Paris, Winter 2015, Bastien had the idea to create a brand of ingenious and colourful accessories after losing his hat in Paris' underground. At the same time, Emilien was bored to death in his job as a nuclear engineer: too many regulations, too slow and not enough creativity. Looking for a new project to invest in, Emilien met Bastien over few glasses of wine. The duo joined forces (after many more wine glasses) and formed Cabaïa.

In Winter 2016, Cabaïa joined the network of sellers in the French department stores Printemps and Galeries Lafayette and opened 8 pop-up stores all over France (including one in Dijon, don’t ask why...). With over a hundred stockists in France (thanks to Princess Lala, our first stockist), Emilien managed the pop-up stores, website and shops, while Bastien oversaw the factory, design process, management and logistics.

Cabaïa received the EVE Vegan certification and created a partnership with the SPA, donating all profits from our capsule collection to them. Then the Marty Challenge was created, with which we donate €1 every time a photo of one of our product is posted on Instagram! We only work with Oeko-Tex certified materials.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BAGS

We launched our brand-new concept: Around the world in 80 bags! An urban, original backpack, full of great ideas, just the way we like it!

NEXT DESTINATION: EUROPE

We launched our website across Europe! Our dreams are coming true as we continue to deliver a daily dose of happiness (and madness) by creating fashion of the future, this time internationally! 

2021 is the year of total commitment. Whether in the creation of our products, the choice of our means of transport or our actions at the office, we are working to become 100% environmentally friendly and B-corp Certified.

SPOILER ALERT: NEW CONCEPT

While you are waiting, a little riddle:

"To the gym, on a trip, at the office, I'll be with you everywhere, I could even slip into your great Cabaïa backpack, who am I?"