The story behind Anabiya
Anabiya began with the thought of providing elegant, modest wear for any occasion without having to pay the inflated costs of overseas exports. Each piece is designed in Los Angeles with hand chosen embellishments to make every Kaftan style unique. The Kaftans are manufactured in Dubai and India, combining rich eastern cultures to portray an exquisite tapestry of patterns, colors and styles. Anabiya Kaftans are made for everyone as they are each equipped with adjustable ties to fit your preference and the length can be hemmed without sacrificing the way each piece is designed to look.
My name is Zoya Andrabi and I am the machine behind Anabiya.
Between all of the flights back and forth to Mumbai every couple of months, the hustle and bustle of the fabric district, the endless meetings with tailors and seamstresses -- it's difficult to imagine the love and pain that goes into creating a garment line that represents my passion.
While I have grown up in Los Angeles, my heart has always been in India. Aside from volunteering my free time to numerous philanthropic efforts, schooling at UCLA and trying to be a model daughter, sister and friend, my personality is constantly reflected through my wardrobe. Though I'm not too shy to wear track pants when I'm getting to work, I have always loved adorning myself in dresses, gowns and accessories from different cultures for the appropriate occasion.
Anabiya began as a side project where I could represent my heritage and share my fashion sense with other women who appreciate modesty and culture and are not looking to pay a pretty penny. The idea was to make glamorous garments easily available to everyone. This side project, nonetheless, has become my primary focus as I have learned lessons in discipline and humility, the technicalities of running a business and strategies around sourcing, production and compromise.
I could never have imagined hopping rickshaws across town, engaging in witty negotiations with market bosses and waking up in the middle of the night for conference calls across the world. Anabiya is more than a brand to me. It's a lifestyle.
We care about each and every one of our customers
My goal is to connect with my clientele and provide individual pieces that truly make one feel stunning or charm an entire group with matching ensemble for a big day. Whether you are graduating from school, playing the part of bridesmaid, or representing your organization on stage at an event -- you want to look your best and Anabiya wants to celebrate with you.
We at Anabiya would never be able to do what we do without your support. Thank you for being a part of our extended family here at Shopanabiya.com and please feel free to reach out to me about your ideas or experience, even if those ideas are distinct from fashion because every conversation is one I could gain from.
At Anabiya, we cherish your background so don't hesitate in sharing ...
The owner and designer, Zoya Andrabi, is an Indian and Kashmiri native who moved to the states as a young child but has always strived to preserve her roots by depicting them through values & traditions, music & cuisine, and especially through fashion. Combining her Indian ancestry with her western influence, Zoya designed each Kaftan individually to portray her personal style and mingled it with other trending ideals. She traveled across the globe to choose the perfect blend of fabrics, to create intrinsic beading patterns that are stitched to perfection by tailors who could make her vision a reality. Zoya truly understands the desire and importance of feeling one's best and believes that dressing for the occasion is a pivotal element in representing that desire.
Anabiya began with the thought of providing elegant, modest wear for any occasion without having to pay the inflated costs of overseas exports. Each piece is designed in Los Angeles with hand chosen embellishments to make every Kaftan style unique. The Kaftans are manufactured in Dubai and India, combining rich eastern cultures to portray an exquisite tapestry of patterns, colors and styles. Anabiya Kaftans are made for everyone as they are each equipped with adjustable ties to fit your preference and the length can be hemmed without sacrificing the way each piece is designed to look.
My name is Zoya Andrabi and I am the machine behind Anabiya.
Between all of the flights back and forth to Mumbai every couple of months, the hustle and bustle of the fabric district, the endless meetings with tailors and seamstresses -- it's difficult to imagine the love and pain that goes into creating a garment line that represents my passion.
While I have grown up in Los Angeles, my heart has always been in India. Aside from volunteering my free time to numerous philanthropic efforts, schooling at UCLA and trying to be a model daughter, sister and friend, my personality is constantly reflected through my wardrobe. Though I'm not too shy to wear track pants when I'm getting to work, I have always loved adorning myself in dresses, gowns and accessories from different cultures for the appropriate occasion.
Anabiya began as a side project where I could represent my heritage and share my fashion sense with other women who appreciate modesty and culture and are not looking to pay a pretty penny. The idea was to make glamorous garments easily available to everyone. This side project, nonetheless, has become my primary focus as I have learned lessons in discipline and humility, the technicalities of running a business and strategies around sourcing, production and compromise.
I could never have imagined hopping rickshaws across town, engaging in witty negotiations with market bosses and waking up in the middle of the night for conference calls across the world. Anabiya is more than a brand to me. It's a lifestyle.
We care about each and every one of our customers
My goal is to connect with my clientele and provide individual pieces that truly make one feel stunning or charm an entire group with matching ensemble for a big day. Whether you are graduating from school, playing the part of bridesmaid, or representing your organization on stage at an event -- you want to look your best and Anabiya wants to celebrate with you.
We at Anabiya would never be able to do what we do without your support. Thank you for being a part of our extended family here at Shopanabiya.com and please feel free to reach out to me about your ideas or experience, even if those ideas are distinct from fashion because every conversation is one I could gain from.
At Anabiya, we cherish your background so don't hesitate in sharing ...
The owner and designer, Zoya Andrabi, is an Indian and Kashmiri native who moved to the states as a young child but has always strived to preserve her roots by depicting them through values & traditions, music & cuisine, and especially through fashion. Combining her Indian ancestry with her western influence, Zoya designed each Kaftan individually to portray her personal style and mingled it with other trending ideals. She traveled across the globe to choose the perfect blend of fabrics, to create intrinsic beading patterns that are stitched to perfection by tailors who could make her vision a reality. Zoya truly understands the desire and importance of feeling one's best and believes that dressing for the occasion is a pivotal element in representing that desire.