Speaking of Harlem - I used to go to a hair salon there called Maritza's and would often run into Liya Kebede. Liya was always well-poised and gracious. I was surprised to see her there, frankly because although Maritza's does great hair, it is a relatively humble and basic environment. One would think that a world-class Mega-model (so tired of the "Super Model" phrase:)), would have Frederic Fekkai on speed dial.
So, when I received an invitation from Barney's promoting Liya's relatively new clothing line Lem Lem, I thought, she's worthy of a Trae Bien profile:)! In addition to launching a new clothing line, Liya is an actress, mom, started the Liya Kebede Foundation for mothers and children and was just named one of Time Magazines 100 Most Influential people. (Truthfully, I wish that they would narrow this list down - I think I saw my uncle Bobby on that list and he's dead).
Here are just a few images of Liya - like her fellow Ethiopian model Iman, she is stunningly beautiful inside and out! And how cute is her baby - wearing Lem Lem of course!
