Cynthia K. Sakai | |
|---|---|
 Cynthia K. Sakai in Vita Fede's New York City showroom | |
| Occupation | Jewelry Designer |
| Label | Vita Fede |
| Awards | Member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America |
Cynthia K. Sakai (born March 13, 1982) is a Japanese American jewelry designer and founder of design company Vita Fede. [1]
Sakai was born and raised in California. Her mother worked in luxury fashion and her father worked as an architect. [1]
Sakai launched her first accessories line, Girlboy by Koco, at the age of 18. [2]
At the age of 21, she started a multiline showroom in Los Angeles [3] and worked as actress. [4]
After she received a handcrafted bracelet from Florence, she traveled to Italy to find and meet the local artisan. She was inspired and founded Vita Fede in 2009. [1] The brand's products are made in Italy and distributed throughout Europe, Asia, South America, Canada and the Middle East. [5] [6] [7] In 2014, Sakai became a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. [8]
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