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Happy New Year!!

I have been meaning to post for the past couple of days, sorry just had a lot going on.

A couple of days ago it was 56 degrees in Chicago, which is unheard of in January. But now reality has set in and we had our first snowstorm and along with it freezing temperatures.

So all this cold is making me dream of warmer temperatures and I thought this would be a perfect time to share with you my latest collection for Spring Summer 2012. Yes Spring is still several months away, but hopefully these bright and bold prints will put you & me in a warmer state of mind.  The collection will be available on the online store in March, but if you can’t wait till then send me an email to modahnik@gmail.com.

Would love to know what you think of the new collection.

As always thanks for all the support!

Kahindo

 Ethical Ocean will be partnering up with Modahnik to offer $40 off a dress & free shipping using the coupon code: 

MALAIKA-40
at check out 
 Hurry, offer ends Dec. 7th!

With the holiday season here we wanted to give 10% of all sales to a wonderful organization that is dear to my heart; the Georges Malaika Foundation. Georges Malaika Foundation is a non-profit that built an all girls school in my home country DRC in order to educate and empower young girls. 

Click here to start shopping!

Thanks for everyone who came out to support Modahnik and the CFI at Fashion Focus, check out our SS 2012  collection on the runway below:

Photo Credit: Chicago Scene

Check out these behind the scene photo’s from the photoshoot we had a few weeks ago for our upcoming collection. Thanks again to the wonderful photographer Kayoua Xiong, models Khrystyna Bodnarchuk & Megan Lewis, Mehwish Khan for makeup & hair services and Esartia for providing jewelry. The shoot was a great success!

The Chicago Green Girls Night Out Tour was a success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support, and a special thanks to EcoStiletto for putting the whole thing together and choosing me to host! Guests enjoyed Eco treats from Agape & Zoe Naturals and Honore des Pres perfumes, Elemis Skincare, Envirosax reusable shoppers for DIY gift bags, Mia Donna The Greener Diamond jewelry, Nicobella Organics dark chocolate truffles, Scotch Naturals Non-Toxic Nail Polish, Tom’s of Maine and Kimpton Women In Touch.

The tour will continue on with Scottsdale and Los Angeles, so if you’re in the Arizona or California area, come out to support because I will be hosting in these cities as well!  Get your tickets now! Each party benefits Dress for Success, a non-profit that recycles gently worn clothing to benefit women in need, so bring a gently used purse to help the cause. Photo credits to Ecostiletto.

Modahnik has the honor of being featured in Buffalo, New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week! It takes place September 3rd-10th 2011, and Modahnik will be debuting our latest collection on September 8th at the Buffalo Museum of Science. There will be a cocktail hour starting at 7PM, so if you happen to be in the Buffalo, New York area, come out and support!

The Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo Fashion Week originated in 2009, putting focus on New York’s second largest city. It will be a week full of runway shows, fashion events, and social outings. We are really excited to be apart of such a great event, and can’t wait to show Buffalo what Modahnik is all about! Tickets can be purchased here: Brown Paper Tickets.

Come join Modahnik for a night of music, fashion, and art at ”WHO WE ARE,” September 2nd, at the Living Room Lounge, located at 1100 W Cermak Rd. The night will be filled with lovers of expression and lovers of life. Admission is free, as well as complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres so early arrival strongly advised! The event is hosted by Chelcie Porter with her official book release of “Wabi Sabi: A Series of Female Fine Art Nudes,” as well as music by guest DJ Kennedy Ashinze, and live music by Aryk Crowder and Sam Trump. Art Exhibitions by Carlos Lorenzana and Monique Bridgewater, and a special performance and art exhibition by Obisoulstar featuring The legendary Soul People. Enjoy designs from Modahnik, CLEONS clothing CO, Mano Y Metal, Double Stitch Twins, Ty Skinner, KFleye designs, and Desere Castro. Photography by H.A.S Magazine and You Call the Shots Photography. This is going to be a night filled with art, good people, and great times. Hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars: EcoStiletto is coming to you! The Green Girls tour will be stopping in Chicago August 24th, at Hotel Allegro located at 171 W Randolph Street. Owner & Designer of Modahnik, Kahindo Mateene, will be hosting this awesome event. Come out for a celebration of sustainable fashion, beauty and lifestyle and enjoy organic cocktails & chocolates, biodynamic wine, conflict-free jewelry, synthetic-free perfumes, paraben-free skincare, totally natural personal care, water-based nail polish, and a lot more! Bring a career-appropriate purse to donate to Dress for Success, then collect green swag & learn how to stiletto-size your carbon footprint! It’s free entry, so reserve your spot today.
RSVP here: Green Girls Night Out Chicago.  Plus  enter to win a dress from Modahnik’s SS 2011 collection plus tons of other great eco prizes here: Chicago’s Greenest Girl . You definitely don’t want to miss this great event.

This is only my second post , and I wanted to share with you some exciting news. I will be participating in this really cool competition. It not only is making a difference in the lives of young girls in Kenya, but is bringing much needed light to this topic. Kenya of course is my second home, not only did I live there for over 10 years but I am currently producing a limited collection there using fair trade practices. So of course I had to take part in the Heshima Kenya Fashion Challenge!! Check out the website to order tix and learn more about this wonderful organization!

Till next time muah!!