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born 1981 Ethiopia

Fikirte Addis(born August 3, 1981) is an Ethiopian fashion designer and the founder of the Addis Ababa–based label Yefikir Design (often styled Yefikir or YeFikir). Her work is noted for contemporary interpretations of Ethiopian traditional textiles and dress, including hand-woven cotton fabrics produced by local artisans.

Ethiopia
Businesswomen
Fashion designers

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The first thing was getting international exposure and finding out that there is a huge potential market and fashion appetite for traditional Ethiopian clothes.

The most important thing is to know what you have on your plate and make sure that you prioritize.

Psychology is an important part of my life; it has made my life better and broadened my understanding so it affects how I relate to people in general.

Ethiopian fabrics are well known for their sophistication, colorfulness and uniqueness

It is important for me not to lose the connection I have with my culture, just giving it a modern twist and bringing it to the international fashion arena.

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