Anna Sui: Fusing Rock & Roll, Fashion, & Fantasy into a Fragrance Empire

In this episode, we explore the acclaimed fashion career of designer Anna Sui. We dive into Anna's beginnings, her iconic moments in fashion, and her groundbreaking work with top models and stylists. 

The episode features intimate stories from Anna's life, including her move to New York, her first fashion show, and the creation of her famous boutique. We highlight Anna's lasting influence on the fashion industry, her unique design vision, and her personal stories of friendship and collaboration with notable figures such as Madonna, Steven Meisel, and the Cavaco family.

00:00 Introduction

00:29 Meeting Anna Sui

00:56 Anna Sui's Early Career

03:30 The Birth of a Fashion Icon

04:22 Anna Sui and Steven Meisel

15:29 Anna Sui's First Fashion Show

21:34 The Impact of Anna Sui's Designs

27:58 Anna's Influence on Editorial Stories

28:48 The Post-War Fashion Revival

31:09 Childhood Adventures and Aspirations

33:06 Early Career and Magazine Work

35:13 The Birth of Anna Sui's Boutique

38:52 Global Expansion and Branding

42:16 The Success of Anna Sui Fragrances

44:38 Early Inspirations and Education

47:19 Family Support and Fashion Shows

52:34 The Importance of Friendship and Loyalty

Under the cover is a production of Knockout Beauty Media Group and Audily. Writer and host is Cayli Cavaco Reck. Guest booking is by Paul Cavaco and Lindsay Hannon. Audio and video production is by David Woje. Our executive producers are Cayli Cavaco Reck and Paul Cavaco at Knockout Beauty Media Group, and Matthew Wells, Lindsay Hannon, and David Woje at Audily.

Special thanks to Meredith Honig, Jessica Alpert, and John Perrotti at Rococo Punch. And Rachna Shah, Jamie Karp, and Jenna Provencher at KCD. 

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