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Article: Why I Started My Own Collection

Marina Anouilh timeless women’s wardrobe featuring bohemian chic pieces in refined silk, cotton, wool and soft leather for an effortless style.
Entrepreneurship

Why I Started My Own Collection

Have you ever experienced it too — finding a white shirt that looks promising, only to discover the collar is not quite right? Or a dress you love, but that feels just a little too short? The search for the perfect piece can be unexpectedly time-consuming. Often, only one item out of many becomes the one we truly reach for, love, and keep.

This is why I believe women need more meaningful clothing: timeless essentials designed to be worn for years, with simple, elegant cuts that flatter many body shapes. A beautiful white shirt, a fluid dress, a soft leather piece, a perfectly cut jacket — these are the foundations of an effortless wardrobe. They are not made to follow a trend for one season, but to become part of a woman’s life.

For me, true style is never forced. It is about feeling comfortable, feminine, and free. It carries the spirit of bohemian chic — refined yet relaxed, personal yet understated. It is the art of choosing pieces that move naturally from day to evening, from travel to everyday rituals, with that sense of effortless style we all dream of.

When I started my own brand, my vision was to design the most elegant, thoughtful, and effortless wardrobe I could imagine — one that women of different ages, lifestyles, and silhouettes could make their own. My friends became my first inspiration. Their needs, their personalities, their way of living and dressing helped me understand what was missing: clothes with soul, comfort, and intention.

The project felt like evidence. I simply had to step out of my comfort zone and transform small frustrations into lasting solutions.

Of course, saying it was easy would not be true. Coming from the world of interior design, I had to learn the textile industry step by step. I worked, tried, failed, adjusted, and tried again. I discovered the beauty and complexity of fabrics — from cotton and silk to wool and soft leather — and the importance of quality materials that become even more beautiful with time.

Entrepreneurship is full of ups and downs, and no one can truly prepare you for that. But today, when I see clients and friends wearing my designs with joy, confidence, and ease, I feel deeply grateful. Grateful for having trusted my intuition. Grateful for having held on. Grateful for the women who continue to bring these pieces to life in their own way.

I wish more women could embrace their own power — to create, to dare, and to manifest their dreams. Fashion, at its best, can accompany that movement. It can help us feel more ourselves.

Let us live unique experiences together. After all, current times are fascinating, aren’t they?

Yours sincerely,
Marina

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