{"id":1879652,"date":"2026-04-13T08:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T05:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1879652"},"modified":"2026-04-13T08:42:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T05:42:00","slug":"airmaxxing-with-new-york-designer-annie-lian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1879652","title":{"rendered":"Airmaxxing with New York designer Annie Lian"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1200\/0-503-2400-1600\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443059.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"main-article standard \">\n<div class=\"article-main-content article-wrapper has-media-but-its-an-image\" data-status=\"loaded\" data-primary-article=\"true\" data-url=\"\/fashion\/article\/70052\/1\/airmaxxing-with-new-york-designer-annie-lian\" data-article-id=\"70052\">\n<header class=\"article-header has-portrait-image no-media\">\n<div class=\"wrapper dg-max-width\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<figure class=\"main-img has-figcaption\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.8\" data-template=\"Standard Article\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"[IMAGE 2] 03_Annie_032 1\" class=\"img\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1280\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443059.jpg\" width=\"2400\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"inner\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Adam DiCarlo<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"meta\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T08:42:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"13 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"13\">13,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"titles\">\n<div class=\"tags\">\n<div class=\"sections\"><a class=\"category vertical - fashion\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\">Fashion<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"title\"><span>Airmaxxing with New York designer <span class=\"nowrap\">Annie Lian<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"standfirst\">\n<h2>The experimental fashion designer shares her unexpected sources of inspiration and styles her Nike <span class=\"nowrap\">Air Maxes<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"sponsored-by\"><br \/>\nIn Partnership with <span class=\"sponsor\"> Nike <\/span><\/span><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T08:42:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"13 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"13\">13,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T08:42:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"13 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"13\">13,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"providers\">\n<div class=\"contributors\"><span class=\"contributor\" data-contributor-role=\"Text\"><span class=\"contributor-role\">Text<\/span><a class=\"contributor-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/user\/dazeddigital\">Dazed Digital<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"article-body-container\">\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>In the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/annielian.love\/\"><span>Annie Lian<\/span><\/a><span> universe, no two pieces are quite the same. Founded by 28-year-old <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/anniielian\/\"><span>Annie Lian<\/span><\/a><span>, the self-titled fashion label places an emphasis on sustainability and personal identity. With stints at FIT and Central Saint Martins, Lian herself is skilled in everything from screen-printing to hand-painting, which explains the dimensional nature of her designs. The multidisciplinary creative\u2019s work, which she describes as \u201cwearable art\u201d, often involves upcycling and textile experimentation, resulting in other-worldly pieces that blur the line between fashion and art.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Along with eco-conscious design, Lian\u2019s emerging brand is deeply rooted in both community and individuality, and is inspired by both the DIY scene and the urban culture Lian herself is surrounded by. As an independent designer, Lian is no stranger to curating her own aesthetic. Now, she\u2019s teamed up with Nike for the brand\u2019s latest Airmax campaign in collaboration with Dazed Studio, which placed an emphasis on personal style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Following her recent collaboration with the sportswear brand, we caught up with Lian to find what\u2019s inspiring her, how she styles her Nike Air Maxes, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"98114200-48d6-4392-911d-b425016038a1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1989\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443061.jpg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.66\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dazed_Nike_AD-000005360024 (2)\" class=\"img\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443061.jpg\" width=\"1989\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Nina Gofur<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><strong>How would you describe your personal style in 3 words?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Experimental, subversive, ethereal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your first fashion-related memory?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>My first fashion-related memory was growing up on platforms like WeeWorld, Zwinky, and Polyvore, where I would customise avatars and build outfit boards in a digital world. It was my first fashion playground, where I could style myself in anything I imagined.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your alarm just went off, and you have 10 minutes to get ready. What\u2019s the first item in your wardrobe you\u2019re reaching for?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>My hat and Dior sunglasses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your favourite way to style your Nike Air Maxes?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>With a mini skirt, a cute belt, a fitted tank, and sunglasses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What are some unexpected sources of inspiration for you these days?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>I\u2019m constantly inspired by the places I visit, the people I surround myself with, the environments I\u2019m in, and the art I consume.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>With the current never-ending trend cycle and rapidly changing algorithm, how do you stay true to your own taste?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>By making my own wardrobe, up-cycling pieces, and focusing on what genuinely makes me feel good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If your friends were asked what you are currently \u201cmaxxing\u201d out on, what do you think they\u2019d say?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Always creating, always working on new projects, and constantly on the go \u2013 staying inspired.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-inline-last\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-small\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1 class=\"newsletter-title\">Escape the algorithm! 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Get The Drop<\/h1>\n<div class=\"meta-row\">\n<p class=\"meta\">Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"confirmation\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p class=\"confirmation-title\">Thank you. You have been subscribed<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>In the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/annielian.love\/\"><span>Annie Lian<\/span><\/a><span> universe, no two pieces are quite the same. Founded by 28-year-old <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/anniielian\/\"><span>Annie Lian<\/span><\/a><span>, the self-titled fashion label places an emphasis on sustainability and personal identity. With stints at FIT and Central Saint Martins, Lian herself is skilled in everything from screen-printing to hand-painting, which explains the dimensional nature of her designs. The multidisciplinary creative\u2019s work, which she describes as \u201cwearable art\u201d, often involves upcycling and textile experimentation, resulting in other-worldly pieces that blur the line between fashion and art.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Along with eco-conscious design, Lian\u2019s emerging brand is deeply rooted in both community and individuality, and is inspired by both the DIY scene and the urban culture Lian herself is surrounded by. As an independent designer, Lian is no stranger to curating her own aesthetic. Now, she\u2019s teamed up with Nike for the brand\u2019s latest Airmax campaign in collaboration with Dazed Studio, which placed an emphasis on personal style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Following her recent collaboration with the sportswear brand, we caught up with Lian to find what\u2019s inspiring her, how she styles her Nike Air Maxes, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"98114200-48d6-4392-911d-b425016038a1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1989\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443061.jpg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.66\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dazed_Nike_AD-000005360024 (2)\" class=\"img\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443061.jpg\" width=\"1989\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Nina Gofur<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><strong>How would you describe your personal style in 3 words?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Experimental, subversive, ethereal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your first fashion-related memory?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>My first fashion-related memory was growing up on platforms like WeeWorld, Zwinky, and Polyvore, where I would customise avatars and build outfit boards in a digital world. It was my first fashion playground, where I could style myself in anything I imagined.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your alarm just went off, and you have 10 minutes to get ready. What\u2019s the first item in your wardrobe you\u2019re reaching for?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>My hat and Dior sunglasses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your favourite way to style your Nike Air Maxes?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>With a mini skirt, a cute belt, a fitted tank, and sunglasses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What are some unexpected sources of inspiration for you these days?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>I\u2019m constantly inspired by the places I visit, the people I surround myself with, the environments I\u2019m in, and the art I consume.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>With the current never-ending trend cycle and rapidly changing algorithm, how do you stay true to your own taste?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>By making my own wardrobe, up-cycling pieces, and focusing on what genuinely makes me feel good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If your friends were asked what you are currently \u201cmaxxing\u201d out on, what do you think they\u2019d say?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Always creating, always working on new projects, and constantly on the go \u2013 staying inspired.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-inline-last\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-small\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1 class=\"newsletter-title\">Escape the algorithm! Get The Drop<\/h1>\n<div class=\"meta-row\">\n<p class=\"meta\">Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"confirmation\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p class=\"confirmation-title\">Thank you. 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