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Cuyana

Cuyana is a San Francisco–based fashion brand founded in 2011 by Karla Gallardo and Shilpa Shah. The brand focuses on high-quality women’s clothing and accessories designed with a “fewer, better” mindset. Cuyana creates dresses, tops, leather goods, and everyday essentials that feel refined and long-lasting. The designs are clean, simple, and easy to mix, making them suitable for work, travel, and daily life. Instead of fast trends, the brand prioritises timeless style and quality materials. Cuyana appeals to women who want a smaller, more thoughtful wardrobe. It is ideal for customers looking for elegant, dependable pieces that feel modern, practical, and well made.

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San Francisco, California, United States
2011
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Karla Gallardo
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Shilpa Shah
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cuyana based?
Cuyana is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
Who founded Cuyana?
Cuyana was founded by Karla Gallardo and Shilpa Shah in 2011. The two co-founders established the brand with a vision of creating high-quality, timeless women's fashion.
What is the price range of Cuyana?
Cuyana is a luxury fashion brand, reflecting its focus on premium quality materials and timeless design.
What is Cuyana known for?
Cuyana is known for high-quality women's clothing and accessories designed with a "fewer, better" mindset. The brand creates clean, simple designs that prioritize timeless style and quality materials over fast trends.
What products does Cuyana offer?
Cuyana offers dresses, tops, leather goods, and everyday essentials designed for work, travel, and daily life. All pieces are crafted to feel refined and long-lasting.
When was Cuyana founded?
Cuyana was founded in 2011.
What makes Cuyana unique?
Cuyana's distinctive approach is its "fewer, better" philosophy, emphasizing a smaller, more thoughtful wardrobe of timeless pieces rather than following fast fashion trends. The brand's clean, simple designs are versatile and mix easily, making them suitable for various occasions while maintaining modern, practical elegance.
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