Liya Kebede
Ethiopian
Born January 3 1980
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Global Rank
Hair
Eyes
Height
Bust
Waist
Hips
Dress
Shoes
Brown
Brown
US/EU/UK
5'10"
/
178cm
32.5
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82
23
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58
34
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86
4
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34
9
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40
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6.5
BIOGRAPHY
The success story of Liya Kebede reminds of a Cinderella story.Her move to the top took determination, hard-work and a spirit that refused to give up against tough odds.A truly inspiring story for all aspiring models.The Ethopian model grew up in a comfortable middle-class family, the only girl among four boys.Growing up in such an environment lead Liya to develop few girly traits, and exhibit little interest in fashion.
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Magazine Covers
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Africa: 'Mimi Magazine' - April 2008
Australia: 'Doingbird' - #6
China: 'Numéro' - October 2011
Germany: 'Vogue' - April 2007; 'Elle' - February 2014
Greece: 'Elle' - April 2014
Italy: 'Vogue'; 'Flair' - August 2004; 'Vogue' - July 2008; 'Elle' - January 2010; 'Amica' - April 2013
Japan: 'Vogue' - January 2004
Korea: 'Harper's Bazaar' - September 2013
Norway: 'Elle' - February 2010
Portugal: 'Vogue' - March 2009
Russia: 'Vogue' - May 2002
South Africa 'Elle' - November 2003
Spain: 'Vogue' - August 2003; 'Vogue' - February 2005; 'Vogue' - April 2007; 'S Moda' - January 07 2012; 'Harper's Bazaar' - May 2012
Sweden: 'Elle' - April 2014
UK: 'i-D' - September 2003; 'Harpers & Queen' - September 2004; 'Harper's Bazaar' - May 2008; 'The Observer Magazine' - June 2010; 'i-D' - Autumn 2010
US: 'Essence' - September 2004; 'Vogue' - September 2004; 'V Magazine' - July 2000; 'Vogue' - May 2005; 'i-D' - September 2005; 'Cookie' - February 2008; 'Vogue' - May 2009; 'Hamptons' - June 5 2009; 'Essence' - September 2010; 'WSJ.' - May 2013
Fashion Shows
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Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2000 {BCBG Max Azria, Ralph Lauren}
Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2000 {Bottega Veneta, Ellen Tracy, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Danenberg, Tommy Hilfiger}
Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2001 {Badgley Mischka, Balenciaga, Benjamin Cho, Catherine Malandrino, Celine, Chaiken, Coccapani, Costume National, GFF, Giuliana Teso, Gucci, Joop, Kenneth Cole, Portugal Fashion International, Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Moses, Vivienne Westwood, YSL Rive Gauche, Yeohlee}
Haute Couture - Autumn/Winter 2001 {Balmain, Christian Dior, Elie Saab, Givenchy, Louis Feraud}
Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2002 {Alberta Ferretti, Alexander McQueen, Alice Roi, An American View, Antonio Berardi, BCBG Max Azria, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Catherine Malandrino, Celine, Christian Dior, Costume National, Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Douglas Hannant, Dries van Noten, Emilio Cavallini, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Guy Laroche, Heatherette, Hugo Boss, Hussein Chalayan, Iceberg, Jil Sander, John Galliano, La Perla, Lagerfeld Gallery, Lawrence Steele, Luella Bartley, Marni, MaxMara, Michael Kors, Missoni, Moschino, Narciso Rodriguez, Nina Ricci, Oscar de la Renta, Richard Edwards, Sportmax, Tuleh, YSL Rive Gauche, Yohji Yamamoto}
Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2002 {Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Anna Sui, Anne Klein, Antonio Berardi, BCBG Max Azria, Balenciaga, Bally, Blumarine, Bruce, Carolina Herrera, Catherine Malandrino, Chaiken, Claude Montana, Costume National, D&G, Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Dries van Noten, Emanuel Ungaro, Givenchy, Halston, Helmut Lang, Hugo Boss, Hussein Chalayan, Jeremy Scott, Jil Sander, John Galliano, Kenzo, La Perla, Lagerfeld Gallery, Lanvin, Lawrence Steele, Louis Vuitton, Luca Luca, Luella Bartley, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Matthew Williamson, MaxMara, Michael Kors, Narciso Rodriguez, Rick Owens, Roberto Cavalli, Samsonite BlackLabel, Sportmax, Strenesse, Valentino, Versace, Versus, Viktor & Rolf, YSL Rive Gauche}
Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2003 {Alberta Ferretti, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Alexander McQueen, Anna Sui, Anne Klein, Antonio Berardi, BCBG Max Azria, Badgley Mischka, Balenciaga, Bally, Behnaz Sarafpour, Blumarine, Borbonese, Byblos, Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Celine, Cerruti, Chanel, Chloe, Costume National, D&G, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Douglas Hannant, Dries van Noten, Emanuel Ungaro, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Genny, Givenchy, Hussein Chalayan, Istvan Francer, Jil Sander, Kenneth Cole, La Perla, Lagerfeld Gallery, Lanvin, Luca Luca, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marni, Matthew Williamson, MaxMara, Michael Kors, Moschino, Narciso Rodriguez, Oscar de la Renta, TSE, Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Versace, Victoria's Secret, Zac Posen}
Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2003 {Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Anna Sui, Anne Klein, Atsuro Tayama, Balenciaga, Behnaz Sarafpour, Bill Blass, Borbonese, Carolina Herrera, Chaiken, Chanel, Chloe, Costume National, DKNY, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Emanuel Ungaro, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Givenchy, Hussein Chalayan, Jil Sander, Kenneth Cole, Lagerfeld Gallery, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Luca Luca, Luella Bartley, Marc Jacobs, MaxMara, Michael Kors, Moschino, Narciso Rodriguez, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sean John, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Wang, Zac Posen, Zanella}
Haute Couture - Spring/Summer 2004 {Jean Paul Gaultier}
Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2004 {Amaya Arzuaga, Anna Sui, Behnaz Sarafpour, Bill Blass, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Catherine Malandrino, Celine, Chado Ralph Rucci, Chanel, Costume National, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Douglas Hannant, Fendi, Gianfranco Ferre, Givenchy, Hermes, Hussein Chalayan, J. Mendel, John Galliano, John Varvatos, Kenneth Cole, Lagerfeld Gallery, Lawrence Steele, Louis Vuitton, Luca Luca, Marc Jacobs, Marni, MaxMara, Michel Klein, Proenza Schouler, Rocco Barocco, Roland Mouret, Sportmax, The Heart Truth, Viktor & Rolf, Zac Posen}
Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2005 {Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Anna Sui, Antonio Berardi, Baby Phat, Bill Blass, Burberry, Celine, Chanel, Chloe, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Ellen Tracy, Emanuel Ungaro, Fendi, Gai Mattiolo, Hussein Chalayan, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Kenneth Cole, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Marni, MaxMara, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler, Ralph Lauren, Roland Mouret, Stephen Burrows, Tommy Hilfiger, Zac Posen}
Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2005 {Anna Sui, Carlos Miele, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Chloe, Donna Karan, Hermes, J Mendel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler, Ralph Lauren, Sweetface, Zac Posen}
Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2006 {Balenciaga, Carolina Herrera, Christian Dior, Emanuel Ungaro, Giambattista Valli, Hermes, John Galliano, Kai Milla, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler, Zac Posen}
Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2008 {Carolina Herrera, Diane von Furstenberg, J. Mendel, Ports 1961}
Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2008 {Aquascutum, Armand Basi One, Carolina Herrera, Diane Von Furstenberg, Dries Van Noten, Giles, Givenchy, Halston, Hussein Chalayan, Jonathan Saunders, Michael Kors, Narciso Rodriguez, Phi, Zac Posen}
Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2009 {Narciso Rodriguez}
Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2009 {Arise African Fashion Collective, Balenciaga, Chanel, Givenchy, Lanvin, Miu Miu, Stella McCartney, Valentino, Viktor & Rolf}
Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2010 {Balenciaga}
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TRIVIA
- While in school at the French Lycee, a film director spotted the young beauty and introduced her to a French modeling agent.
- In February of 2003, Liya became the newest face of Esteé Lauder cosmetics – the first woman of color to serve as a representative of its brand’s 59-year history.
- She works with the World Health Organization as their Goodwill Ambassador for raising awareness for the difficulties that women and children face in the developing world.
- She has a son Suhul and a daughter Raee.
- She plays the role of supermodel Waris Dirie in the 2009 film Desert Flower.
- Her Official Website is: www.liyakebede.com