A breaker of rules, a true independent spirit, Paul & Joe designer Sophie Albou is a one-of-a-kind talent. Born in Paris to a family of shirtmakers, Sophie Albou studied at the prestigious Institut Francais de la Mode and began her professional career working at fashion house Azzedine Alaia at age 16. From there she joined her family business, La Garage, where she trained in the art of fashion design under her mother. After seven years, she stepped out on her own with the creation of the Paul & Joe brand in 1995. Named after her two sons, Paul & Joe originally began as a menswear line that was young, refreshing, retro and colorful. Her interesting use of materials and uniquely designed prints led to rave reviews and devoted fans asking for a women’s collection. Launched in 1997, the womenswear collection reflects Albou’s own assertive style and design philosophy in that choosing what you wear is expressing who you are. Albou’s designs are an expression of her creativity that incorporates different tastes from different times. Flamboyant prints on feminine fabrics create a collection of mix-and-match separates that include tailored blazers, trousers, shirts, dresses and skirts.
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