sacai was established by Chitose Abe in 1999 in Tokyo, Japan.

The sacai collection embodies the notion that women can wear what they want, how they want, when they want. By incorporating the idea of hybridization through juxtapositions of contrasting textures of fabrics, such as knits with super fine woven and the usage of techniques based on reinterpretations of patterns of the garment, transforming the pieces into unexpected shapes and silhouettes. While her collections may appear to be about femininity, Abe’s interest is in creating clothes that are entirely unique and timeless, innovative, and experimental. To Abe, who is influenced by observing her surroundings and functions of daily life, the sacai collection has a distinctive elegance that is based on renderings and transformations of basic and classical items. The result is a collection of items that can transition easily between various occasions and is not only reserved for special opportunities.