Welcome to a new bag haute couture! New York and Chicago based KYA, Inc. is headed by designer Younga Kim. KYA, Inc. launched in August 2006. The collection consists of high-end, innovative designs constructed with the best leathers from around the world and quality nickel hardware. KYA accessories are designed and handcrafted with contemporary flare and function and Made in the U.S.A.           Designer Younga Kim's philosophy for KYA is to create bags that are uniquely functional and innovative. Younga's original trade is in motion pictures/broadcasting with a concentration on editing. She sat on the Board of Directors for YMCA, was an Executive Director for non-profit Merchants Association and an analyst for an elected politician for County Government. She helped coordinate the World Cup in Chicago, was an industrial print model for McDonald's, the Olympics and Visa, has trained hundreds of people with Image Development and owned a modeling agency...just to note a few of her credits! "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." - Helen Keller