Biography: Cyndi Chan

Cyndi Chan is the creative mind behind inTime LLC. She earned her BA in Fashion Design at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, which is also world famous designer Vivienne Tam’s alma mater. She interned for Donna Karan and worked with several cutting edge designers in New York before she started her own line in Chicago.

ORi’EN is her signature line, which she derived from the word “Orient.” Her design philosophy for this line emphasizes in elegant tailoring and classic chic with a twist. “It’s all about the fabrics!” she exclaims, referring to the importance of the selection of fabrics and how it affects the drape performance on each garment. She studies closely in this matter to create ultimate fits for each client. She loves to show contrast in color, fabrics and textures in her pieces.

Her collection includes a beautiful array of tailored jackets, coats, pant suit sets, pleated or layered mini skirts, sleeveless sweaters as well as multi-functional dresses.