SIMKHAI
Cecilia Qian Xie is a seasoned fashion industry professional currently serving as the Creative Director and Co-Founder of Lelebelle Inc since March 2020. With a rich background at Jonathan Simkhai since June 2013, Cecilia has progressed through various roles including Design Consultant, Senior Designer, Designer, Associate Designer, and Design Intern. Previously, Cecilia excelled as a Senior Designer at alice + olivia from September 2018 to September 2019. Educationally, Cecilia holds a Master of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from the Academy of Art University (2009-2012) and a Bachelor of Laws from Southwest University of Political Science and Law (2003-2007).
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SIMKHAI
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SIMKHAI designs for the elevated everyday with innovative techniques and timeless craftsmanship. Founded in 2010 by designer JONATHAN SIMKHAI, the studio takes inspiration from architects and sculptors alike, blending progressive construction techniques with intimate hand-detailing to create truly special garments and lifestyle design. A 2015 winner of the prestigious CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund, the studio has earned recognition for its original silhouettes, quality constructions, and timeless elegance. SIMKHAI continues to nurture an inspired creative community around the brand’s home in Los Angeles, sharing their designs and stories with women around the world who live artful, unapologetic lives. Jonathan Simkhai honed his technical skills at Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology before launching his first womenswear line in New York City. An early inductee to the CFDA Incubator program, he quickly developed an eye for craft and quality. Today he leads the brand’s creative studio, drawing inspiration from his travels and the cities he and his husband call home.