SacaiSacai Paneled taffeta and wool flannel midi skirt

Sacai is a Japanese luxury fashion brand founded in 1999 by Chitose Abe in Tokyo, emerging from her need for creative expression during motherhood. Named after Abe's maiden name "Sakai," the brand began as a small home-based operation creating handmade knitwear pieces. Abe's extensive background as a pattern maker at Comme des Garçons under Rei Kawakubo and later with Junya Watanabe's team provided the technical foundation for her innovative approach to design. Central to Sacai's identity is its philosophy of "fusion of garments or fabrics to create something truly new," combining contrasting elements like masculine with feminine, casual with formal, and structured with fluid. The brand has gained international recognition for its "hybridized" treatment of traditional silhouettes, breaking down conventional fashion dichotomies. Since its Paris debut in 2009 and first runway show in 2011, Sacai has collaborated with major brands including Nike, Moncler, and The North Face, establishing itself as a pioneering force in contemporary fashion with over 175 international retailers.