AIRA: An ever evolving ‘era’ driven by the air of change.

Launching in Fall 2008, AIRA is a sophisticated new brand designed by Karen and Annie Lin, a sister duo team based in New York City. Having honed their skills at Parsons School of Design and studied fashion in Italy, Karen and Annie fuse the art of fashion and illustration to create a brand with distinct attributes. Their unique approach to design intertwines their artistic talents and inspirations to create pieces that come alive on the canvas and in the fabric. Clean aesthetics, undertones of eclectic sophistication and refined materials mark AIRA as a brand committed to craft and quality. AIRA strives to be a lifestyle brand, producing unique designs that reflect pieces of real women in the “New Era.”

Karen Lin graduated from the University of Texas, Austin and studied fashion for one year in Florence, Italy. Her passion for fashion design moved her to New York City to study in the AAS program at Parsons, The School of Design. Thereafter, she interned at Araks, freelanced as a children’s wear designer at Estella, and assisted the boy’s department designer at Tommy Hilfiger. With AIRA, Karen’s role is fashion designer. She specializes in designing the pieces of the collection and works closely with Annie to determine the perfect fit, style and design for every piece.

Annie Lin studied at the University of California, Irvine and studied at Parsons, majoring in Design and Management focusing on Illustration. Annie has experience working in several retail stores, including Nordstrom and Diesel, and worked as a buyer’s intern at Max Mara and designer’s assistant to Angela Horton. Annie manages AIRA and designs with Karen. They work together, blending two different perspectives, to define the details in each collection and perfect the architectural romance in each of their pieces. Annie also develops the graphic designs and illustrations that represent all of the little details and inspirations in life.

http://www.airanyc.com

Back to Clients