About Our Inspiration
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.
About The Designer:
Marie-France Merisier Noel is a lover of art, vintage finds, print-mixing, delicious food, nature and statement jewelry. Born in a large artistic family, nurtured her creativity at a young age. Her late uncle, KÉLÉ (pictured above), a painter, had a lasting impact in her life. One of her fondest memories of him is picking the first color for every new painting.
Marie-France moved to the United States in 1998. She visited her native land, Haiti, after the devastating 2010 earthquake. Surrounded by art vendors brought her great souvenirs of her beloved uncle.
in 2012, she launched KADOKÉLÉ, a t-shirt company honoring her late uncle’s legacy. The company has since evolved into a lifestyle brand adding Clothing and one of a kind Handcrafted Jewelry to its offerings.
Her purpose is to inspire women to Live Artfully by promoting an unapologetic, kind and purposeful living.