Caiya's Profile

Caiya Kawasaki is a globally recognized model, style icon, and on-camera personality who now channels decades of elite fashion experience into her walking and confidence training programs.

 

Originally from Illinois, USA, Caiya began her modeling career under the prestigious Ford Models agency, where she lived with and received direct mentorship from Eileen Ford, one of the most legendary figures in the fashion industry. This rare apprenticeship instilled in her the discipline, elegance, and professionalism that would define her career.

 

Her modeling journey soon took her across the United States, Italy, France, Germany, and Japan, where she appeared in leading fashion publications including VOGUE, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Cosmopolitan, and walked the runway for Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Chloé, Gianfranco Ferré, and Salvatore Ferragamo.

 

In Japan, Caiya made her breakthrough as the face of the Unichika Swimwear Campaign, a milestone that made her a household name and opened the door to a long and successful career in Japanese fashion and television.

 

Beyond her achievements on the runway, Caiya became a beloved television personality in Japan—known for her charisma, expressive communication, and presence both on and off camera. These experiences honed her ability to connect, inspire, and express confidence authentically—skills she now shares through her acclaimed stepUP® walking and confidence programs.

 

Today, Caiya’s lessons combine high-fashion discipline, expressive movement, and on-camera mastery, empowering her students to embody poise, elegance, and authentic confidence—whether on the runway, the stage, or in everyday life.