The New Lemlem and H&M Collaboration Will Have You Ready for Summer. The Ethiopian-born Kebede, who is also a vocal maternal health advocate, launched the womenswear brand Lemlem (which means “to bloom” and “flourish” in Amharic) in 2007 to create job opportunities for women in Ethiopia.

Is lemlem ethical?

lemlem, an ethical label informed by Kebede’s Ethiopian roots with all garments and goods made by local artisans in Africa.

Who is lemlem designer?

Model-turned-designer Liya Kebede founded LemLem as a way to preserve the centuries-old weaving techniques of her native Ethiopia and simultaneously create jobs for local artisans. The label handcrafts its resortwear from locally sourced cotton that’s detailed with vibrant embroidery.

Who is Lem Lem?

About lemlem lemlem is an artisan-driven brand of beautiful women resort wear made entirely and responsibly in Africa, with a core mission of preserving the local art of weaving in Ethiopia and inspiring economic growth on the continent.

Who is LemLem designer?

Who is Kassy Kebede?

Kassahun (Kassy) Kebede has served as a director of WorldSpace since 2005. He is the founder and managing partner of PANTON Capital Group, a New York based credit arbitrage hedge fund established in February 2004. Kebede was head of the credit derivatives department at Merrill Lynch.

Where was Liya Kebede born?

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Liya Kebede/Place of birth

Kebede was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is the only daughter in the family, having four brothers. A film director spotted her while she was attending Lycée Guebre-Mariam, the school in which she learned fluent French, and introduced her to a French modeling agent.