Anim
Emerging · $400–$700 · Istanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul womenswear in rich handwoven textiles and crochet, modern statement pieces rooted in Turkish craft.
Think: Textural, soulful, quietly striking.
The buy: the handmade crochet dress
What to buy
the handmade crochet dress
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Why Anim is worth it
Anim turns Turkish craft into easy, modern clothes: crochet made by hand, embroidered cotton and bold stripes from an Istanbul design house.
Most pieces are cotton, and the best of them carry real handwork: crochet dresses made entirely by hand and finished with fringe and beads, embroidered whites and crinkled cotton sets. Traditional striped weaves and the label's own prints are made with artisans and women's collectives around Turkey, so the clothes feel collected on a trip rather than pulled from a rack.
Anim is on sale now.~65% off
The handwoven and crochet pieces are the ones to move on, 60% off. Not too many sizes left.
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About Anim
Mina Dilber founded Anim in Istanbul in 2020. Textiles run through both sides of her family, back to Ottoman times, and she began with home textiles, wanting a young, spirited label in a category that rarely had one.
The name is Latin for life. The label grew into womenswear, pairing traditional striped fabrics, handwoven linens and crochet with relaxed modern shapes, and it makes textiles for the home alongside the clothes.
- Founded
- 2020
- Founded by
- Mina Dilber
- Based in
- Istanbul, Türkiye
- Made in
- Turkey
- Made of
- Mostly cotton, including handmade crochet, with some viscose and polyester
- Shipping
- Ships to the US by DHL Express for $97, free over $350; US buyers pay any duties and taxes on delivery. Ships worldwide from Istanbul..
- Where to buy
- Anim's own site · Our Anim picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Handmade crochet
The crochet dresses are made fully by hand in cotton, so treat them gently: hand wash cold, skip the dryer and wash them as little as you can to keep their shape.
- Sizing
Most pieces come in XS to L, and a model about 178 cm tall wears a size S. There are no published fit notes, so compare a piece you own before ordering, especially on sale.
- Shipping
US shipping by DHL Express is $97, or free on orders over $350, and US buyers pay any duties and taxes on delivery. Orders leave Istanbul within 3 to 5 business days.
- Returns
Full-price pieces can be returned within 14 days at your own shipping cost. Anything reduced, from the archive sale or swimwear is final, so be sure of the size before buying a marked-down piece.
- Home textiles
Anim began with home textiles and makes tableware, towels and linens alongside the clothes, with the same craft-led approach.
What Anim is made of
Cotton-led
- Natural
- 71%
- Plant-based
- 4%
- Synthetic
- 25%
Works most in: cotton and polyester
From the fabric listed on 144 pieces · 87% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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Anim, answered
- What is Anim?
- Anim is an Istanbul design house making womenswear and home textiles rooted in Turkish craft, known for handmade crochet dresses, embroidered cotton and printed separates.
- Is Anim a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for clothes with real handwork: crochet dresses made fully by hand in cotton, embroidered whites and striped traditional fabrics, made across Turkey by artisans and women's cooperatives.
- Who founded Anim?
- Mina Dilber founded Anim in Istanbul in 2020, drawing on a family history in textiles.
- Where is Anim from?
- Istanbul, Turkey. The name means life in Latin.
- Where is Anim made?
- In Turkey, by local artisans, traditional workshops and women's cooperatives working with the Istanbul studio.
- What sizes does Anim come in?
- Most pieces run XS to L, and a model about 178 cm tall wears a size S.
- Does Anim ship to the US?
- Yes. DHL Express to the US costs $97, free on orders over $350, and duties and taxes are paid on delivery. Sale pieces can't be returned.
- Where can I buy Anim?
- On Anim's own site, or through our Anim picks.
- What is Anim made of?
- Across the 144 Anim pieces we could read in October 2026, about 71% of the fabric is natural fibers, 4% plant-based fibers like viscose and 25% synthetic. The most common fabrics are cotton and polyester.
- Which brands are like Anim?
- If you like Anim, look at SIMKHAI, Nanushka, Daphne Valente and Azulu.