Ana is a fashion designer specialising in leathercraft and the founder of her own brand, ANA DEL RIO. She bridges traditional leathercraft with modern design, preserving this heritage skill while advancing it within the fashion industry. Ana hopes to give back to the craft world through the charity sector and is driven by a lifelong mission to champion leathercraft. 

“My passion is to design and craft timeless leather garments inspired by heritage and tradition, which focus on the innovation of surface techniques highlighting leather’s natural beauty and inherent properties.”