Anna Sui
The Designer That Never Panders
Life
“Every collection that I work on, I always think, Is this cool enough to wear to a concert?” -Anna Sui
Career
In her early career, she worked at various Junior Sportswear Companies.
In the 80's, she submitted 6 original designs to a boutique show, she got an offer from Macy's right away.
In '91, she did her first runway show.
In '92, She opened a boutique.
In '99, She launched her perfume and cosmetic line.
Works
Collections
ANNA SUI COLLECTION FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Signature line introduced in 1980.
Produced in the Anna Sui design studio in New York City
Anna Sui signature collection is known for its high fashion edge with a vintage sensibility
Retail price range; jacket $300 $800; dress $200 $500
Anna Sui collection is currently sold in approximately 200 retail outlets in the United States, Europe, and the Far East
ACCESSORIES COLLECTIONS
ANNA SUI SHOES FOR WOMEN
Debut Fall 1997
Licensing agreement with Italian based company Ballin to manufacture the Anna Sui women"s shoe collection
The Anna Sui women"s shoe collection comprises approximately 30 styles. A limited collection of corresponding handbags and purses comprises approximately 8 styles.
Retail price range $150 $450
ANNA SUI SIGNATURE COSMETICS AND FRAGRANCE COLLECTIONS
ANNA SUI SIGNATURE COSMETICS AND FRAGRANCE COLLECTIONS
Three sided licensing agreement with Wella AG to manufacture fragrance and Albion to manufacture cosmetics.
Color collection includes foundation to lip, eye and nail products. Anna Sui fragrance collection includes perfume, eau de toilette and bath products.
Sui Dreams, the second fragrance from Anna Sui launched Fall 2000.
Sui Love, the third fragrance from Anna Sui launched Spring 2002.
Awards
- 1993- Sui won the prestegious CFDA Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent.
- 2009- Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)