SACHIKA
“ For the Modern Woman”
made in New York
by To-Tam & To-Nya
Identical twin fashion designers To-Tam and To-Nya Ton-Nu breathe functionality into the most alluring key piece apparel found in a woman‘s wardrobe. It is the essential and eternally feminine garment known as the Dress; and the sisters from Montreal have arrived to introduce their own version of it to the fashion mainstream. The twin tandem have reinvented the dress with one thing in mind- to cater to the vibrant and active spirit of modern and busy women.
They are parallel reflections, fashion’s yin and yang; each sister possessing qualities that compliment the other. To-Tam aka “the righty,” is a musical maestro with a mind for business. She handles the marketing and sales division of the company. While To-Nya, aka “the Lefty, is the more artistic of the two. Her creative decisions and original designs are what shine on the fashion forefront. They are two sides of the same coin. Born to Vietnamese parents, just five minutes apart in Paris (France), but bred in Montreal (Quebec) as the eldest of six children. To-Tam graduated with high honors from the University of Montreal with a Bachelors Degree in Communications & Journalism; while To-Nya graduated with top honors distinguishing herself as the highest ranked student of her program at the renowned International Academy of Design & Technology. For as long as they could remember, they had dreams of taking the fashion world by storm. To-Nya, who scooped multiple prizes for her talent including making the cover of the National Post in 2003, had already held the post of Head-Designer for several companies in Canada; whereas To-Tam was the top salesperson in a Montreal-based fashion company. Their goal of founding a clothing label and their passion for style made New York City the ideal destination to pursue their ultimate dream.
In 2006, taking only the bare minimum, the twins took a chance and moved to the big city
in search of opportunity. As cocktail waitresses and real estate agents (Citi Habitats) working in the hustle and bustle of the big apple, the twin designers were inspired to create a brand to answer the clothing needs of the active woman. Staying trendy, sophisticated, and comfortable while constantly on the move was a challenge- a challenge that sparked an idea… and in a short time, SACHIKA was born. And it is through hard work and double the determination, their dreams of revolutionizing the dress continues today with no signs of slowing down.
The SACHIKA brand is tailored from the finest fabrics and cut to clothe even the most distinct feminine shapes and silhouettes. SACHIKA dresses are made to be versatile; many can be adjusted and converted to fit all occasions. SACHIKA specializes in classy yet flirty, and flattering feminine dresses. The label effortlessly takes the woman from day to evening saving her the hassle of going home and changing after a busy day’s work. .”We specialize in response time – our clients will be pleasantly surprised at how quickly their needs are met.” The name SACHIKA in Japanese means: “more wishes, more fortune, and more happiness.” It is a tribute to their parents who owned and operated restaurants specializing in fine Japanese cuisine- so these sisters are no strangers to flavor.
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