Brand Story
Sacai (stylized in lowercase) is a Japanese luxury fashion brand founded by fashion designer Chitose Abe (née Chitose Sakai) in 1999. Vogue magazine has cited Sacai as influential in breaking down the dichotomy between casual and formal clothing.
Timeline
- 1999
Founded by Chitose Abe in Tokyo
Former CdG and Junya Watanabe pattern-maker Chitose Abe launches Sacai with a focus on hybrid construction.
- 2011
Paris Fashion Week debut
Sacai moves from Tokyo to Paris for its first runway show — international expansion begins.
- 2015
Nike LDWaffle hybrid
Pioneering double-soled Nike collaborations begin, defining the deconstructed sneaker era.
- 2021
Dior Men collaboration
Kim Jones invites Chitose Abe to design Dior Men FW21 — rare collab between two house designers.