About
Dechamps is a mens- and womenswear fashion brand with a focus on tailoring, an attention to detail and a tribute to family history.
In Dechamps Atelier in Paris, the collection pieces are imagined, drawn and manufactured. By making the creation process visible to every client, the Franco-German designer duo transforms each piece into a personal and intimate experience. Unlike bespoke tailors, Dechamps presents two genderless collections a year, timeless wardrobe pieces and fine leather goods, all made-to-order and produced in limited series in France.
History of dechamps
The name Dechamps originates from a Belgian textile family that relocated to Aachen, Germany more than 170 years ago. As one of the first, they used English spinning machines powered by water for the production of wool yarns. In 1872, the textile factory "Dechamps & Drouven" was founded in Aachen. It specialized in producing high-quality suit fabrics and was run by Camil’s family for over 125 years.
Today, Camil Krings and Mirja Hansen are reviving Dechamps in a new form. Inspired by the textile heritage and archives, they have created a fashion brand with a focus on tailoring.
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Camil Krings
Born in 1998 in France, he lives in Paris. Graduated from Atelier Chardon Savard.
Passionate about the classic men‘s wardrobe, Camil perfected his tailoring techniques at the Atelier Chardon Savard in Berlin. At the end of his studies he worked as junior designer for Celine in Paris.
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Mirja Celine Hansen
Born in 1998 in Germany, she lives in Paris. Graduated from Atelier Chardon Savard.
At the Atelier Chardon Savard in Berlin, she specialized herself in accessories. At the end of her studies, Mirja pursued a leather goods design internship at Isabel Marant in Paris. She was then hired as a creative assistant at Hélène Nepomiatzi where she carries out projects for luxury houses.
