Founded in 1981 by first-generation Chinese American designer Anna Sui, the New York label creates fashion shaped by deep research into vintage styles and cultural arcana. Sui has kept the independent brand at the helm since its first runway show in 1991, expanding from clothing into accessories, cosmetics and fragrances while maintaining its business and fashion production presence in New York City’s Garment District. Her eclectic, research-driven style helped define 1990s grunge chic and continues through more than ninety collections.