About
Anna Sui is a highly acclaimed New York fashion designer celebrated for her distinctive and contemporary clothing. Her designs are inspired by extensive research into vintage styles and diverse cultural elements. Sui's journey began in the vibrant cultural underground of 1970s New York, where she cultivated significant relationships within the fashion, photography, art, music, and design communities. Hailing from suburban Detroit, her career exemplifies a classic American success story. She emphasizes the importance of unwavering focus on one's dreams, noting that her ambition to achieve success in New York fueled her path from her Detroit beginnings. Before graduating high school, she gained acceptance to Parsons School of Design in New York. Following her time at Parsons, she collaborated with Steven Meisel and designed for various sportswear companies before debuting her first collection in 1981. Throughout the 1980s, her business flourished, culminating in her first runway show in 1991, which featured prominent models such as Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista. Today, Anna Sui boasts over 50 boutiques across eight countries, with her collections and products available in over 300 stores spanning more than 30 countries.