A milestone to honor timeless elegance,
craftsmanship and the very best of childhood.
Jacadi a dit...
Re-enchanting and passing down,
world-wide,
the authentic and timeless heritage
of French tradition children's fashion.Jacadi Paris,
the prestigious, contemporary brand,
elegant and refined,
respecting family values,
attentive to the tenderness and freshness of childhood.
The brand's
origins
It was at Daniel Hechter that my path crossed with Patrick Hamelle and Patrick Harmand. I was convinced back then that there was a spot waiting to be created in the world of children’s clothing: one for elegant, fitting garments designed with respect, gentleness and care. Driven by this intuition, we decided to join forces. Jacadi was born in 1976. Its name came naturally, a playful nod to my husband Jacques and the famous "Jacadi a dit" [Simon Says] from our childhood.
I had a very clear vision for Jacadi: to design fashion tailored to children, capturing all the tenderness, playfulness, lightheartedness, and freshness that childhood brings. I wanted to stand apart from contemporary trends and preserve something timeless: pinafore dresses for school, bloomers, beautifully finished blouses, smocking, and prints that tell a story. I started out designing the collections on my own, without a design office, using just my ideas and whatever resources were at hand.
I wanted Jacadi to be a welcoming, cheerful, and generous fashion house, capable of speaking to every family. To me, a child is love falling from heaven to earth, fragile yet full of future potential. That is what I wanted to pass on: a gentle and elegant France, yet never locked into its traditional rules.
When I look at the brand today, I am moved to see that same DNA alive. Fifty years later, it has grown and evolved, but I still recognize the same love for the product and the same respect for the child. I am leaving behind a baby that has truly grown up, and I am proud of it.
Anne Darius Lefort
Co-founder of Jacadi
already
telling a story
Jacques a dit...
Anne Lefort's husband is named Jacques.
A repeated, almost harmless phrase.
And suddenly… an idea! Jacadi Paris was born.
A name that evokes childhood. A game. A memory.
The game of "Simon Says…".
An authentic handwriting: that of Anne Lefort,
a literature teacher, like in a school notebook.
A signature colour: blue. The favorite colour
of the French. The sky, the sea, the air.
A French house dedicated to childhood is born,
with the desire to reinvent children's elegance in the French tradition.
In Lausanne, Jacadi Paris opens its first store outside of France. A founding milestone
for a brand that, very early on, brought its vision of childhood beyond borders.
Jacadi Paris joins the world of Terence Conran, founder of The Conran Shop.
An encounter with a visionary entrepreneur, committed to the art of living, style, and the beauty of everyday objects.
After a more fragile period, Jacadi Paris opens a new chapter in its history
under the impetus of the Frydman group.
Jacadi Paris joins the Okaïdi-Obaïbi group, future IDGroup then IDKIDS. Alongside Jean Duforest and Jean-Luc Soufflet,
the brand grounds its history in a strong mission: "Re-enchanting and passing down the best of childhood."
A statement that will give full meaning to its development for years to come.
With the launch of its first online store, Jacadi Paris extends the brand experience
beyond its physical boutiques. A new way to accompany families, everywhere, through every moment of life.
Jacadi Paris launches its second-hand platform. A natural step for a house where clothing is kept,
passed down, and often tells so much more than a single season: a family story.
With 287 stores in 50 countries, Jacadi Paris affirms its international influence.
Everywhere, the brand shares the same vision of childhood: exacting, elegant, and timeless.
Blending mischievous charm and elegance, Jacadi Paris is celebrating 50 years of childhood emotion and spontaneity. To mark the occasion, a campaign filled with tenderness and sweet indulgence is about to launch. Jacadi says... stay tuned!
craftsmanship
All the pieces in our collections are created and perfected in Jacadi's Parisian workshops by the designers and model makers of the house. Exclusive designs and prints, unique colours, and attention to detail is at the heart of all we do.
Quality materials, precise silhouettes, meticulous attention to design, hand embroidery...our team builds collections with the greatest care, always keeping comfort, functionality, and style in mind. Jacadi truly perpetuates the artisan heritage of French tailoring..
50 years
Discover Jacadi Paris history since 1976, blending heritage and craftsmanship
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The anniversary
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Jacadi Paris's 50th anniversary and relive
the key moments shared together.
