About Anna Wayne

 

Howdy!

My name is Anna and I created Anna Wayne Clothing Company on June 13, 2023. The way we got where we are today is nothing short of a straight line. I am a 2014 graduate of the proud Texas Fighting’ Aggies with a degree in Animal Science and became a licensed Registered Nurse in 2020. Previously I had aspirations of creating a jean line, but at that time was enrolled in nursing school and it wasn’t feasible time wise or financially.

Horses had been part of my life since a child and I got more involved in barrel futurity horses with my first futurity horse in 2019 and my second in 2022. As a petite rider I found it difficult to find western shirts that fit properly. During summer of 2023 I had broken my foot and used the downtime to create, in my mind, the ultimate female western shirt. It was important to me these shirts were professional, classic, feminine, American made, and functional.

I teamed up with my mom, Tina, who helped me get the paperwork side of the business set up. She is still a very large part of this journey and helps with everything that comes with owning and running a business. At that time the company was named ‘By Anna Anna’ which was more focused on graphic tees and promotional items until our button ups came to life. Our pattern maker, Frida, is the person who has taken our idea from paper to the shirt you wear. Alberto has been our one man show seamster from the start. I owe Frida and Alberto for guiding and educating me on a business venture I knew nothing of.

After about 6 months of designing, we set out to manufacture our first button ups that were sold at the OKC Futurity in December of 2023, but first we had to rebrand. The decision to rebrand ‘By Anna Anna’ to ‘Anna Wayne Clothing Company’ was an evolution that would open more avenues. I wanted a name that was personal with a western touch. As most southern families are, names are passed down among families. ‘Anna’ came from myself and ‘Wayne’ is my brother’s middle name. As our company progresses, we will be able to label the women’s line ‘Anna’ and the men’s line ‘Wayne’.

‘By Anna Anna’ is still a formed company that focuses on promotional products for other brands.

As we continue to navigate this journey we are so grateful for your support.