LemLem

Scarves and ethnic fashion by LEMLEM Clothing

Ethiopian art of weaving on the road to success: handmade fabrics and a variety of cuts for a casual, elegant look.

Favourite pieces for fashion enthusiasts with high standards
It's all about stripes! Lemlem is the ethical fashion label that model and actress Liya Kebede founded to support the web industry in her native Ethiopia. The New Yorker by choice combines traditional Ethiopian weaving art with New York fashion inspirations with her eye-catching creations.

Lemlem Clothing not only promotes Ethiopia's economic independence, but also delights the whole world with fantastic designs. Her signature look: neon horizontal stripes on a white background, airy gauze made from a cotton blend, wide cuts and lovely details such as knotted fringes or tassels.

The ultimate ethno look: style with substance
Lemlem means "to flourish" or "blossom" in Amharic. This is the mother tongue of the Ampharic people living in north-central Ethiopia. Unleash your love for the ethno trend and discover dreamy summer essentials and must-haves for cold days. The Lemlem label manages the balancing act between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary designs. The it-pieces made in Ethiopia are made from natural materials with great attention to detail.

Colorful collection for the beach look and casual outfits
We love the colorful tunics and kaftans over our favorite bikini. The striped tops are also absolute eye-catchers with denim shorts or skinny jeans. Create the perfect layered look with the sheer tops. Crop crochet tops and relaxed fit silk crepe jumpsuits complete the collection.

Traditional craftsmanship and modern graphics merge into one look
Every pair of shorts, every scarf, every single piece of clothing from Lemlem Clothing has been woven by hand and lovingly embroidered. The graphic patterns give the wafer-thin creations that certain something. Materials such as gauze made from a cotton blend or a wool-cotton blend make the key pieces must-haves for your wardrobe. The oversized scarves can not only be worn as a stole but also knotted into a great sack in which you can store all your beach essentials. And on cold days, the poncho from the winter collection keeps you warm. Let yourself be won over by the graphic patterns and airy cuts all year round - simply order the fashion from the heart of Africa online. Find your new favorite piece at Marin & Milou.

For the love of her homeland
When top model Liya Kebede found out about the poor job situation of weavers in her home country Ethiopia due to low demand, she decided in 2007 to employ locally and traditionally trained weavers under the Lemlem label . She herself said she wanted to give the weavers the opportunity to show their art to the whole world. Using age-old techniques, they weave a cotton-blend gauze that feels light and airy and has a sheer look that's perfect for the warmer months. What started as a small label with a collection of airy summer scarves is now an internationally renowned fashion brand that includes tunics, kaftans, beach cover-ups, dresses, shoes, pants, interior and children's fashion. The model, who comes from the capital Addis Ababa, lives in New York with her husband and two children. She runs a studio for the label in the Chelsea district. However, Lemlem Clothing was not the model's first social commitment. Liya Kebede has been a UN Goodwill Ambassador for the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2005.