Joy, femininity and love are central themes running through Anna October’s eponymous label, and the Ukrainian designer makes a strong case for pursuing pleasure in the face of adversity. Committed to furthering the crafts and traditions of her homeland, while amassing air miles in the search for further inspiration, it’s little wonder her ethereal designs have gone global.
Anna, how has your homeland shaped the ethos of your brand?
“Ukraine is a beautiful land with kind people and a big culture. I was born in Zaporizhzhia, a city in the south-east where people make a living