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Save the Date – Chicago Sidewalk Sale

The Chicago Sidewalk Sale is next week. This is a one time chance to get a Modahnik dress at a special price. Yes, we will be having a HUGE sale on some Modahnik pieces, up to 50% off on select items. You will also be able to pre-order a dress from the Fall 2012 Collection. … Continue reading

Chicago Collection Magazine Feature

Modahnik is featured in the July edition of Chicago Collection Magazine. Specifically the Flotus dress from the Spring/Summer 2012 Collection is featured in a Trend spread fit for Nicki Minaj!! It’s always so surreal to see one of my designs in a magazine, I am so excited about this!! Check it out below!!

British Invasion 2.0

As some of you may know if you follow me on Facebook, I shared with you that Modahnik is now carried by Sapelle, an online store in the U.K This is very exciting and our first foray overseas! Now all you Modahnik fans across the pond have access to some of my designs. Sapelle is carrying the Nai, … Continue reading

Dangerous Curves Ahead Fashion Show

I will be participating in this amazing Charity Fashion Show this Saturday called Dangerous Curves Ahead. You can make a difference in a woman’s life while checking out the latest fashion from myself as well as some wonderful Chicago designers including my fellow Chicago Fashion Incubator Designer, Shavonne Dorsey. This is one fashion show not … Continue reading

Tribal Chic Fashion Show

Hi there! I know it has been a while since I last posted and I apologize for that. Time is just flying by and since my last post in January (yikes), was about Spring, I thought it fitting to post this today, a warm Sunny day in Chicago, FINALLY!! A lot has been going on, … Continue reading

In a Spring/Summer state of mind

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 … Continue reading

Make a difference in a girl’s life through a Modahnik dress

 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 … Continue reading

Fashion Focus Recap

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

Modahnik’s SS2012 Photoshoot

Modahnik’s SS2012 Photoshoot

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 Recap

The Chicago Green Girls Night Out Tour Recap

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 … Continue reading

Modahnik to Appear in Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo Fashion Week

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, … Continue reading

Electriqsoul Hideout presents: “WHO WE ARE” September 2nd

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 … Continue reading

Green Girls Night Out Tour Coming to Chicago 8/24/11

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 … Continue reading

Heshima Kenya Fashion Challenge Recap

As mentioned on an earlier post, myself and 9 other up and coming Chicago fashion designers were able to be apart of the Heshima Fashion Challenge; which took place July 26th at Room 1520. It turned out to be a huge success! Participants of the challenge were given a scarf, and were asked to transform that scarf into a wearable piece. I … Continue reading

Heshima Kenya Fashion Challenge

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 … Continue reading

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