The story of CAHAIA begins long before the first bag was made

2020

The Daou family, Karim, Liliane, Ronnie, and Romeo, grew up in a home where culture was a way of life. Encouraged by their parents, they spent each summer participating in international peace programs, traveling to new places to participate in international cultural exchange programs. These experiences shaped their worldview and turned them into true global citizens, deeply connected to creativity, exploration, and cultural appreciation.

2021

Liliane, in particular, developed a passion for storytelling. After spending four months sailing around the world, she published a book sharing stories from the cultures she encountered, a passion she continues through her travel blog. Yet, she and her siblings always felt called to do something more lasting, something that would embody their love of culture and creativity in a tangible way.

2022

When Liliane and her twin brother Ronnie moved to New York, their creative journeys deepened. Liliane fell in love with fashion, especially vintage pieces that carried history and meaning. Rony, meanwhile, became fascinated by vinyl records, their sounds, stories, and emotional depth. His “vinyl nights” became a celebration of musical heritage, blending past and present through shared experiences.

2023

One day, while exploring their neighborhood, the twins discovered stacks of discarded vinyl records deemed unsellable. But where others saw waste, they saw potential, a way to give these cultural relics new life. That moment sparked an idea, to transform these forgotten discs into objects of beauty that tell stories of culture and creativity.

2024

The four siblings, Karim, Liliane, Ronnie, Romeo, developed the vision that became CAHAIA, a culture house. What began as handbags, quickly evolved into something more: people saw them as fashion statements, as décor, as conversation pieces. This inspired a broader vision: a culture house that translates the stories of cities into objects worth owning, experiences worth seeking, and a community built around the places that shape us.

2025

In 2025, CAHAIA launched its first collection, New York & Echoes. Each piece is handcrafted from upcycled vinyl records, pressed exclusively for CAHAIA in Europe, and finished in premium calfskin leather. The collection explores four sounds of New York: Manhattan Jazz, Brooklyn Hip Hop, Soho Disco, and Chicago Blues.

Today, every CAHAIA piece carries a story of sound, soul, and place. More than a fashion accessory, it is an invitation to carry a city, and a piece of its culture, wherever you go.