Cynthia Sakai
Cynthia K. Sakai | |
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| Born | March 13, 1982
Pasadena, California |
| Occupation(s) | Founder, Designer and CEO at Vita Fede |
| Label | Vita Fede |
| Awards | Member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America |
Cynthia K. Sakai Cynthia K Sakai is an American fashion designer.
Early life
California native Cynthia K. Sakai was no stranger to the arts, growing up in a household with two design oriented parents; her mother worked for the Fendi family in Rome and her father as an architect. After an extensive pursuit of an acting career, Cynthia decided to move in a different direction when she launched her first accessories line, Girlboy by Koco, at the youthful age of 18.
By age 21, the talented and driven young entrepreneur started a multiline showroom in Los Angeles[1] where she further explored her love of the fashion industry, but her interests soon shifted from the showroom to designing her first jewelry collection when her friend gave her a beautiful Italian bracelet. Cynthia was intrigued with the detail and craftsmanship of this captivating piece, and at that point realized her most inspiring category in the luxury accessory space; Vita Fede was then born in 2009.
Vita Fede
Vita Fede is a collection inspired by art, architecture and culture from the past, present and future. Vita Fede translates to “life” and “faith,”[2] two elements that connect people across cultures.[3] Cynthia is quite worldly herself [4] so naturally, she draws from her unique surroundings. Each collection is inspired by the beautiful lifestyles, languages, unique architecture and natural scenery in the cities Cynthia has visited.[5] A fusion of American, European, and Asian cultures, the Vita Fede aesthetic is both classic and timeless with a modern twist. Every piece is designed with superior craftsmanship and profound attention to detail.[6]
The brand has been featured in high fashion magazines around the globe and distribution now includes Europe, Asia,[7][8] South America, Canada and the Middle East. Vita Fede has formed quite an impressive following,[9] including a long list of high profile celebrities and fashion taste makers who are drawn to the VF aesthetic.The Vita Fede collection is celebrated at prestigious retailers worldwide. In 2014, Cynthia became a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America,[10] further demonstrating recognition for her contribution to the luxury space.[11]
References
- ^ http://fashionista.com/2015/02/vita-fede-cynthia-sakai-interview
- ^ http://www.eonline.com/news/733315/trendsetters-at-work-vita-fede
- ^ http://www.thecitiphile.com/cynthia-sakai/
- ^ http://www.manrepeller.com/minor_cogitations/cynthia-sakai.html
- ^ http://thezoereport.com/fashion/accessories/vita-fede-cynthia-sakai/
- ^ https://www.theintelligenceofthings.com/article/intelligence-for-the-runway/
- ^ http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20160412/837023/
- ^ http://www.harpersbazaar.com.tw/culture/exhibition/ask-cosmo/a543/vitafede/
- ^ http://wwd.com/accessories-news/jewelry/vita-fede-travels-own-path-to-growth-7990499/
- ^ http://cfda.com/blog/the-new-30
- ^ http://www.instyle.com/news/cfda-super-bowl-50-designer-footballs