Her background is in fashion design, augmented with years of experience designing and patternmaking technical apparel like wetsuits, drysuits, PFDs, accessories. Seeking out new materials, technologies and innovations for BARE is the favorite part of her job. Diving in the waters of Vancouver’s Howe Sound gives her huge appreciation for BARE Drysuits and layering systems. She enjoys spending summers with her family swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking in British Columbia’s awesome lakes – no drysuit required!
Following her education and training in Couture Fashion in Eastern Europe and completion of Fashion Design program in Canada, she joined BARE PD Team in 2004. From being on the beaches of the Black Sea as a young girl, to diving off the coast of British Columbia, Anna has always been inspired by the ocean. Anna loves the process – from a simple first drawing and many steps in-between, to finished product, the greatest satisfaction comes from seeing her designs come alive. To ensure the creative juices are always fresh and fashion forward, she loves to spend time travelling the world, hiking at every opportunity and enjoying watersport activities.