Place: Stockholm
Born: 1960
Biography:
Anna Karin Holtblad is a Swedish fashion designer born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1960. She is known for her timeless yet trendy designs, with a folk-inspired aesthetic, particularly in her signature knitwear. Holtblad studied at Beckmans design school and gained recognition in the late 1980s for her handmade and sticked pledges. She founded Anna Holtblad AB in 1987, which sells clothes under the Anna Holtblad brand. Her designs have been featured in various publications, including ELLE and Goop, and she has a loyal clientele in Sweden and internationally. Holtblad continues to define Swedish fashion and inspire new generations of designers.