Fashion blogger Petra Dieners writes about her visit to the PIO O'KAN Couture Atelier
The couture designer was born in the small town of Warburg in Westphalia. Even as a child, she dreamed of having a fashion salon in Düsseldorf. At 26, she "daringly" organized a fashion show in the Steigenberger Parkhotel with 52 women from Düsseldorf society. "Everyone was excited about my first collection and so I opened my first fashion salon on Königsstraße shortly afterwards."
When you talk to the couture designer , you can see how much passion she still has for her job, even 40 years later. "Many people only see the glamour, but not how much hard work is behind it. If you aren't so passionate and passionate, you can't keep it up. Now we're keeping our fingers crossed for the next generation, my son Philippo." Together with the designer Hans Werner Klein and the studio manager Mirjam Zwick, they are continuing to develop the company.
Since 2016, in addition to Haute Couture , there has also been a Demi-Couture collection , which is sold in the company's own flagship store right next to the Haute Couture Salon, as well as in selected retail stores.
The PIO O'KAN couture salon is now located on Königsallee in Düsseldorf in the Girardet House . I love coming here! A wonderful atmosphere. You feel like a princess in Paris in the elegant ambience, the high ceilings and the warm hospitality.
Who has a studio right on the Kö? PIO O'KAN employs a total of 25 people here. Traditional craftsmanship at the highest level. Absolute precision is required here. The working atmosphere seems very good to me right away. Everyone is involved with a love of detail.
