• Preserving Ethiopian Heritage Through Fashion I Melat Terefe-Creative Director of DolMel

  • Nov 29 2024
  • Length: 29 mins
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Preserving Ethiopian Heritage Through Fashion I Melat Terefe-Creative Director of DolMel

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  • Episode 19 brings you Melat Terefe who is the Founder and Creative Director of DolMel, an Ethiopian fashion brand revolutionizing the ancient tradition of hand-weaving by integrating it into the 21st century.

    In this episode, Melat takes us to the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week 2024 which she attended as a showcasing fashion designer and as the guest speaker. She shares her experience gained from this continent trade fair and her inspiration from the event itself.

    Melat’s goal is to create simple, chic, and bohemian-inspired clothing that celebrates and expresses one's unique identity, perfectly reflecting the wearer's personality. Her designs are characterized by an edgy vintage look, enhanced with vibrant colors and intricate patterns.

    She aims to preserve Ethiopian heritage by safeguarding the art of traditional hand-weaving through innovation. She strives to ensure this cherished craft thrives into the future without losing its handcrafted essence, blending the old with the new, seamlessly and beautifully.

    Don’t miss our weekly episodes produced by NCBETHEBEST1TV and Sponsored by Fashion Trends Africa by RCFS.

    CONTACT: Iinfo@rcfs.rw #madeinafricapodcasts
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