Since 2016.

IMI & KIMI ® is an African diaspora inspired all purpose brand designed in Paris.

Created to fill a void in fashion, our goal is to provide timeless pieces that will become staples of your wardrobe by using our African roots as an inspiration and incorporating them into bold structures, with classic tailoring, quality finitions and materials.

Because we want each model to be special as much as we want you to feel special, there will NEVER MORE THAN A HUNDRED pieces of each design. This allow us to challenge ourselves and our creativity. By using existing fabrics for 80% of our creations, we also try to reduce our environmental impact.

Wearing IMI & KIMI ® is making sure you know where you come from and where you are headed to.

Something you did not know you needed to something you can’t be without.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY.

Meet the Team

IMI&KIMI is a family story. A story of love and unity. We work from our place, with our kids in the way, where joy, passion and dedication collide. Welcome to our family.

Henri Philippe Maïdou, HP, is the founder, designer, stylist and visionary of IMI&KIMI. Born in Bangui, in Central African Republic, he grew up in France before moving to the USA to complete his studies. As a professional basketball player, he traveled around the world but it is in Paris that he cultivated is love for fashion and design. Completely self-taught, his need to share his passion has lead him to create the brand. He dedicated it to his first daughters, Imani and Kimora.

Maëva Jacquet Maïdou is the artistic director and brand strategist, sometimes also using her eye to create the brand visuals. Of French and Caribbean descent, she grew up in between cultures and lived in Guadeloupe, France, and later in Germany and Australia. She joined HP on the adventure and they have been forming a team in and out of work since they met.