Our 3-fold Responsible Approach
Our Commitment
At lemlem we embrace a sustainable, slow fashion philosophy by prioritizing responsibly-made materials, ethical production, and small-batch collections. We strive at. reducing waste and supporting African community empowerment. With timeless designs and a commitment to quality, lemlem creates fashion that respects both people and the planet.
100% Made with love and care in Africa
Protecting the environment
We source and produce responsibly to reduce our footprint.
- Natural fibers & certified fabrics
- Made to order collections
- Minimal energy consumption for hand-made production in Ethiopia
- Design & production steps to minimize and repurpose waste
Empowering artisans
We partner with an artisan workshop in Ethiopia and independently audited garment factories in Kenya and Morocco, all vetted Ethical at high standard levels.
- Transparent & accountable business practices
- Fair living wages and benefits
- Safe & inclusive workplaces, worker rights & social protections
- Creation of jobs
Preserving craftamanship
We promote African craftsmanship, elevating traditional Ethiopian handweaving.
- Made by hand from start to finish
- Woven on handlooms by master weavers
- Upholding the heritage, passing weaving tradition across the generations
- Renowned for unique Tibeb design patterns
Liya Kebede
"Slow fashion is our passion at lemlem. We’re committed to building a strong, fair and sustainable fashion industry in Africa, taking a holistic approach to production that values and upholds artisans, their craftsmanship, and their communities."
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