Fikirte Addis

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Born
Fikirte Addis

(1981-08-03) August 3, 1981 (age 44)
Occupation
  • Designer
Yearsactive2009–present
Fikirte Addis
Fikirte at the Origin Africa Fiber to Fashion Awards, 2011
Born
Fikirte Addis

(1981-08-03) August 3, 1981 (age 44)
Occupation
  • Designer
Years active2009–present
Websiteyefikirdesign.com

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).[1] Her work is noted for contemporary interpretations of Ethiopian traditional textiles and dress, including hand-woven cotton fabrics produced by local artisans.[2][3]

Addis was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She began experimenting with clothing design while in high school and later pursued fashion as a profession alongside studies and work in psychology.[4][5]

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