Anel Verna Sample Sale

Anel Verna is one of our favorite new lines...we will be carrying it very soon at LYM. In the meantime, you can grab some of the labels ware this Friday at their Sample Sale....how cute is this green dress!

About the Designer:

Born in the Dominican Republic, Anel Verna came to this world with her best friend, twin sister Verna Anel. Anel discovered her passion for fashion at an early age while playing with colorful threads and gorgeous fabrics at her mother's tailor shop in the Dominican Republic. In 1986 her family moved to the United States where the town of Haverhill, Massachusetts became their home. At the age of 15 years old, Anel began to nurture her talent and manifest her dream by sewing pieces for friends and family. A recipient of an award scholarship to the University of Massachusetts, Anel began to design and sell jewelry during her first year of school. Her desire to become a professional designer inspired her to take a leap of faith and give up her full scholarship and enroll at the Massachusetts College of Arts, where she financed her own education.While still in college, at the age of 20, Anel realized her dream and opened a shop with her mother Josefina and twin sister Verna, custom-making dresses and bridal gowns.In 1998, Anel graduated from Massachusetts College of Arts with a Bachelor in Fine Arts and Fashion Design. Shortly after, she began her love affair with tropical music and started to design for renowned Latino artists such as Sergio Vargas, Jose Alberto El Canario and La India. Anel Verna culminated this period of inspiration with designs for the legendary, Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz. In 2001, Anel Verna moved to fashion capital of the world, New York City, where she has designed creations for many Latina celebrities including Rosalyn Sanchez, of CBS’s hit TV show "Without a Trace". Currently, her focus is elegance and classic beauty. She has designed evening gowns for some of the world’s most beautiful women, including Miss Universe 2001, Denise Quinones, Miss Teen USA 2005, Allie La Force and Miss USA 2005, Chelsea Cooley. Anel Verna recently opened her second studio in New York at 262 West 38 Street, New York, New York. Throughout the years, Anel and twin sister Verna have entertained friends and family with their sumptuous table decorations and delicious cooking. Recently, Anel partnered with twin sister Verna and long-time friend Johanna M. Espinosa to form the Anel Verna Group Inc. The company includes clothing, home designs and media with a refreshing Latino flare. Anel Verna resides in New York with husband, Jose Raposo and her precious yorkie dog Lili.