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Imi & Kimi
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An emblem of hybrid fashion
IMI & KIMI effortlessly blend French savoir-faire with Afro heritage and American culture. Since 2015, the brand has sought to represent their heritage and to communicate their story for the next generation. With garments that imbue history, political expression and stylish elegance, they teach the youth to be proud of where you come from.
[Founded]
2019
[Founder]
Henri-Philippe Maïdou
[Category]
Apparel
[Meet the founder]
Henri-Philippe Maïdou
Henri-Philippe MaÏdou is a former top-level sportsman with a pluralistic identity that includes African, American, and French cultures, which intertwine and mingle endlessly.
From the African continent, HP has retained the culture of transmission and the undeniable importance of history. From his experience in the United States, the pioneering spirit that blazes new trails and is not afraid to innovate. And from the French influence, a natural elegance.
IMI & KIMI has made this fusion of different cultural traits the core of its identity. The brand emphasises craftsmanship using noble natural fabrics and innovative designs that focus on the body through unisex cuts that enhance every figure.
“Made by africans, 100% human, need to be free, not to be saved.”
[Brand’s impact]
what makes it unique?
A POLITICAL BRAND
IMI & KIMI draws inspiration from the powerful storytelling tradition of ‘message-carrying wax,’ a fabric that has long been a vehicle for political, social, and cultural expression throughout Africa. Each creation communicates strong ideas via messages woven into garments. By embracing this philosophy, IMI & KIMI transform fashion into a form of activism. Their garments embody a political voice that speaks to identity, community, and empowerment and goes beyond mere style expression.
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