Lemlem by Liya Kebede as featured on J.Crew

This is a lovely top and a wonderful story about supermodel Liya Kebede’s efforts to create opportunities in her home country of Ethiopia. We’ve also included below a selection of looks we love from the current Lemlem collection. Beautiful, chic fashions that are making a positive social impact.

About Lemlem

Supermodel / actress and former World Health Organisation’s Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Liya Kebede discovered that traditional weavers in her native country of Ethiopia were losing their jobs due to a decline in local demand for their goods and wanted to do something about it. Recognizing the beauty, quality and historic significance of their work, Liya started Lemlem in 2007 as a way to inspire economic independence in her native country and to preserve the art of weaving

Today, Lemlem, which means to flourish or bloom in Amharic, is thriving. Thank you to those who support this handcrafted collection of women’s and children’s clothing, while helping preserve an ancient art form.

ss2012 Collection by Laurence Airline

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Designer Davida at AMFW 2012

What we love about this year’s collection from Nigerian designer Davida is the very feminine and flattering cuts where prints, peplum and other accents are inventively placed in a way that doesn’t overwhelm, but instead imparts a unique and sensual style to every piece.

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Get The Look // David David Inspired

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1. Skinny Vegan Leather Pant / Free People $128.00. 2. Aven Color-blocked Tank / BCBGMAXAZRIA $78.00. 3. Relaxed-fit knit cardigan in neutral / Mango $49.99. 4. Banded Borders Top / Anthropologie $58.00. 5. Laser Cut Leather Jacket / ASOS $242.00. 6. Button Tab Cotton Shorts / Forever 21 $19.80. 7. Camille by Plomo Shoes / Piperlime $315.00.

Designer LaQuan Smith @ AMFW 2012

LaQuan Smith fast forwards to a time in the future with these outstanding pieces that show off the modern woman with curve-hugging accents, cutout patterns and waist-cinching metallic belts. http://laquansmith.com/

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Lapel scarf @ Heritage 1960

We were instantly intrigued by this leather and tweed lapel scarf while shopping on the Heritage 1960 online store. The design is deceptively understated and yet offers these seemingly complex and devilishly stylish options. We can imagine this pairing well with your favorite Brooks Brothers shirt, Burberry trench or J.Crew sweater.

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Lapel Scarf By The Summit / Heritage 1960 $160

Designer Paul Hervé Elisabeth @ AMFW 2012

French/Martinique designer Paul Hervé Elisabeth offers up a stunning selection of prints, flowing cuts and intriguing necklines that were truly in a class of their own at the AMFW show.

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Armando Cabral for Bergdorf Goodman // March 2012 Menswear Magazine

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Designer Maureen Ikem of Sunny Rose // ss2012 Collection

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Get The Look // Taibo Bacar Inspired

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1. River Island Geo Animal Skirt / ASOS $39.39. 2. Pintuck Front Blouse / Forever 21 $19.80. 3. Sheer Pocket Button Up / Forever 21 $17.80. 4. Woven Shorts w/Wraparound Belt / Forever 21 $19.80. 5. Nine West Shoes, Maximal Platform Sandals / Macy’s $89.00. 6. Luna Wrap Bracelet / Stella & Dot $89.00. 7. Studded Trifecta Wrap / Stella & Dot $59.00.

Lebanese designer Elie Saab SS2012

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Designer Ejiro Amos Tafiri @ AMFW 2012

This is a daring and worldly collection we can’t get enough of. Nigerian designer Ejiro Amos Tafiri has artfully crafted an artistic haute couture ensemble that represents so profoundly how closely connected we are as a global society. http://www.ejiroamostafiri.com/
View more from the AMFW 2012 show here: http://bit.ly/z45DSa

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