Liya Kebede Returns to Her Hometown for 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Spring Campaign

Joanna Elizabeth

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Published February 4, 2016

Liya Kebede stars in 3.1 Phillip Lim's spring-summer 2016 campaign
Liya Kebede stars in 3.1 Phillip Lim’s spring-summer 2016 campaign

3.1 Phillip Lim heads to an unexpected location for its spring-summer 2016 campaign. Dutch photographer Viviane Sassen captured model Liya Kebede in her hometown of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a series of candid images. The official press release states that the team was minimal in order to get the real momentsā€”a photographer, an assistant, producer, Liya and Phillip Lim were the only team there. In the advertisements, Liya is joined by her mother and father and her four brothers.

3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2016 Campaign

Liya Kebede poses in her hometown of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for 3.1 Phillip Lim's spring 2016 campaign
Liya Kebede poses in her hometown of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for 3.1 Phillip Lim’s spring 2016 campaign
An image from 3.1 Phillip Lim's spring 2016 campaign starring Liya Kebede
An image from 3.1 Phillip Lim’s spring 2016 campaign starring Liya Kebede
Liya Kebede poses in casual separates for 3.1 Phillip Lim's spring 2016 advertising campaign
Liya Kebede poses in casual separates for 3.1 Phillip Lim’s spring 2016 advertising campaign

3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2016 Runway

Celebrating his brandā€™s 10th anniversary, Phillip Lim created a spring 2016 collection of ā€œdesirability, effortless cool and romanceā€. Focusing on separates, the 3.1 Phillip Lim woman wears large floral prints, flowy separates and deconstructed jackets.

3.1 Phillip Lim New Arrivals

3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Medium Satchel Bag
3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Medium Satchel Bag
3.1 Phillip Lim Paneled Cross Back Tank with Silk Hemline Insert
3.1 Phillip Lim Paneled Cross Back Tank with Silk Hemline Insert
3.1 Phillip Lim Patch Pocket Skirt with Belted Waist
3.1 Phillip Lim Patch Pocket Skirt with Belted Waist
3.1 Phillip Lim Short Sleeve Dress with Belted Waist
3.1 Phillip Lim Short Sleeve Dress with Belted Waist

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