Fikirte Addis
Fikirte Addis (born 1981) is an Ethiopian fashion designer.[1] In 2009, Addis formed her own label–Yefiker Design–which creates clothes that are modern interpretations of traditional Ethiopian dress.[2] Her work rose to prominence by 2011, when she was a featured designer in the second annual Africa Fashion Week in New York City.[3]
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.jpg) Fikirte at the Origin Africa Fiber to Fashion Awards, 2011 | |
| Born | Fikirte Addis August 3, 1981 |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | yefikirdesign.com |
References
- Catherine Chambers (1 July 2012), African Culture, Heinemann Library, p. 27, ISBN 978-1-4329-6776-5
- James Jeffrey (March 19, 2014), "Ethiopia's clothes firms aim to fashion global sales", BBC NEWS
- Luna Lin (July 10, 2011), "Africa Fashion Week Kicks off on Monday", WNYC
She Won the beauty contest in Africa when she was only 8
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