SONJA KIEFER was born in Frankfurt/Main in 1972. After travelling all over the world to work with several renowned designers, she made Munich, Germany her home. Today, fashion designer and business owner SONJA KIEFER continues successfully to create fashion and ideas that truly reflect the international character of her resume.
After graduating from ESMOD International Fashion School, SONJA KIEFER worked together with LOLITA LEMPICKA in Paris, OSCAR de la RENTA, NICOLE MILLER and TODD OLDHAM in New York.
“Her fashion is a sheer delight” was the title given to a broad-based documentary about SONJA KIEFER and her fashion by a well-known international fashion magazine.
Apparently, more than 160 worldwide retail outlets agree. The media’s great interest and her numerous fans from music and show business have enabled the SK SONJA KIEFER label to become one of the most successful rising stars in the design industry in recent years.
In 1996, at the age of 24, she presented her very first collection with the SK SONJA KIEFER label and founded her company, SONJA KIEFER DESIGN GMBH, that same year.
Since then, the designer has received several awards, such as the “New Faces Award” and the “LVMH Award” for evening fashion.
SONJA KIEFER’s unmistakable signature and style embodies clear silhouettes, unique cuts and a sophisticated combination of contrasts. Dresses and evening gowns are her passion and thy account for the majority of SK SONJA KIEFER collections.
Prominent women from all over Europe entrusted her with the design of their dream gowns before the step out on the red carpet.
Prominent customers are not the only ones that have fallen in love with SONJA KIFER’s fashion; her style has also attracted many international companies which have awarded the designer with some extraordinary projects. On one such project, SONJA KIFER, in cooperation with BMW, designed interior layouts for various special models.
In 2005, another complementary line was added to the Sonja Kiefer design concept: SONJA KIEFER WHITE LABEL is a collection that offers innovative and sexy wedding dresses to ensure that the most beautiful day of life is more than just a special occasion.
The next goal in expanding this success story is to further internationalize the company. To accomplish this goal, SONJA KIEFER DESIGN GMBH has entered into a partnership with JENS BESTE, who is an experienced business owner in the textile industry. This decision marks the beginning of a successful collaboration between two business partners who are both masters of their trades and share a mutual vision for the SK SONJA KIEFER brand.
SONJA KIEFER DESIGN GMBH produces the items at its own production facilities located in the European Union and then, with the help of leading retail agencies, distributes the collections to the international market.