Carol Christian Poell

Carol Christian Poell is an Austrian fashion designer. Born in 1966 in Linz, Austria, the avant-garde designer launched his eponymous brand in 1995 with his partner Sergio Simone in Milan. Carol Christian Poell's designs are known for their unique silhouettes and daring use of materials, most notably through leather in the form of jackets and footwear. Carol Christian Poell shoes and boots often have a distinctive distressed shape and execution, with creased and wrinkled leathers for a worn look and feel. Next to footwear, Poell also makes outerwear, jackets, knitwear, and accessories featuring unique Poell techniques such as chain stitching, rubberized garments, and object dyeing.