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Stockholm, Sweden

Anna Holtblad

  • Advanced knitwear
  • Accent colours
  • Lasting wardrobe pieces

Anna Holtblad introduced her first collection in autumn 1987 with just three styles in two colours. Advanced knitwear established her reputation, followed by a broader wardrobe marked by strong accent colours and a consistent silhouette.

Group photograph of Anna Holtblad and Tomas Sandell

Pictured: Anna Holtblad and Tomas Sandell.

Frank Nordenberg / ELLE — photograph captioned Anna Holtblad and Tomas Sandell · Copyrighted; see source terms.

Five looks to know

Two-colour handmade crochet dress — Anna Holtblad, Date not documented

Collection selection

Two-colour handmade crochet dress

Date not documented

A published and attributed example of this designer or label’s work: Two-colour handmade crochet dress.

Anna Holtblad
PLEATED SKIRT WITH FLOWER PRINT — Anna Holtblad, Date not documented

Collection selection

PLEATED SKIRT WITH FLOWER PRINT

Date not documented · Official catalog

Floral pattern brings an expressive surface to the garment’s silhouette.

annaholtblad.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
LOOSE FIT V-NECKED SWEATER FLUFFY KNITS — Anna Holtblad, Date not documented

Collection selection

LOOSE FIT V-NECKED SWEATER FLUFFY KNITS

Date not documented · Official catalog

This knit design treats texture as a visible part of the garment’s character.

annaholtblad.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
SLEEVELESS INTARSIA VEST TOP RED BOW — Anna Holtblad, Date not documented

Collection selection

SLEEVELESS INTARSIA VEST TOP RED BOW

Date not documented · Official catalog

A distinct representative design documented in the cited collection or official catalog.

annaholtblad.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
SHORT CROCHET CARDIGAN STRONG LILAC — Anna Holtblad, Date not documented

Collection selection

SHORT CROCHET CARDIGAN STRONG LILAC

Date not documented · Official catalog

Compact proportions make the cut of this garment especially clear.

annaholtblad.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Selected work

1 piece

About Anna Holtblad

Her design philosophy gives wearers room to express themselves through combinations, using quality and lasting relevance to keep individual garments useful beyond a particular season.