Fashion designer wows African women in Illinois with her designs

June 4, 2008  
Written by kenyanobserver, in AROUND THE US

picture source: Olubunmi Ishola/Medill

Kahindo Mateene says when people ask her where she’s from, she simply says, “Africa.”She uses traditional African prints and adds her own touch to make unique designs.

Reluctant to pursue her passion for fashion design after she failed to make it into the TV show, “Project Runway”, a chance meeting with some friends while wearing one of her designs has revived her ambition to start her own clothing line.

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One Response to “Fashion designer wows African women in Illinois with her designs”

  1. Linda says:

    Come view designs by Modahnik. The Clothing line designed by Kahindo that mixes African and Modern sensibilities to create one-of-a kind afri-chic pieces.

    Modahnik Fashions and Sunny Side Up Present
    The Modahnik Fashion Show featuring Ghanaian Jewelry by Bead n’ Bead
    September 13th, 2008
    Location: At the Darkroom 2210 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago IL 60622
    Cost: Free before 11pm; $8 after 11pm
    Age: 21 and over

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