Kahindo Mateene, a Ladybrille designer to watch, recently showed her latest collection during New York Fashion Week. Read her note to us below: 2013 has started off on am AMAZING note. Modahnik was selected out of over 70 applicants to showcase at the Harlem Fashion Row fashion show last week, Thursday, February 7,2013 during New …
“What do you think will define S/S 2012 for you? For us it is a combination of desaturated colour with bright accents, we love the pretty romantic floral feeling with a harder edge. What can we expect from your collection? We wanted to show that Africa is more than curio. More than leopard. We have …
“What do you think will define S/S 2012 for you? For me, S/S 2012 will be defined by warm colours, dramatic designs, as well as ‘soft’ materials such as silk and suede. Also, I believe that we will see more draping in clothes. My collection this year will feature some very spectacular pieces contrasted with …
“What do you think will define S/S 2012 for you? We dug deep into our roots and crafted a story that formed the basis of our collection – it is woven into each garment, the fabrics and the accessories. I believe the things that will define us this season are our uniquely stunning prints – …
“What do you think will define S/S 2012 for you? What will define the collection will be how unique it is. The collection is formed on the seductive nature of the ‘sirens’ in Greek myths. Their irresistible beauty and enchanting voices brought sailors to their death in shipwrecks on their rocky island. Exploring and telling …