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For my wardrobe, I like to invest in classic pieces and pair them with more trendy new pieces and accessories each season.

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Liya Kebede
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: March 1
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Addis Abeba
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I never thought modeling would become my career. I thought it was something I'd do to pay my way through college.
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