ANAA SABER'S FASHION-FIRST PERSPECTIVE

VALŪS Media Inc.
Oct 13
3 min read

Updated: Oct 15

From FIT student to global influence, Anaa Saber takes the floor

From VALŪS Issue No.1 Autumn 2025 print edition - order your copies today!

Written by Alex Blynn

Signed with legendary modeling and creative agency The Society, Anaa Saber is a leader in fashion-tech innovation and strategy, giving clear insights and forecasts to clients the world over. Here, VALŪS has teamed up with Saber and NYC’s best vintage atelier, Gabriel Held Vintage, to create this old- as-new fashion concept shoot.

Anaa wears a gown by Acne, boots by CASADEI, and cuffs by Alexis Bittar

Alex Blynn: You’re someone on many industry leader’s mood boards, but I feel like people don’t necessarily know your backstory.

Anaa Saber: I’m sure they don’t… as much as I do share on the internet, I don’t at the same time, ya know? So I grew up in New York, always been on the east coast for the most part. I’m Pakistani - American and being south Asian is a huge part of my identity and craft, it’s where a lot of my inspiration comes from. Right now I’m living between Tokyo and New York.

AB: What’s your favorite part about spending a lot of time in Tokyo?

AS: Tokyo is such a special place when you actually get to experience living there instead of visiting. My lifestyle is what I value the most, it’s completely contrary to my New York life. It’s humble, it’s quiet, and it’s quaint. No one is bothering you and the time difference makes you feel like you’re living on your own planet. I like this feeling of being left alone. Creates for a lot of introspective time for yourself. I also really love the shopping! There’s no city that’s more inspiring when it comes to the fashion scene.

Anaa wears a trenchcoat by Julien Macdonald and shoes by Jil Sander

AB: How did you get your start in fashion?

AS: I have always loved fashion, ever since I was a little girl . I didn’t really have anyone in my life with the same career path to look up to, so it wasn’t truly until high school that I started to take fashion more seriously. Then I went to college at FIT in New York, which helped me transcend into my career. I hustled, I was constantly interning, writing for different magazines, shooting with photographer friends, working with fashion designers around town. Pretty soon all that became my full-time work and lifestyle.

Anaa wears a shirt by MUGLER, briefs by DSQUARED2, and shoes by Bottega Veneta

AB: Do you have a career highlight?

AS: Honestly I feel lucky to have built an amazing client roster and have open and flexible collaborators who trust me and my creativity. I'm grateful for all of these moments and that they take me all over the world. I can’t pick one, they all have given me unique perspectives.

Anaa wears a dress by LaQuan Smith, and earrings by GUCCI

AB: You’re a true business woman in the fashion industry, with a plethora of projects

under your belt. What are some of the biggest changes in the industry you’ve noticed, especially since the pandemic?

AS: The industry has shifted toward more digital-minded strategies, more inclusive representation, and a strong emphasis on sustainability. Aside from that, there’s also been a big change in how audiences connect with brands. I think consumers are the smartest they’ve ever been and don’t care for fluff.