The Alexander Report

Cynthia Vincent was trained at the Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design under the M.A.G.I.C scholarship. Upon graduation in 1988, Vincent received the Silver Thimble Award from Ann Cole, a great implication of the success that was yet to come.

Thereafter, she moved to London and quickly rose to head designer of Jane Ong & Company. After returning to the States, Vincent continued to refine her skills working for a handful of companies including Harriet Selwyn.

Cynthia launched Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent with a bang during LA Fashion Week in 2003. Appropriately named after the street on which she grew up in the suburbs of LA, Twelfth Street became a very personal project for Vincent. From that moment on, her collection has become a driving force in fashion. From the onset, Twelfth Street has been a favorite of fashion editors from many publications.

In Fall 2005, Cynthia brought her unique vision to shoes. From the perfect ballerina flat, to the naughty secretary pump, and the strappy high heel, she again offers something for every girl in the know. Two years later, she was invited to show her fall/winter 2007 collection during New York’s fashion week.

Perhaps it is the inspiration behind Vincent’s work that makes her designs so special. “To me, what is most inspiring is seeing a woman who is at once feminine, stylish, comfortable, and most of all, original,” says Cynthia Vincent.

Over the years, such staples as the silk crepe de chine slips, velvet boudoir jackets and luxurious sweaters have become the most sought after fashion pieces from New York to Hollywood.

Vincent’s trademark attention to detail, includes such elements as gold hardware, contrast stitching, and unique fabrics like animal prints and metallics that are certain to stand out in your closet.

Favored by: Harper’s Bazaar, Lucky, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, ElleGirl, Jane, US Weekly, OK!, Life & Style, and Women’s Wear Daily.

Sold to stores like Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Scoop, Intermix, Poppy, Fred Segal/Ron Herman, Tracy Ross, Madison, American Rag and Holt Renfrew.

Celebrity fans include Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, Scarlett Johansson, Rachel Bilson and Nicole Richie.

Ewa Brockway, founder of Eye Candy Bazaar – Designer clothing and accessories search site. Eye Candy Bazaar features selection of the latest, the hottest and most wanted clothing and accessories from over 150 online boutiques and over 200 designers.