Once upon a time it was okay to eat candy necklaces and lick sticky ring pops. But unfortunately when you hit a certain age, sucking on jewelry is just not cool anymore. In 2004, candy fiend and then fashion student, Dani Kates decided it was time to bring back candy necklaces for herself and for all the little girls who had grown up but never outgrown their love for candy.  With a dream, some brightly colored beads and little diamond charms, KanDi Jewelry was officially created. The original diamond KanDi necklace became such a hit that Mischa Barton, Fergie, Lindsay Lohan, Sharon Stone, and Hayden Panettiere have been seen wearing KanDi, not only in US Magazines but in the UK and Germany as well.  

Three years and a Parsons School of Design degree later adoring fans rejoiced as the designer launched her own line of bikinis. Once again taking inspiration from the things that make her happy; the blissful innocence of youth, and all of the sweet things in the world she stayed true to her philosophy: whimsical yet chic, playful yet sophisticated, nostalgic yet innovate to create a line of fun flirty conversation pieces.