Designs By Anna J is a Black-owned Chicago boutique specializing in modern African-inspired clothing, traditional waist beads, accessories, jewelry, and African print fabrics. Located in Hyde Park, the boutique brings together contemporary fashion and West African influences through colorful pieces designed for everyday wear, special occasions, and personal expression.

The apparel collection features dresses, skirts, tops, jackets, pants, matching sets, and other styles incorporating bold colors and African prints. Designs By Anna J offers clothing in a range of silhouettes and sizes, including plus-size options, with many pieces designed to be styled or worn in multiple ways. Shoppers can also find African print fabric by the yard for creating clothing, headwraps, home décor, and other projects.

Waist beads are another major part of Designs By Anna J. The boutique carries traditional West African-style waist beads and offers in-store custom fittings. Customers can choose individual strands or combinations and have their beads fitted directly to their bodies. Removable clasp options are also available.

The shop’s accessories include headwraps, geles, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and other jewelry that can be paired with its clothing or worn on their own.

Designs By Anna J also offers private waist bead parties, creating a group experience where participants select their beads and receive individual fittings. Parties can be hosted at the boutique or brought to another location.

Customers can visit the Hyde Park shop for clothing, accessories, waist bead fittings, and local pickup or browse the extensive collection online.