lemlem is a fashion brand created by the famous supermodel, actress and activist Liya Kebede. Born in Ethiopia, Liya wants to preserve the ancestral know-how of African weavers through lemlem and its handmade collections.

United States

2007

Fashion

Valeurs et engagements

Lemlem preserves the art of traditional Ethiopian weaving and breaks the cycle of poverty while creating modern, colorful and comfortable clothing.

In the Ethiopian Amharic language, lemlem means "to bloom and flourish. A name full of meaning that perfectly represents the brand's philosophy, both respectful of nature and the artisans who produce the pieces. The main collection is handwoven from natural cotton in Ethiopia and lemlem regularly develops partnerships with other artisan groups in Africa. Through the support from the lemlem Foundation, the brand is committed in helping women and ensuring their...

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Histoire

2007
Creation of Lemlem
2019
Lemlem launches swimwear
2021
Lemlem x H&M collaboration

A brand with a purpose, with environmental and social objectives supported by its Foundation.

The pieces are handmade from 80% locally harvested cotton and colorful embroidered threads. The brand carefully follows the life cycle of cotton by working with specialized organizations such as the Cotton Foundation, Better Cotton Initiative and Cotton Made in Africa. The collections do not contain leather or any animal derivatives....
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En chiffres

10

Years with the same suppliers

5%

Of sales donated to the lemlem Foundation

100%

Of the products are designed in Africa with love and care

+200

Jobs created

Le mot du comité

Elisa Niemtzow

Vice President of BSR

I have been following this beautiful project of supermodel Liya Kebede for a long time. A great way to support African crafts with the arrival of summer days.

Principales
forces et qualités

Ethical and societal commitments

Transparency and sincerity

Preservation of crafts and know-how

Cliquer et Déplacer

L'anecdote de 1.618

We are aware of Liya Kebede's excellent reputation as a model, and we were not surprised to discover Liya as a committed activist. While many former models improvise themselves as stylists, Liya touched us with the accuracy and modernity of her lemlem style.

"A journey of 1000 Kilometers always starts with one step."