LEMLEM
Elina Kaftan Betami Azure
- Description
Inspired by handmade indigo quilting and African textiles, featuring a bold color-block design in three shades of blue, accented by neutral cream and white tones.
This short dress showcases a slit neckline and short sleeves, creating a flowy A-line silhouette. Decorative Tibeb weaving and subtle side-panel ruching add texture and volume, making it a versatile cover-up or stand-alone statement piece.
Hand-woven in Ethiopia from soft, hand-spun cotton, the slightly heavier fabric offers a luxurious feel—perfect for transitional seasons.
ABOUT LEMLEM
Lemlem (which means ‘to flourish or bloom’ in Amharic) is an artisan-driven brand of beautiful resort womenswear made entirely and responsibly in Africa, with a core mission of preserving the local art of weaving in Ethiopia and inspiring economic growth on the continent. Recognizing the beauty, quality and historic significance of their work, Ethiopian-born supermodel Liya Kebede started Lemlem in 2007 as a way to inspire economic independence in her native country and to preserve the art of weaving. Lemlem has since expanded its presence in Kenya with ready-to-wear and Morocco with swimwear.
Stocked at Merchants on Long since 2011.
Size Guide
This size guide should be used as a guideline. Sizes may vary due to individual variances that may affect sizing. For information specific to the product, please refer to the product details on the product’s page.
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WOMEN’S APPAREL
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| US | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Combined Sizes | S - M | L - XL | ||||
WOMEN’S APPAREL - Resort & Swimwear
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | - |
| US | 0 | 2-4 | 6-8 | 8-10 | 12 | - |
| Bikini Top | A | A/B | B/C | C/D | D | - |
MEN’S APPAREL - Coats, Blazers and Jackets
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 34-36 | 38 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46 | - |
| US | 34-36 | 38 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46 | - |
MEN’S APPAREL – Shorts and Trousers
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | - |
| US | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | - |
SHOES – Men’s and Women’s
| UK | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 36 | 5.5 |
| 4 | 37 | 6.5 |
| 5 | 38 | 7.5 |
| 6 | 39 | 8.5 |
| 7 | 40 | 9.5 |
| 8 | 41 | 10 |
| 8.5 | 42 | 11 |
| 9.5 | 43 | 12 |
| 10.5 | 44 | 13 |
| 11.5 | 44 | 14 |
| 12.5 | 46 | 15 |
BABY APPAREL – Tops and Bottoms
| AGE | HEIGHT (cm) | CHEST (cm) | WAIST (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – 3 Months | 62 | 43 | 44 |
| 3 – 6 Months | 68 | 45 | 46 |
| 6 -9 Months | 74 | 47 | 48 |
| 9 – 12 Months | 80 | 49 | 50 |
| 12 – 18 Months | 86 | 40 | 51 |
| 18 – 24 Months | 92 | 53 | 52 |
| 24 – 36 Months | 98 | 55 | 53 |
BABY SHOES
| AGE | UK | EU | US | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 3 Months | 0 | 16 | 1 | 9 - 10.7 |
| 3 – 6 Months | 1 | 17 | 2 | 10.8 – 11.6 |
| 6 -12 Months | 2 | 18 | 3 | 11.6 – 12.2 |
| 12 – 18 Months | 3 | 19 | 4 | 12.4 - 13 |