Illinois native Cynthia  Rowley, was seven when she constructed her first dress, and as a senior at the School of Art Institute of Chicago, she sold her first collection of eight pieces to a number of New York's prominent stores.

Over the years, the Cynthia Rowley Collection has grown to include women's wear, shoes, handbags, eyewear, belts, dishes, baby gear, legwear, umbrellas, color cosmetics and frangrance.  It is sold in Cynthia Rowley shops in New York, Chicago, East Hampton, Japan and Taiwain in addition to better department and specialty stores both domestically and internationally. 

Cynthia's creative endeavors have proven to be award winning.  The Council of Fashion Designers of America honored her with the prestigious Perry Ellis Award for new Menswear Design Talent. 

Cynthia Rowley has appeared on the 'Today Show,' 'The Late Show with David Letterman,' 'The View,' 'Access Hollywood,' 'Entertainment Tonight,' MTV, VHI and E!. Her designs have also been featured in Vogue, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Glamour and the New York Times.

Cynthia is a mother to two daughters.  In her free time she enjoys many death-defying adventures, including surfing, waterskiing and scuba diving.  Cynthia is an admirer of contemporary art and an avid art collector.