ANNIE TURBIN was destined for a career of creativity. The fashion designer comes from a family of creatives— her grandfather was a tailor, her mother an artist, with a keen eye for design and quality, and her father, a radiologist by day, but creative in the kitchen and through carpentry as hobbies. Annie’s design has been influenced not only by her family, but by her time as a freelance musician after college in Los Angeles. Her namesake business, Annie Turbin Designs featuring sophisticated, high-quality handmade designs, has been in operation since 1996. The self-taught artist’s team uses a variety of dyeing techniques including hand dyeing, hand printing, and hand painting, on fabric from mills in the United States. Annie’s clothing and accessories are sold nationwide and can be found locally at Annie Turbin’s flagship store in Highland Park.

Who is your role model?

Jonatha Brooke—singer/songwriter extraordinaire and the hardest working woman in the music industry. She also has a fabulous flair for dressing.

Where do you draw inspiration from?

Jewelry, women, flowers, leaves, the way oil and water look together, tree bark, all things nature.

What is your fashion style?

A fabulous t-shirt—no surprise there. To wear one is to understand.

What organization do you enjoy contributing to? I support Breast Cancer Charities of America, The Humane Society, and ASPCA.

For more information, visit annieturbin.com.