Paule Ka
France
Paule Ka is a Paris womenswear label founded in 1987 by Serge Cajfinger. Wikipedia reports that Marco Polo became main shareholder in July 2017. Current ownership and creative leadership for 2026 were not verified.
| Founded | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Serge Cajfinger |
| Reported main shareholder | Marco Polo (since July 2017) |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Segment | Premium and contemporary |
| Website | pauleka.com |
What is Paule Ka?
Paule Ka is a French ready-to-wear label focused on womenswear, with a designer line launched in 1987 by Serge Cajfinger. FashionUnited adds that the founder's multi-brand boutique in Lille dates to 1974, and that the brand draws its inspiration from style icons of the 1950s and 1960s.
History and leadership
According to Wikipedia, the company set up its headquarters on rue Saint Honoré in 2007 and Alithia Spuri-Zampetti was appointed creative director in July 2015. Cajfinger returned in 2017 to supervise upcoming collections alongside the creative team. These are historical facts as reported, and the sources consulted do not confirm who holds the creative role in 2026.
Ownership
Wikipedia states that Marco Polo became the main shareholder in July 2017. The sources consulted do not show whether this is still the case in 2026, so ownership is described as reported rather than as current.
Products and positioning
The brand makes ready-to-wear for women and sits in the premium segment. It is known for a polished, feminine Parisian style linked to references from the mid twentieth century.
Business model and distribution
The sources consulted do not describe the sales structure, store counts or revenue. The brand's website is pauleka.com and FashionUnited records the first store as having opened in Paris.
Why it matters
Paule Ka is a long established example of a founder-led Parisian womenswear house that grew from a retail background, and its ownership change in 2017 reflects the wider trend of independent French brands taking on outside investors.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Paule Ka?
Paule Ka was founded in 1987 by Serge Cajfinger, whose multi-brand boutique in Lille dates to 1974.
Who owns Paule Ka?
Wikipedia reports that Marco Polo became the main shareholder in July 2017. Whether this is still the case in 2026 was not verified.