Paul Kadjo

Paul Kadjo is a designer, stylist and founder of the brand bearing his name. Using an upcycling concept, Paul Kadjo produces textiles, accessories and art objects from old clothes, banana fibres and other by-products. Born in Germany and raised in the Ivory Coast, his work aims to reflect a fusion of different cultures and influences. He is a graduate of the AMD Akademie Mode & Design Hamburg and winner of the Best Sustainable Concept Award at Berlin Fashion Week 2021.

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From the perennial to the catwalk – banana silk as an alternative

From the perennial to the catwalk – banana silk as an alternative

A Contribution by Paul Kadjo

The textile industry contributes significantly to environmental pollution as it produces over 100 billion garments every year, resulting in huge CO2 emissions and water consumption. Fashion designer Paul Kadjo uses banana silk as an environmentally friendly alternative to make textile production more environmentally conscious and socially just.

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