News // 2 News of Liya KEBEDE
After working seven years as a renowned model, Liya Kebede didn’t have a plan of founding a fashion label. Until she saw a way to create modern designs using traditional techniques while creating jobs in her home country at the same time. As a dedicated change maker, she didn’t hesitate for a moment.“lemlem is a label of love.” Liya KebedeFourteen years later, lemlem is busy enriching our lives with a collection of signature lemlem pieces – clothing marked by casual elegance which is pleasant …
28.04.2021 // show complete article
Liya Kebede is a model, designer and actress who was born in Ethiopia and discovered while attending the school Lycée Guebre Mariam. She was subsequently referred to a French agent. After graduating from secondary school with a German Abitur, she moved to France and later to New York City. She made her breakthrough when Tom Ford booked her for Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2000 fashion show.For the cover spread of the S/S 2021 HOLIDAY issue, she and her daughter Raee were the first choice – including a very special moment. ICONIC : …
11.04.2021 // show complete article