High Alchemy

We Connect Emerging High-End Designer Brands with Luxury Retailers Around the Globe

Launched in 2017 by fashion leaders Susan Sokol and Suzanne Zikas, High Alchemy embodies the distinct chemistry between the founders – a seasoned mix of artful selling and strategic thinking. Together, these women represent a complete understanding of how the details and the big picture intersect in the ever-evolving marketplace of fashion.

The showroom enjoys a steady partnership with the best retailers around the globe who come to us for a sense of discovery, elevated level of service, incredible curation, and the taste level of High Alchemy’s founders.

The brands we showcase are carefully selected to create a beautifully curated assortment that emphasizes each designer’s point of difference.

We work with brands whose designs are not only fresh with a timeless appeal, but also are very sensitive to making the world & planet a better place. We support designers who have a meaningful charitable giveback to their consumer as well as designers who are employing sustainable practices. To view the designers we currently feature, check out our Brand Partners page.

Susan and Suzanne leverage their combined four-plus decades of experience in fashion and leadership along with their expertise in sales, merchandising and business strategies providing market insights, critical feedback, and support to each of their design partners as they closely collaborate on growing their businesses.

About the Co-founders:

Susan Sokol is a renowned business leader in the global fashion industry in the contemporary and luxury markets. Partnering directly with creative founders, Ms. Sokol has served in President positions and stewarded all aspects of the business for iconic fashion brands such as Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Vera Wang and J. Mendel.

Suzanne Zikas is a brand-builder with a proven record of elevating a fashion company to the next level in terms of sales, visibility and profit by uniquely translating a designer’s vision to the marketplace. Ms. Zikas has demonstrated impact on launching and growing brands in the global fashion industry through leadership roles at Rachel Zoe, Kaufman Franco, J. Mendel, Vera Wang and Donna Karan.