blossoming. To have a career that feels like a soul awakening rather than a spirit sucker has saved my life as it has many. I just pray one day we can be seen as humans too – the misfits, the outcasts, and the ones who don’t “work a real job”, whatever that means.

Of course I hope to be able to live comfortably, support my team and my loved ones, and build a life for my family, but I first and foremost will prioritize the creative enigma that is me.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I knew from the start of learning the craft in fashion design that a lot of things had been created, but nothing in the way I had in my mind. Knowing there is clear gaps in inclusivity and mindfulness in fashion, beyond my wildest nightmares. There was always a creative inside of me, it just took the right tools and experiences to awaken them fully.

Going into college at CMU, I had not much a clue what I wanted to be but knew the opportunity to grow my wings would allow me to soar regardless. Getting out of my small-minded hometown and being able to find what makes me, me was lifechanging, and truly has saved me in so many ways. Once out of the hands of the small-town mentality, I explored my interests, my personality, my creativity, and most importantly my individuality. All things that in highschool were dismissed and instilled as “hobby interests”.

Once I learned of the Fashion Design Program at CMU, I did not hesitate to change my concentration from Psychology Studies to Fashion Design. Initially shocked this was even offered, I realized that I was always reaching for something I know now to exist – a real career and life in the world of fashion.

Being in college, especially during the pandemic, was soul-sucking as it is for many, but no matter what I seemed to always prevail in the brightest technicolors. Finding my niche. sharpening my tools, aligning more with my craft everyday, the world of creativity has been my guiding light. Endless opportunities, and certainly a life worth creating for.

Building my brand off the founding concepts of who I am has created a community unlike any other. Blending my love for color, textures, and art with fashion has made for more than just clothes – I create true wearable art. I have been lucky enough to be trusted with commissions since graduating, making custom looks for my brand’s clientele. Curating history, rather than just trends, and building my team along the way.

I have learned that no matter who sees it, creation is always of benefit. Mindful, tasteful, inclusive. Bimbos rule the world.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
As a native Yooper of Michigan, I will always be a lover of the outdoors and of exploration. Budget-friendly entertainment and enjoyment, as it is often more about who you’re with than what youre doing

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Threads Fashion Show at CMU!

To have a creative outlet that pushed, challenged, and inspired me through college felt like a saving grace. Every year it felt like a peak into what I hope for in my life – full blown love of the arts, production, and fashion. After winning “Most Avante Garde 2022” in my first fashion show at college, I felt a feeling of affirmation that I was right where I was meant to be.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmomoliciousss/?hl=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-boosamra-90180624b/

Image Credits
CAMERON REED