ABOUT
PAUL KADJO
PAUL KADJO
DESIGNER, FOUNDER AND MANAGER
Profile
As a young Ivorian-German designer, I will set an example in the diaspora and have an international influence.
I believe that there is a better way to design textiles and fashion in the future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a huge impact on our personal health, the health of other living beings and our planet.
Based on the raw material, I have an idea of how sustainable fashion can be designed. Fashion with coolness, style and character. Fashion that is visibly more: PAUL KADJO®.
PAUL KADJO
DESIGNER, FOUNDER AND MANAGER
profile
As a young German-Swiss designer, I will set an example in the diaspora and have an international influence.
I think that there is a better way to design textiles and fashion in the future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, have a huge impact on our personal health, the health of other living beings and our planet can.
Based on the raw material, I have an idea of how sustainable fashion can be designed. Fashion with coolness, style and character. Fashion that is visibly more: PAUL KADJO®.
PAUL KADJO
DESIGNER, FOUNDER AND MANAGER
Profile
As a young Ivorian-German designer, I will set an example in the diaspora and have an international influence.
I believe that there is a better way to design textiles and fashion in the future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a huge impact on our personal health, the health of other living beings and our planet.
Based on the raw material, I have an idea of how sustainable fashion can be designed. Fashion with coolness, style and character. Fashion that is visibly more: PAUL KADJO®.
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Paul Kadjo asks us about our very human selves, and by wearing KADJO we align ourselves with his cross-cultural proposal, essential and powerful for today's fashion identity of 2021.
ZOWIE BROACH
Head of Fashion at Londoner Royal College of Arts
In
search
of passion.
Born in Germany and raised in Côte d'Ivoire, I have had the opportunity to gain a deep insight into two wonderful countries. Sustainability plays an omnipresent role for me both in the Ivory Coast and in Germany.
For me, craft, art and fashion are tools to visually capture my thoughts and create intercultural exchange. They help me to reflect on social issues between generations and to find a common solution to the problems we face. Fashion in particular unites us in a fundamental way. For me, fashion design is not a profession. It is a means to an end to get my message across.
The search for passion began with my first fashion label PROTOTYPE By Paul Kadjo (2016-2021). The clothes that were created were initially free from commercial purposes and were more of a way to try things out and find my signature style.
In spring 2021, as part of my bachelor thesis at the renowned Academy of Mode & Design Hamburg, I presented the new fashion brand PAUL KADJO®. It was supposed to replace the first fashion brand with a holistic concept and made big headlines with its debut.
Looking for passion.
Born in Germany and raised on the Ivory Coast, I had the chance to gain a deep insight into two wonderful countries.
Sustainability plays an omnipresent role for me both on the Ivory Coast and in Germany.
For me, crafts, art and fashion are tools to visually capture my thoughts and create intercultural exchange. They help me to reflect on social concerns between generations and to create a unified solution for the problems that concern us. Fashion in particular unites us essentially. For me, fashion design is not a profession. Rather, it is a means to an end to get my message out there.
The search for passion began with my first fashion label PROTOTYPE By Paul Kadjo (2016-2021). The garments created were initially free of commercial purposes and were more used to try things out and find my signature style.
In spring 2021, as part of my bachelor's thesis at the renowned Academy of Mode & Design Hamburg, I presented the new fashion brand PAUL KADJO®. It was supposed to replace the first fashion brand with a holistic concept and made big headlines with its debut.
TIMELINE
TIMELINE
2021
2021
FEBRUARY
AMD STAGE AWARD
With the first collection of the ARTISA N LINE “The Spirit Between Bodies And Objects”, designer Paul Kadjo made a clear statement.
The collection was awarded the AMD Stage Fashion Award 2021 by an international jury consisting of Zowie Broach, Fabian Hart and Serhat Isik. In this context, Paul completed his studies as the “Best Graduate” in the field of fashion design at the Academy of Mode & Design (AMD).
FEBRUARY
AMD-STAGE-AWARD
With the first A R T I S A N L I N E collection, "The Spirit Between Bodies And Objects", designer Paul Kadjo made a clear statement.
The collection was awarded the AMD Stage Fashion Award 2021 by an international jury consisting of Zowie Broach, Fabian Hart and Serhat Isik. Paul graduated from the Academy of Mode & Design (AMD) as Best Graduate in Fashion Design.
SEPTEMBER
NEO.FASHION. GRADUATES SHOW
Thanks to this early success for the brand, Paul Kadjo had the opportunity to present his skills at three events at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin.
In the AMD “Graduate Show”, initiated by Neo.Fashion., Paul and other talented fashion designers from AMD and 12 other German universities showed their theses.
SEPTEMBER
NEO.FASHION. GRADUATES SHOW
This early success for the brand gave Paul Kadjo the opportunity to showcase his skills at three events at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin.
The AMD Graduate Show, initiated by Neo.Fashion, saw Paul and other talented fashion designers from AMD and 12 other German universities showcase their graduate work.
SEPTEMBER
NEO.FASHION. GRADUATES SHOW & AWARD
Every collection deserves to be celebrated. Especially our Champions League:
PAUL KADJO® A R T I S A N L I N E
His first collection was celebrated at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin.
SEPTEMBER
NEO.FASHION. GRADUATES SHOW & AWARD
Every collection deserves to be celebrated.
In particular our Champions League: PAUL KADJO® ARTISA N LINE
Her first collection was celebrated at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin, among others.
SEPTEMBER
NEO.FASHION. GRADUATES SHOW & AWARD
Every collection deserves to be celebrated. Especially our Champions League: PAUL KADJO® A R T I S A N L I N E
His first collection was celebrated at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin.
SEPTEMBER
BEST SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPT AWARD
Here too, Paul was able to send a clear signal.
He convinced the seven-member jury, consisting of Tanja Mühlhans, Antje Hundhausen, Kerstin Schneider, Claudia Hofmann, Sebastian Warschow, Esther Perbandt and William Fan in the “Best Graduate Show & Award” and won the “Best Sustainability Concept” award.
SEPTEMBER
BEST SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPT AWARD
Here again, Paul was able to send out a clear signal.
He won the 'Best Graduate Show & Award' and the 'Best Sustainability Concept', impressing the seven-strong jury consisting of Tanja Mühlhans, Antje Hundhausen, Kerstin Schneider, Claudia Hofmann, Sebastian Warschow, Esther Perbandt and William Fan.
SEPTEMBER
SLOW-FASHION SHOW
On the weekend of Berlin Fashion Week we took part in the first edition of the "Green Fashion Fair Berlin", the first shopping event for sustainable fashion at the BFW.
In addition to the exhibition of the first ARTISAN collection and the presentation of our first market-oriented product from the MANUFACTUR E LINE, we initiated a slow fashion show with an included talk by the designer Paul.
SEPTEMBER
SLOW-FASHION SHOW
On the weekend of Berlin Fashion Week, we participated in the first edition of the Green Fashion Fair Berlin, the first sustainable fashion shopping event at BFW.
In addition to the exhibition of the first A R T I S A N collection and the presentation of our first market-ready product from the M A N U F A C T U R E L I N E, we initiated a slow fashion show with a talk by designer Paul.
SEPTEMBER
SLOW-FASHION SHOW
On the weekend of Berlin Fashion Week, we participated in the first edition of the Green Fashion Fair Berlin, the first sustainable fashion shopping event at BFW.
In addition to the exhibition of the first A R T I S A N collection and the presentation of our first market-ready product from the M A N U F A C T U R E L I N E, we initiated a slow fashion show with a talk by designer Paul.
NOVEMBER
HAEBMAU PRESS DATES MUNICH
This year too, Haebmau opened the fall/winter 2022 season with a hybrid version of its Munich Fashion press dates.
Here, the press, media, stylists, influencers and bloggers from all over Germany were invited to be inspired by the latest fashion trends of the season, personally or regardless of location.
In addition to participating brands such as Bulgari, Hunter, MCM, Swarovski and Timberland, PAUL KADJO® was also part of this exclusive event.
NOVEMBER
HAEBMAU PRESS DATES MUNICH
Once again, Haebmau kicked off the Autumn/Winter 2022 season with a hybrid version of its Munich Fashion Press Dates.
Here, press, media, stylists, influencers and bloggers from all over Germany were invited to be inspired by the season's latest fashion trends in person or regardless of location.
Alongside participating brands such as Bulgari, Hunter, MCM, Swarovski and Timberland, PAUL KADJO® was also part of this exclusive event.
2022
2023
BANANA FIBER
RELEASE
It's coming soon!
In order to meet the demand of our community and other interested parties, we are planning an all-encompassing project for the debut of the year.
There will be an exclusive fundraising campaign as the first M A N U F A C T U R E L I N E collection from PAUL KADJO® to get the company rolling economically. Look forward to a fascinating image video and an extensive collection of incomparable products.
But that's not all! With the exclusive launch of the brand, we have a number of exciting projects in the pipeline as we pursue our mission as an innovative, high-fashion global brand.
From collaborations with major fashion houses and established companies, to exceptional artists and participation in impressive events, we have thought of everything to inspire you. So sit back and enjoy PAUL KADJO®.
The PK team, contributors and partner companies understand the zeitgeist and bring individual expertise to the corporate brand. We understand and respect one another. We talk about past and present social constructs and challenge them - as well as our daily actions - with the aim of creating a sensitive but firm awareness of a sustainable relationship with each other and our environment.
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