Noblivity Listens while Anna talks about Anna Chitayat …”I never play it safe even though there is vast competition.”, Anna Chitayat
Designer Background Summary:
I was born in Israel , raised in West Africa and educated in Geneva, Switzerland. My life has been filled with travel and exploration, as I have visited and lived in over 10 different countries.
Observing many unique and beautiful cultures, I have continued to incorporate these different elements into my own sense of fashion.
Noblivity: How did you get started?
Anna: I am an artist at heart. I always had the urge to create and I knew it was just a matter of time before I would design my own fashion line.
Noblivity: What inspires your designs?
Anna: From the exotic jungles of Africa to the vibrant colors of the Mediterranean, I have always found ways to interpret these different elements into textures and fabrics.
Noblivity: How would you describe your design style?
Anna: My style is unique, flirtatious and exotic.
Noblivity: What designers inspire you?
Anna: Roberto Cavalli
Noblivity: What obstacles did you have to overcome?
Anna: There is always pressure to stick to traditional interpretation of fashion in order to conform .
Noblivity: How did you overcome them?
Anna: I never play it safe even though there is vast competition. I know that if you stay true to yourself, you will always succeed.
Noblivity: What has been your greatest moment on your journey so far?
Anna: There have been many memorable moments but the most rewarding , by far, has been when I designed the first dress and watched my creation come to life as my daughter modeled it. Later that night she asked to wear it out, WOW what a compliment!
Noblivity: Where are you headed personally and professionally?
Anna: I will continue to evolve my style as I travel the world and discover new beauties in it.
Noblivity: If money were no object what would you do right now?
Anna: I will continue to design…..only it will be on a yacht in the South of France!
Noblivity: What are the best and worst things about being a designer?
Anna: I always strive for perfection which comes with a lot of stress. In the end it is all rewarding, my designs always come out the way I envision them.
Noblivity: Describe your typical day?
Anna: I wake up early, grab a cup of coffee, tell my kids I love them, workout, tell my kids I love them again. Then it is straight to work , and before bed time, guess what? I tell my kids I love them….Again!
Noblivity: What’s your philosophy of life?
Anna: Optimism
Noblivity: What’s your favorite meal time setting?
Anna: Somewhere fun and different with my two kids
Noblivity: If you could do it all over again, what would you do differently?
Anna: Not a thing!
Noblivity: When will you know you have made it?
Anna: I have already made it, and am continuing to make it.
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anna makes art and it is in every stitch or cut every design makes you feel special. i admire her ability to stop the world to wach it. kol hakavod-from helen, (jewels designer)