We are pleased to announce Liya Kebede is represented by DNA Model Management. For twenty years, the icon has been at the forefront of breaking new grounds within the industry. Among them, she has served as the muse to everyone from Nicolas Ghesquière to Tom Ford; covered every major Vogue under the sun; and crossed over into acting with various film roles. Kebede made history becoming the first black spokesmodel for Estée Lauder. She is currently a face of LÓreal Paris.
Kebede is the founder of lemlem and lemlem Foundation and actively serves as the brand’s Creative Director. In recognition of her body of work and her philanthropic efforts on behalf of women in Africa, Kebede was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People and one of Glamour Magazine’s Women of the Year.
Here, the Ethiopian talent stars on Unconditional magazine’s newest cover, photographed by Alexandra Nataf and styled by Ilona Hamer with makeup by Virginia Young and hair by Diego Da Silva.