MEET:SOMALI TWINS FASHION DESIGNERS

Born in the US and raised in Somalia twin sisters Ayaan and Idly Mohallim are the owners of the fashion label Maataano which means (twins) in Somali. The label was created in 2008 and has been a success ever since. Even though they were born in the States their mother brought them back to Somalia to learn about their culture and language and they stayed there for about 9 years and were forced to return due to the situation of the civil war in Somalia. They were once featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show and also appeared on Essence magazine. They have showed their fashion collection at New York fashion week and Africa Fashion week and they have also partnered with Iman Cosmetics to feature at their fashion shows it was only fitting as they are both Somalia.