The Intersection of Comfort, Luxury, and Heart: HANIA New York

Founded by Anya Cole in 2009, the brand HANIA was born during a deeply personal chapter of Anya’s life, when knitting became both refuge and revelation to her. What began as a healing practice soon evolved into a renewed sense of purpose, ultimately shaping the soul of the brand.

Anya unveiled her first collection in 2012, guided purely by intuition and imagination. She created the pieces she longed to see, consisting of patterns and shapes that felt absent from the market, yet essential to the body.

Amid the relentless energy of New York City, a quiet luxury exists on the corner of 56th Street and Fifth Avenue: HANIA New York, a hand-knit cashmere brand rooted in craftsmanship, intimacy, and heart.

Raised in Poland, knitting was a part of Anya’s upbringing, almost like a second language. From an early age, she was captivated by fashion magazines, the fluidity of draping fabrics, and the expressive movement of dance, due to her classical ballet training. The influences that inspired Anya to create HANIA continue to flow through every design.

Each collection is meticulously crafted from the finest pure 100% cashmere, cashmere-silk, or cotton-cashmere blends. The brand uses the best global cashmere mills: Loro Piana, Cariaggi, and Todd & Duncan. All products are hand-knitted throughout the five boroughs of New York City by several craftswomen, many of whom are immigrants from Kosovo, ensuring that every garment carries a sense of care, intention, and life. Sustainability is not a trend at HANIA; it is a philosophy. Guided by Anya’s belief that “nothing goes to waste,” the brand embraces mindful production, with most garments being made to order, and Anya herself offers repairs to extend the life of each piece.

At its core, HANIA is about connection. Every garment is designed to feel like an embrace, fostering harmony between the knit and the wearer. If you find yourself wandering Fifth Avenue, step into the HANIA showroom and experience these one-of-a-kind creations, where craftsmanship, emotion, and quiet luxury intertwine