Modahnik Is Top In African Inspired Fashion

Recently African clothes have started spreading out to the world especially in U.S thanks to some creative African designers. The  clothesline currently hitting headlines in African clothing is Modahnik which has combined different African cultures and added some modernity to their designs; the result is fabulous.
The founder and designer of Modahnik, Kahindo Mateene is not so new to Africa. Being the daughter of a diplomat her family has travelled to different parts of Africa. Kahindo traces her roots to Congo (DRC) but she was born in Kampala, Uganda. She has also lived in Ethiopia, Uganda, Nigeria, Niger, and Kenya plus she ha travelled. That might explain why Modahnik has succeeded to satisfy a wide variety of African cultures with their designs.
I have to admit I love Kahindo's passion and I will always be one of her biggest fans. The fact that Modahnik is also featuring in great programs like Project Runway should be prove of a great work of art. Check out a few of my favorite Modahnik designs below:

(Above) African inspired with a cool color scheme. I would definitely wear this to a cocktail.

I think one of the greatest strengths Modahnik has is color. They always get it right.

I Love The Uniqueness In African Fabrics

I think the most creative fabric work I have come across recently is from Africa not just because of the African patterns on the fabrics but also because of the color blending involved."Kikoi" and 'kitenge' fabrics are among the most popular and the most beautiful. It is easy to come up with amazing designs from these fabrics if you just put you imagination at work.
Am glad that African clothes are slowly gaining access to other parts of the world but I still hope that we will not ruin the fabrics with not so good designing.
I love picking out my favorites; Here is what I got for you:

Solange Knowles got it right with African attire:

Solange Knowles

I admire the color scheme and the personality in that attire.Solange Knowles gave it the right shot.

Bright, simple and cute

(courtesy of Kidosho designs kenya)

 Plain red on the top and a floral bottom is really cute.
Spotted at a kitenge fashion festival in Nairobi Kenya.

at a kitenge festival

I don't know who designed this, but I love everything about it- It's the kind that you wear to occasions and parties and you stand out.
If you are a fan of Kikoi...

embellished kikoi

Kikoi's demand for creativity in order to get a great finish. They look better when embellished with jewels or shells. There is some pride that kikois carry with them.
Something about 'kangas'.....

Kangas can be turned into almost anything- skirt, dress, shorts, top or trousers. They are among the cheapest and easiest african fabrics to work with.