About Haist
Anne Gill, founder / designer of HAIST Designs, wanted to create a line of luxury leather accessories with a sophisticated approach to purposeful design. She envisioned a line of handbags that would given the modern woman the power to transform her daily routine. “Women are multifaceted, and we need versatile designs that make us feel beautiful, confident, and empower our day to day lives.”
HAIST provides timeless luxurious pieces that integrate urban elegance, distinctive quality, and everyday function. The collection works together to complement a busy lifestyle, helping to create seamless transitions from one activity to the next.
Style, Quality & Function
We love the idea that our products will find their way into your everyday activities, and we don't take that honor lightly. That is why we only use the finest leather, source the highest quality hardware, and sought out the most talented artisans as partners. We obsess over every detail so that you are guaranteed an impeccable product. We want you to love your HAIST bags as much as we loved designing them.
Using an integrative concept, these bags come together to meet your various needs throughout the day. All together, this creates a versatile and utilitarian collection. Whether you have decided to order one handbag, or are going with a few, we have no doubt that within minutes, your new bag or bags will be uniquely yours- there to meet, and stylishly accessorize any look.
The Founder
Born in Istanbul, raised in London, and educated in the US, Anne Gill's multicultural upbringing exposed her to a diverse collection of references. Armed with a liberal arts degree and an MBA in International Business, she found herself traveling the world for 17 years while her husband pursued his professional hockey career. Having lived in different countries and travelled extensively, she has been able to incorporate all of these influences into her designs. Versatility was the goal, and her collection merges classic simplicity, and everyday cool. She continues to travel, always inspired by the multifaceted woman pushing boundaries and pursuing her goals. Anne now lives in Nashville with her husband Hal, and their three children.