Fikirte Addis

Fikirte Addis (born August 3, 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]

Fikirte Addis
Fikirte at the Origin Africa Fiber to Fashion Awards, 2011
Born
Fikirte Addis

(1981-08-03) August 3, 1981
Occupation
  • Designer
Years active2009–present
Websiteyefikirdesign.com

References

  1. Catherine Chambers (1 July 2012), African Culture, Heinemann Library, p. 27, ISBN 978-1-4329-6776-5
  2. James Jeffrey (March 19, 2014), "Ethiopia's clothes firms aim to fashion global sales", BBC NEWS
  3. 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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