About Cynthia

​With over 20 years of sewing and fashion experience, owner and head designer Cynthia Matthews has dedicated her professional career to her studies and practices in the fashion industry. Having worked in both the fashion buying and merchandising fields as well as the design, visual, and artistic side, Cynthia has a well-redounded background in the world of fashion. She started her education and career in Fashion Business Management at Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and working as an assistant childrenswear buyer, and then continued her education at Brookdale Community College to be available to her young family. Her drive and educational success at Brookdale privileged her to several unique opportunities including being selected to give Brookdale's commencement speech and being featured for the college's fashion program in a TV commercial. Having a strong urge to work more creatively and hands-on, she focused her efforts on shifting into the design field after winning ACFW Student Designer competition and was re-accepted into the highly competitive Fashion Design program at FIT. Her work has been published in both Shuba and Evon magazines, and also personally recognized by other various sources including NJ Lottery and a private call from NJ First Lady, Tammy Murphy. Although the COVID pandemic was devastating to much of our nation, Cynthia utilized the opportunity to serve her community, which ultimately led to her dream of owning a studio become a reality. Cynthia is actively involved in continuing her education, professional industry organizations, and is committed to keeping the art of sewing alive.