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Essentials Collection

Our Essentials collection, featuring beautifully classic black, white and navy dresses, robes, caftans, tunics, tops, pants, and swimwear, has every basic you need!
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A woman modeling a navy blue long-sleeve lemlem handwoven dress with horizontal white stripes and a V-neckline, paired with brown flat sandals, against a light gray studio background.
A woman viewed from the back wearing a navy blue long-sleeve lemlem hadnwoven RAEY Dress with thin white horizontal stripes and white zigzag trim along the edges, paired with brown flat sandals, against a light gray studio background.
A navy blue long-sleeve lemlem handwoven dress with white geometric embroidered trim, shown on a model against a light gray background.
A woman modeling a navy blue long-sleeve lemlem handwoven RAEY dress with white geometric patterned trim along the V-neck, cuffs, and hem, set against a plain light gray studio background.

RAEY | Column Dress

SBD $3,111
SBD $3,111
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MARIAM | Shirt Dress
A woman modeling a navy blue button-up lemlem handwoven shirt with white vertical stripes and decorative white stitched details, worn open over a red patterned top, against a plain light gray studio background.
A woman modeling a navy blue button-up lemlem handwoven shirt with white vertical stripes and decorative white stitched details, worn open over a red patterned top, against a plain light gray studio background.
A woman modeling a navy blue button-up lemlem handwoven shirt with white vertical stripes and decorative white stitched details, worn open over a red patterned top, against a plain light gray studio background.
A woman modeling a navy blue open-front lemlem handwoven cover-up shirt with white vertical stripes over a red and white striped bikini, standing against a light gray studio background.
A woman modeling a navy blue button-up lemlem handwoven shirt with white vertical stripes and decorative white stitched details, worn open over a red patterned top, against a plain light gray studio background.

MARIAM | Shirt Dress

SBD $3,111
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SBD $3,111
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A woman modeling a lemlem handwoven KATI sleeveless navy top with thin white horizontal stripes and white wide-leg pants, standing against a light gray studio background.
A woman shown from the back wearing a sleeveless lemlem handowven KATI navy top with thin white horizontal stripes and white wide-leg pants, standing against a light gray studio background.
A woman wearing a lemlem handwoven KATI tank top with horizontal white stripes and geometric triangle patterns, paired with white pants against a light gray studio background.
A woman wearing a lemlem handwoven KATI top with white horizontal stripes and geometric patterns, paired with white pants, against a light gray studio background.

KATI | Tank Top

SBD $1,867
+8
SBD $1,867
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Woman standing wearing lemlem handwoven MARIAM Shirt and DESTA Pants featuring white tibeb stripe pattern on navy background
Product Front shot of lemlem DESTA handwoven pants featuring white tibeb pattern on navy background
Back of a Woman standing wearing lemlem handwoven DESTA Pants featuring white tibeb pattern on navy background
Woman standing wearing lemlem handwoven DESTA Pants featuring white tibeb pattern on navy background and handwoven MITA Blouse featuring cream color
Side shot of a Woman standing wearing lemlem handwoven DESTA Pants featuring white tibeb pattern on navy background and handwoven MITA Blouse featuring cream color
Close up on a Woman standing wearing lemlem handwoven DESTA Pants featuring white tibeb pattern on navy background

DESTA | Pants

SBD $2,863
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SBD $2,863
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Product Front Shot of lemlem GASIRA Caftan featuring delicate white Tibeb bands on a rich navy background

GASIRA | V Neck Caftan

SBD $3,277
+5
SBD $3,277
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Woman holding a lemlem MIRA Raffia tote bag with black stripes on a beige background
Beige raffia tote bag with black stripes on a light gray background
Woman holding a lemlem hand crocheted raffia tote bag with black stripes against a white background.
Woman holding a woven bag, wearing a white outfit with black stripes, sitting on a wooden bench.
Beige straw bag with black accents and a visible brand logo on a white background
Close-up of the hand-crocheted lemlem raffia bag with black and beige pattern

MIRA | Tote Bag

SBD $2,033
SBD $2,033
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A woman modeling a lemlem handwoven GASIRA black kaftan dress with white striped details and a tie at the waist, paired with black strappy sandals, against a light gray studio background.
A woman viewed from the back wearing a loose lemlem handwoven DALILA black caftan dress with white striped trim along the neckline, sleeve cuffs, and hem, paired with black sandals against a light gray studio background.
A close-up of a model wearing a black lemlem handwoven GASIRA kaftan dress with white embroidered vertical stripes along the V-neckline and waist tie.
A woman modeling a black midi lemlem handwoven GASIRA kaftan dress with white striped details and a tie waist, paired with black strappy sandals against a light gray studio background.

GASIRA | V Neck Caftan

SBD $3,277
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SBD $3,277
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woman standing wearing lemlem handwoven ZINA Swing Dress dress featuring white dotted pattern in white color on black background
Product front shot of lemlem handwoven ZINA Swing Dress dress featuring white dotted pattern in white color on black background
woman standing wearing lemlem handwoven ZINA Swing Dress dress featuring white dotted pattern in white color on black background
Back of a woman standing wearing lemlem handwoven ZINA Swing Dress dress featuring white dotted pattern in white color on black background
Close up on a woman standing wearing lemlem handwoven ZINA Swing Dress dress featuring white dotted pattern in white color on black background
woman standing wearing lemlem handwoven ZINA Swing Dress dress featuring white dotted pattern in white color on black background

ZINA | Swing Dress

SBD $2,448
+2
SBD $2,448
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A woman modeling a lemlem handwoven ELINA short black dress with white horizontal stripes, a keyhole neckline, and fringe trim, photographed against a plain light gray studio background.
A woman viewed from the back wearing a lemlem handwoven ELINA sleeveless black tunic dress with horizontal white dotted stripe patterns and fringed trim at the hem, against a plain light gray studio background.
A woman wearing a lemlem handwoven ELINA sleeveless black tunic dress with white dotted horizontal stripes and fringe trim, photographed against a plain light gray studio background.
A woman modeling a black lemlem handwoven sleeveless ELINA tunic dress with white geometric stitched patterns, a split neckline, and fringe trim at the hem, set against a plain light gray studio background.

ELINA | Caftan

SBD $3,111
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A woman modeling a black two-piece outfit consisting of a halter triangle bikini top with white trim and matching black lemlem handwoven DESTA wide-leg pants with vertical white stripe details and a striped hem, set against a plain light gray studio background.
A woman shown from the back wearing wide-leg lemlem handwoven DESTA black pants with vertical and horizontal striped detailing, paired with a black tie-back bikini top, against a plain light gray studio background.
A person wearing lemlem handwoven DESTA loose black wide-leg pants with vertical dotted stripe details and a striped hem, paired with brown strappy sandals against a light gray studio background.
Black wide-leg lemlem handwoven DESTA pants with white embroidered vertical stripes and matching striped hem detailing, shown on a model from the side against a light gray background.

DESTA | Pants

SBD $2,863
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SBD $2,863
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Product shot of the front of the Leliti Plunge Neck Dress in Black with white stitching allover.
Product shot of the back of the Leliti Plunge Neck Dress in Black with white stitching allover.

LEILA | Plunge Dress

SBD $3,526
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SBD $3,526
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Woman standing wearing lemlem ASHA Scoop Top and REKKA String Bikini Bottom featuring the signature Tibeb pattern in white creating a classic swimwear line
Back of a Woman standing wearing lemlem ASHA Scoop Top and REKKA String Bikini Bottom featuring the signature Tibeb pattern in white creating a classic swimwear line
Woman standing wearing lemlem ASHA Scoop Top and REKKA String Bikini Bottom featuring the signature Tibeb pattern in white creating a classic swimwear line
Close up on a Woman standing wearing lemlem ASHA Scoop Top and REKKA String Bikini Bottom featuring the signature Tibeb pattern in white creating a classic swimwear line

ASHA | Scoop Top

SBD $1,120
+2
SBD $1,120
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A woman wearing a white short-sleeve lemlem handwoven GASIRA caftan with a deep V-neck, pleated details, and a gathered waist, photographed against a light gray studio background.
A woman modeling a white lemlem handwoven GASIRA caftan featuring short sleeves, a deep V-neckline, and horizontal stitched details, paired with black strappy sandals against a light gray studio background.
A woman viewed from the back wearing a lemlem handwoven GASIRA loose white maxi dress with short sleeves, a split V-neckline, and subtle horizontal stitched details, paired with black sandals against a light gray studio background.
A model wearing a white lemlem handwoven GASIRA Caftan featuring side slit and frayed hem, paired with black strappy flat sandals against a light gray studio background.

GASIRA | V Neck Caftan

SBD $3,277
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SBD $3,277
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Woman wearing a white dress on a plain background
ELINA | Caftan
ELINA | Caftan
ELINA | Caftan

ELINA | Caftan

SBD $3,111
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SBD $3,111
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Product Front Shot of lemlem Makeda Dress featuring textured solid and sheer weaving highlighted by delicate shimmering silver dots on a bright white background

MAKEDA | Button Up Dress

SBD $4,107
SBD $4,107
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Product Front Shot of lemlem MARIAM Shirt featuring white color

MARIAM | Shirt

SBD $3,111
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SBD $3,111
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Woman wearing lemlem ASHA striped bikini top and lemlem handwovem DESTA Pants on a plain background
Woman wearing lemlem ASHA striped bikini top and lemlem handwovem DESTA Pants on a plain background
Woman wearing lemlem ASHA striped bikini top and lemlem handwovem DESTA Pants on a plain background
Woman wearing lemlem ASHA striped bikini top and lemlem handwovem DESTA Pants on a plain background

DESTA | Pants

SBD $2,863
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SBD $2,863
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Woman standing modeling lemlem handwoven MITA Blouse in sheer pale blue color
Product Front Shot of lemlem Mita Button Up Blouse featuring airy gauze fabric in a delicate pale blue color.
Product Back Shot of lemlem Mita Button Up Blouse featuring airy gauze fabric in a delicate pale blue color.
Woman standing modeling lemlem handwoven MITA Blouse in sheer pale blue color
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MITA | Button Up Blouse

SBD $1,867
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SBD $1,867
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Product Front Shot of lemlem ELINA Caftan featuring delicate white Tibeb bands on a rich navy background

ELINA | Caftan

SBD $3,111
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SBD $3,111
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Product Front Shot of lemlem HANNA Flutter Dress in Nunu Navy featuring delicate white Tibeb bands on a rich navy background

HANNA | Flutter Dress

SBD $3,526
SBD $3,526
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Woman holding a lemlem MIRA Raffia tote bag with beige stripes on a black background
lemlem Black hand-crocheted raffia tote bag with gold stripes on a white background
Woman holding a lemlem MIRA Raffia tote bag with beige stripes on a black background
Close-up of a black and beige hand-crocheted raffia bag.

MIRA | Tote Bag

SBD $2,033
SBD $2,033
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Product shot of the front of the the Nunu Plunge Neck dress in navy blue featuring a navy with white vertical stripes and graphic lines.
Product shot of the back of the Nunu Plunge Neck dress in navy blue featuring a navy with white vertical stripes and graphic lines.

LEILA | Plunge Dress

SBD $3,526
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SBD $3,526
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Woman wearing a navy and white patterned lemlem NUNU Navy bikini standing against a neutral wall.
Product-shot navy Nunu bandeau swim top with white triangles and stripes
Product-shot back view of a navy Nunu bandeau swim top with white triangles and stripes
Woman standing on a wooden platform by the water wearing lemlem AVA Bandeau Top featuring white tibeb pattern on navy background
Back of a Woman standing wearing lemlem Navy Nunu bikini swimsuit with white triangles and stripes
Side of a Woman standing wearing lemlem Navy Nunu bikini swimsuit with white triangles and stripes

AVA | Bandeau Top

SBD $1,120
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SBD $1,120
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Product Front Shot of lemlem Lelisa Dress featuring delicate white Tibeb bands on a rich navy background

LELISA | V Neck Dress

SBD $4,107
SBD $4,107
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Woman standing wearing lemlem AZEB Rashguard and REKKA String Bottom featuring white tibeb pattern on navy background and handwoven MITA Blouse featuring cream color
Back of a Woman standing wearing lemlem AZEB Rashguard and REKKA String Bottom featuring white tibeb pattern on navy background and handwoven MITA Blouse featuring cream color
Woman standing wearing lemlem AZEB Rashguard and REKKA String Bottom featuring white tibeb pattern on navy background and handwoven MITA Blouse featuring cream color
Close up on a Woman standing wearing lemlem AZEB Rashguard and REKKA String Bottom featuring white tibeb pattern on navy background and handwoven MITA Blouse featuring cream color

AZEB | Rash Guard

SBD $1,618
+19
SBD $1,618
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Woman Standing Wearing lemlem Bandeau Top and High Waist Bikini bottom featuring tibeb pattern in white color n navy background
Product shot of a navy Nunu high waist bikini bottom with white triangles and stripes
Product-shot back view of a navy Nunu high waist bikini bottom with white triangles and stripes
Back of a Woman Standing Wearing lemlem Bandeau Top and High Waist Bikini bottom featuring tibeb pattern in white color n navy background
Woman Standing Wearing lemlem Bandeau Top and High Waist Bikini bottom featuring tibeb pattern in white color n navy background
ELSI | High Waist Bottom

ELSI | High Waist Bottom

SBD $1,120
+34
SBD $1,120
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Woman Sitting Wearing lemlem KATI Handwoven tank top feturing airy gauze fabric in a delicate pale blue color
Product Front shot of lemlem KATI Handwoven tank top feturing airy gauze fabric in a delicate pale blue color
Close up on a Woman Sitting Wearing lemlem KATI Handwoven tank top feturing airy gauze fabric in a delicate pale blue color
Close up on lemlem Nefas Sky airy gauze fabric in a delicate pale blue color.

KATI | Tank Top

SBD $1,452
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SBD $1,452
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Woman Standing Wearing lemlem ASHA Scoop Top and REKKA String Bottom featuring white Tibeb bands on a rich navy silhouette
Back of a Woman Standing Wearing lemlem ASHA Scoop Top and REKKA String Bottom featuring white Tibeb bands on a rich navy silhouette
Close up on a Woman Standing Wearing lemlem ASHA Scoop Top and REKKA String Bottom featuring white Tibeb bands on a rich navy silhouette
Woman Standing Wearing lemlem ASHA Scoop Top and REKKA String Bottom featuring white Tibeb bands on a rich navy silhouette
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ASHA | Scoop Top

SBD $1,120
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SBD $1,120
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CORA | Pouch

CORA | Pouch

SBD $540
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SBD $540
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Woman standing wearing lemlem handwoven TALAKI Sarong featuring delicate white Tibeb bands on a rich navy silhouette
Product front shot of TALAKI Sarong featuring delicate white Tibeb bands on a rich navy silhouette
Back of a Woman standing wearing lemlem handwoven TALAKI Sarong featuring delicate white Tibeb bands on a rich navy silhouette
Woman standing wearing lemlem handwoven TALAKI Sarong featuring delicate white Tibeb bands on a rich navy silhouette

TALAKI | Sarong

SBD $2,448
SBD $2,448
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Product shot of the front of the Leliti Short Plunge Neck Dress in Black with white stitching allover.
Product shot of the back of the Leliti Short Plunge Neck Dress in Black with white stitching allover.

ALEM | Plunge Dress

SBD $3,111
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SBD $3,111
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Product Front Shot of lemlem LEMA Sarong featuring classic back color with white dotted lines

LEMA | Sarong

SBD $1,867
+18
SBD $1,867
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Product shot of the front of the Leliti Slip Dress in Black with white stitching allover.
Product shot of the back of the Leliti Slip Dress in Black with white stitching allover.

NIA | Slip Dress

SBD $3,277
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SBD $3,277
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Product Shot of the Luchia Bandeau Top in black white white graphic diamond and arrows pattern.

AVA | Bandeau Top

SBD $1,120
+24
SBD $1,120
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product shot of the Luchia Classic one piece swimsuit in black with white graphic diamond and arrows
product shot of the back of the Luchia Classic one piece swimsuit in black with white graphic diamond and arrows
side view of a woman wearing a black graphic diamond and arrows classic one piece outside
back view of a woman wearing a black graphic diamond and arrows classic one piece outside

ELENE | One Piece

SBD $2,074
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SBD $2,074
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Product front shot of CORA Pouch featuring white tibeb pattern on a black background
Close-up of a black pouch with a zipper

CORA | Pouch

SBD $540
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SBD $540
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Product-shot of the front of the Lena Classic One Piece in Black featuring a black and white tibeb trim.
Product-shot of the back of the Lena Classic One Piece in Black featuring a black and white tibeb trim.

ELENE | One Piece

SBD $2,074
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SBD $2,074
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Product shot of the front of the Lena Triangle Top in Black featuring black and white tibeb trim.
Woman seating on a wooden chair with her arms up over her hand wearing the Lena Triangle Top and matching string bikini in Black featuring black and white tibeb trim.

MALIA | Triangle Top

SBD $1,120
+22
SBD $1,120
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Front view of the Lena String Bikini Bottom in black.
Front view of the Lena String Bikini Bottom in black.

REKKA | String Bottom

SBD $872
+29
SBD $872
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Product-shot of the front of white Abira plunge neck maxi dress with stitches of silver lurex
Product-shot of the back of a white Abira plunge neck maxi dress with stitches of silver lurex

LEILA | Plunge Dress

SBD $3,526
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SBD $3,526
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Woman standing wearing lemlem ZINA handwoven dress in white color
Woman standing wearing lemlem ZINA handwoven dress in white color
Woman standing wearing lemlem ZINA handwoven dress in white color
Woman standing wearing lemlem ZINA handwoven dress in white color

ZINA | Swing Dress

SBD $2,448
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SBD $2,448
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Product shot of the front of the white Abira classic caftan with stitches of silver lurex
Product shot of the front of the white Abira classic caftan with stitches of silver lurex

DALILA | V Neck Caftan

SBD $2,697
+1 More Color
SBD $2,697
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Product-shot of the front of the white Abira tunic dress with stitches of silver lurex
Product-shot of the back of the white Abira tunic dress with stitches of silver lurex

HAYAT | Tunic Dress

SBD $2,448
SBD $2,448
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product shot of the Luchia Deep V one piece swimsuit in black with graphic white diamond and arrows.
product shot back view of the Luchia Deep V one piece swimsuit in black with graphic white diamond and arrows.

LIDYA | One Piece

SBD $2,074
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SBD $2,074
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Essentials Collection

Our Essentials collection, featuring beautifully classic black, white and navy dresses, robes, caftans, tunics, tops, pants, and swimwear, has every basic you need! These must-have pieces are season-less and pair beautifully with our more colorful swim and ready-to-wear offerings. At lemlem, slow fashion and supporting the incredible talents across Africa is our passion. All of our essential swim and ready-to-wear pieces are responsibly and sustainably made in either Ethiopia or Morocco.

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