A versatile caftan makes holiday style—from deck chair to dinner time—a no-brainer.

Wonder Woman inspire les créateurs, qui à l'occasion d'une vente aux enchères silencieuse au profit de la fondation LemLem de Liya Kebede, ont fait don de robes et tenues représentant leur vision de la super-héroïne. Images.

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A chance meeting between a supermodel and a shoemaker has resulted in one of the summer’s most striking collaborations.

Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get cracking on your long weekend look. With four days out of the office and plenty of sunshine on the horizon (here’s hoping!), there’s ample opportunity to put...

Slides are the official shoe of summer, and while slipping on a pair with your everyday look is easy, taking them to the next level can be more of a challenge. Which begs the question: How do fashion insiders wear the sandal ju dour? Here, we...

The supermodel, activist, and designer of lemlem shares her picks for market shopping and coffee ceremonies in her hometown.

When model-turned-ethical entrepreneur Liya Kebede met Christina Martini of Ancient Greek Sandals, it was more than just a meeting of minds – it was a sartorial mutual appreciation society.

Your summer holiday might still be a few weeks away but there's no harm in starting to daydream about the sun, sea and sand, and what you're going to wear, right now. But rather than look like everyone else on...

Female-empowered brands are real and, more importantly, thriving. Read through to learn about the badass women in the fashion industry who not only founded their own lines, but use them to push women forward.  

It’s a sunny morning in May, and Liya Kebede is perched on a concrete ledge on the Manhattan waterfront, describing the impetus behind her non-profit organization, the Lemlem Foundation, formerly known as the Liya Kebede Foundation, which the model founded in 2005...

When Liya Kebede founded her ready-to-wear label lemlem in 2007, the Ethopian-born supermodel made it her mission to employ and empower women in her home country.

Pregnant women have “one foot in the grave”: four women reducing maternal mortality. Rates of women dying in childbirth have stagnated in the developing world, but solutions can be low-cost and simple

I want to see every mother thrive, and that starts with her having access to health care during pregnancy and childbirth. Each year, nearly 300,000 women die from preventable complications largely because there are no skilled midwives, doctors, and equipped...

Liya Kebede a défilé pour les plus grandes marques, fait la couverture des magazines les plus prestigieux. Un succès fulgurant dont elle aurait pu se contenter. Mais non, le top a décidé de mettre sa réussite et son talent au profit de belles causes. Elle...

Lemlem has become the go-to brand for resortwear with a far-flung touch, but Liya Kebede isn’t resting on her laurels. As her business grows, she’s interested in exploring new territory, like heavier knits and winter clothing. So for those who...

In 2007, model-turned-activist Kebede set out to create an artisan-driven label made entirely in Africa. "Building businesses in Africa and consistently employing workers creates a long-lasting, sustainable impact," says Kebede.

Liya Kebede made her first Lemlem garment in 2007 as a way to give back to Ethiopia, where the successful model was born and raised; a crucial stop before starring in Tom Ford campaigns and walking Miuccia Prada’s runway. She...

At Lemlem’s showroom in downtown New York City, Liya Kebede was wearing one of the label’s gauzy pink tops with loose jeans and suede boots. Her label is a go-to for vacationwear—breezy dresses, caftans, and cover-ups—but plenty of girls wear...

Ancient Greek Sandals and Liya Kebede's Lemlem label introduce colorful gladiators and slides built for summer.

Liya Kebede: The Mother Championing Change In Global Maternal Health

This off-the-shoulder, ankle-skimming maxi dress from Lemlem is as chic as it is comfortable. The contrasting stripes and bare shoulders will stand out wherever you plan to wear it, which could really be anywhere: Take this baby to Casual Friday,...

This Lemlem dress is equal parts beach cover-up and dancing machine.

If you like stripes, then model, activist, and entrepreneur Liya Kebede’s fashion and home decor line, lemlem, has you covered. Whether on shoes or pillows, beach dresses or throw blankets, the pattern is well represented in her breezy artisanal designs....

Caftans have had their glamorous moments, championed as high fashion by Diana Vreeland in the ’60s, famously worn by Elizabeth Taylor throughout the ’70s and, in the last decade, paraded on the red carpet by J. Lo, Angelina Jolie and...

Joliment enroulé autour de la tête.

Model Liya Kebede founded the company in 2007, which works with Ethiopian artisans to produce beautiful pieces made from natural hand-woven cotton.

Cette belle Ethiopienne est plus qu'une top-modele. Elle est aussi la creatrice de la delicate griffe lemlem. Dont toutes les pieces semblent inviter aux vacances. Ce's en italie que Liya prend ses quartiers d'ete.

Once your summer travel plans are in place, your next Google search should be for Liya Kebede’s label Lemlem, because you’ll need plenty of breezy, handcrafted pieces to wear on your trip. The made-in-Africa brand has become known for its...

Model Liya Kebede Takes on Maternal Mortality.  A decade ago supermodel Liya Kebede saw the tragic turn her life could have easily taken. That's when she decided she was going to be more than just a pretty face.

Selon l’Organisation mondiale de la santé, 830 femmes meurent chaque jour dans le monde de causes liées à la grossesse ou à l’accouchement. Plus de la moitié d’entre-elles se trouve en Afrique subsaharienne. La top-modèle éthiopienne Liya Kebede a créé...

A l'occasion de la sortie de son nouveau produit pour les cheveux, L'Oréal Paris soutient la fondation de Liya Kebede. La marque reverse en effet une partie de ses bénéfices à cette association qui vient en aide aux femmes africaines...

The impact of Ethiopia's 'Code Red' food crisis.