The Designer*

From the beginning, Sylvia Heisel's designs have reflected a unique blend of ancient luxury and global modernism, influenced by her Turkish heritage, early childhood in Nairobi, Kenya and years of extensive travel.

Over the past twenty years, she has continued to explore transcultural themes in her designs, developing her exclusive line of designer clothing that is now carried in over 60 stores throughout the U.S. and Canada.

"Fashion should enhance our lives, and surround us with beauty," says Heisel. Her designs do both--merging the clean, minimalist lines of the modern lifestyle with the lavish embellishments of exotic worlds. The result: a flamboyant minimalism perfect for today's woman seeking to meld old-world opulence with new-world sophistication.

* Member of CFDA since 1997.