COLRS

ABOUT THE BRAND

Founded in 2017 by Haitian-German designer Zec Elie-Meire, COLRS has embraced the light breeze of summer since its inception. Drawing inspiration from his multicultural background and a blend of joyful and punk influences, Zec crafted a distinctive, almost childlike, and naïve signature style. His journey began with simple upcycling projects in his childhood room, eventually leading him to study men’s tailoring at Esmod in Paris, where he honed his design and tailoring expertise. COLRS made its runway debut in 2020 in Lagos, Nigeria, followed by a second show in Lagos in 2021. The brand’s first steps in Berlin were marked by its participation in the New Wave showroom during Intervention by Reference Studios in July 2024, followed by the Berlin International Sales Showroom in Paris, also by Reference Studios, in September 2024.

Why did you start your label/business?

I always want to maintain that childlike lightness. Life should feel like a summer vacation with loved ones. Like a first kiss. Or the moment you passed your driving test and took your first ride on a Vespa. I had a wonderful childhood because I was lucky to be surrounded by people full of life and joy. I don’t want to keep that feeling to myself, I want to share it.