She was one of the first black top models in the early 2000s. Now, with her own clothing line, she's working to give back to her home country Ethiopia.
Breakdown
- Liya Kebede became a top model after being discovered at 18 in Addis Ababa. 51s
- She overcame industry challenges to join major ad campaigns after 2000. 1m 18s
- In 2007, Kebede launched Lemlem, supporting Ethiopian artisans. 2m 3s
- Lemlem preserves traditional weaving and markets globally. 2m 42s
- Kebede advocates for inclusivity and positive views on aging in fashion. 2m 55s