LemlemDera Mini Dress

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Remain effortlessly feminine in Lemlem?s Dera Mini Dress. The babydoll silhouette features flared cap sleeves and side tassel ties that cinch the empire waist creating a voluminous effect with the breezy cotton fabric.. 98% cotton 2% polyurethane. Unlined. Crinkle fabric with metallic striping and woven neckline trim. Tassel tie drawstring waist. Asymmetric hem. Imported. LMLM-WD17. HS1831. While traveling to her native Ethiopia, Supermodel, actress, and activist Liya Kebede met with local weavers who voiced a decline in the market for their goods. A strong sense of compassion motivated Kebede to preserve their art form while simultaneously creating job opportunities. In 2007, lemlem was founded, meaning to bloom or to flourish in Amharic. The brand aims to add a sense of diversity to the market by producing luxuriously intricate, hand woven clothing and goods in Ethiopia from natural cotton. With a deeply rooted sense of tradition, lemlem aims to preserve and celebrate this art form by empowering and collaborating with local artisans.