In this episode, we explore the acclaimed fashion career of designer Anna Sui. We dive into Anna's beginnings, her iconic moments in fashion, and her groundbreaking work with top models and stylists.  The episode features intimate stories from Anna's life, including her move to New York, her first fashion show, and the creation of her famous boutique. We highlight Anna's lasting influence on the fashion industry, her unique design vision, and her personal stories of friendship and collaboration with notable figures such as Madonna, Steven Meisel, and the Cavaco family. 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Meeting Anna Sui 00:56 Anna Sui's Early Career 03:30 The Birth of a Fashion Icon 04:22 Anna Sui and Steven Meisel 15:29 Anna Sui's First Fashion Show 21:34 The Impact of Anna Sui's Designs 27:58 Anna's Influence on Editorial Stories 28:48 The Post-War Fashion Revival 31:09 Childhood Adventures and Aspirations 33:06 Early Career and Magazine Work 35:13 The Birth of Anna Sui's Boutique 38:52 Global Expansion and Branding 42:16 The Success of Anna Sui Fragrances 44:38 Early Inspirations and Education 47:19 Family Support and Fashion Shows 52:34 The Importance of Friendship and Loyalty Under the cover is a production of Knockout Beauty Media Group and Audily. Writer and host is Cayli Cavaco Reck. Guest booking is by Paul Cavaco and Lindsay Hannon. Audio and video production is by David Woje. Our executive producers are Cayli Cavaco Reck and Paul Cavaco at Knockout Beauty Media Group, and Matthew Wells, Lindsay Hannon, and David Woje at Audily. Special thanks to Meredith Honig, Jessica Alpert, and John Perrotti at Rococo Punch. And Rachna Shah, Jamie Karp, and Jenna Provencher at KCD.  For photos and more details on the series, follow: Under the Cover Podcast on Instagram Substack at Under the Cover.