Paul Kadjo

Germany (DE, EN, FR)

I'm Paul Kadjo, a fashion designer and fashion activist. Born in Germany and raised in Ivory Coast, I have a binational background. As an African designer, I want to set an example in the diaspora and exert an international influence. I present PAUL KADJO - Beyond Fashion, an ethical fashion brand that unites two nations. Their sporty, elegant design language reflects an intercultural connection - a dreamlike relationship between black and white. While the exclusive part of the brand is dedicated to the reprocessing of by-products and waste products (Artisan and Artisan Limited), our series-ready fashion is geared towards the research and development of alternative textiles (Manufacture Basic and Manufacture Season). The comprehensive approach and positioning in the high-end genre is new and makes PAUL KADJO an absolute niche player. The premise is to create a new fashion that forms a long-lasting yet stylistic zeitgeist.

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