KADOKÉLÉ

KADO means gift in Haitian-Creole, KÉLÉ was the designer’s beloved uncle. It all started with the intent to preserve KÉLÉ’s art and share his legacy with the world.

Joseph Ernst Descadres, was affectionately known as KÉLÉ to family and friends. An extraordinary painter who loved to show the beauty of Caribbean living and the resiliency of its people.

KÉLÉ was calm, warm, collected and always saw the good in people. His zest for life is at the foundation of our company. To honor is spirit, we started a t-shirt collection with his original paintings in 2012.

While we grew into a lifestyle brand offering Clothing and one of kind Handcrafted Jewelry, we continue to be inspired by the legacy he has left for us. His stimulation for Caribbean art and its beauty lives on in our products.