kephale

Kephale (meaning ‘leader’ in Greek) was started in 2019, with the aim of showcasing an image of positive masculinity and elegance. The brand’s founder Ibrahim Diarrassouba is inspired by his Ivorian, Mandinka culture as well as travels and new discoveries. A chance meeting, a city, a landscape, a perfume; each detail can be the genesis of a new collection. He does often find that it is the patterns and colours of the fabrics he encounters on his walks through the city that inspire his pieces. Initially he had his own clothes made by tailors in his native Ivory Coast, but his friends liked them so much that pretty soon Kephale was born. The brand is now available in several African countries with the aim to expand further afield. As a man who likes to present a polished appearance to the world, he understands what his customer is looking for when he gets ready. Premium materials, easy-to-wear, interchangeable sets, a decisive, masculine look and unparalleled comfort. This aesthetic isn’t necessarily trends-driven and the brand focuses on the timeless sophistication that comes from a classic silhouette.