SIMKHAI
Christina Daughenbaugh is a Swimwear Designer at SIMKHAI with past experience as a WRTW Technical Designer at Fleur du Mal and Head Technical Designer at DANIELLE GUIZIO. Prior to that, Christina worked as an Associate Technical Designer at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Christina has extensive experience in leading and managing fashion categories, developing extended sizing, creating 3D renderings, building tech packs, and communicating with vendors overseas. Christina also has intern and assistant technical designer experience at Abercrombie & Fitch and Southern Fashion House, respectively. Christina holds a degree in Human Environmental Science, Fashion/Apparel Design from The University of Alabama.
SIMKHAI
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SIMKHAI designs for the elevated everyday with innovative techniques and timeless craftsmanship. Founded in 2010 by designer JONATHAN SIMKHAI, the studio takes inspiration from architects and sculptors alike, blending progressive construction techniques with intimate hand-detailing to create truly special garments and lifestyle design. A 2015 winner of the prestigious CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund, the studio has earned recognition for its original silhouettes, quality constructions, and timeless elegance. SIMKHAI continues to nurture an inspired creative community around the brand’s home in Los Angeles, sharing their designs and stories with women around the world who live artful, unapologetic lives. Jonathan Simkhai honed his technical skills at Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology before launching his first womenswear line in New York City. An early inductee to the CFDA Incubator program, he quickly developed an eye for craft and quality. Today he leads the brand’s creative studio, drawing inspiration from his travels and the cities he and his husband call home.