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Cygalle Dias describes herself simply as a caretaker who loves fashion.
So it was a no-brainer that the fashionista came up with the idea to create an on-the-go, upscale healing spa to cater to celebrities and the social elite.
Dressed in a vintage cream blouse with a Peter Pan collar and hot-pink stiletto boots, Dias had a hippie-chic look that augmented the trendy scene at many of the suites at the Bryant Park Hotel Wednesday afternoon. As she waxed avidly on about her mobile spa, which she has affectionately dubbed “her baby,” she was greeted several times by editors and publicists alike who all thanked her for the quick, relaxing massage they’d just received.
Cygalle also offered manicures and pedicures to models backstage at the Charlotte Ronson, Akiko Ogawa and Brian Reyes shows this week.
“This is what I like to do,” she said, toying with her long, brown hair. “I know how stressful fashion week can be and I just want people to take care of themselves. This is like my way of giving back.”
Dias’ journey into the world of holistic healing began several years ago, after her personal introduction to the practices while working in the entertainment industry and for fashion powerhouses Kenneth Cole and Nicole Miller.
“When you work in fashion and film, you have to look and feel good,” she said. “I was inspired by others I’ve met over time that were into healing.”
After hooking up with her sponsor, the Asian pop star Sun, Cygalle launched the mobile spa early in July with an invitation-only event at the Jaguar-Cain Estate in Southampton Hills. Cygalle even hosted a two-week spiritual retreat, “Sun, Surf, Spa, Glow: A Summer in the Hamptons.”
Although Dias failed to divulge profits from the mobile spa or prices for the services, she did say she hopes to continue taking care of her extensive list of upscale clients and build the brand. Dias also mentioned plans to open a retail location next year in New York.
“I talked with Proenza Schouler this week, and he offered to make my uniforms for the spa,” she said.