Curiosity and the 10,000-Hour Rule
Malcolm Gladwell’s theory on mastery suggests that if you repeat something for 10,000 hours, you become an expert in your craft. My career in fashion has far surpassed that mark,...
A New Era of Shirting
LUXURY IN EVERY THREAD Rooted in a love for shirting, CISSA's signature stripes are crafted from Extra Long Staple (ELS) Egyptian Cotton — a luxury fabric known for its unmatched softness,...
Shape Shifters
I’m a highly visual person, constantly drawn to the details around me as I move through my day. Whether I’m driving to work, walking my dog, scrolling through Pinterest, wandering...
Slow Fashion
Matching Shirts & Bralettes. Crafted from hand-stitched fabrics, each piece is woven on a traditional loom — a process that requires time, skill, and dedication. Every yard of...
How a Passion for Shirting Sparked a Brand
My name is Lisa Priolo, and I relocated to Venice Beach, California, in 2005 from Toronto, Canada. I am the founder and designer of CISSA, a shirting brand that reimagines...
The Great (white) Shirt.
Why is the "white shirt" coined as one of the most importance pieces of clothing in your wardrobe? Because of its versatility and elegant, timeless nature. It is the very...