about us
When Ali Eagen, 25, of Hamburg, graduated from high school in 2003, she packed up a burgeoning design portfolio and set out for New York City. The small-town fashion icon was setting out to turn her life-long pipe dream into a reality. Ali graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2007 with a solid resume, including a showcase of her original designs and experience working in a knitwear sample-making studio and a New York-based designer. She soon landed a job designing sweaters for Abercrombie & Fitch and moved to Columbus, Ohio to begin a promising career doing what she had always wanted to do. But before long, designing for someone else just wasn’t good enough. Ali’s dream was becoming something bigger: her own brand, and her own store.
She opened the doors to anatomy late October, 2010 in hometown Buffalo, New York. She designs and oversees all aspects of the brand, including the two collections as well as hand selecting various local talent to showcase in anatomy.
an·at·o·my \ə'na-tə-mē\ noun 1. the art of separating the parts of an organism in order to ascertain their position, relations, structure, and function. 2. structural makeup especially of an organism or any of its parts.
anatomy is…
…inspiring.
anatomy is so much more than stylish and affordable clothing and accessories. It is a place where women explore and cultivate a unique sense of self through what they wear, those things with which they adorn their living spaces, and what they cherish. A Mecca of style, comfort, and creativity, anatomy is a place to buy one-of-a-kind clothing, decorate your home, see and acquire local art, and discover all the little knick-knacks that fill your life.
…unique.
One-of-a-kind treatment and quality are at the core of the anatomy brand. Clothing and accessories in the store are exclusive, hand-crafted, and on the cutting edge of style. The store is a hub of creative energy, where customers come to meet in an inspired and inventive environment getting to know one another and themselves.
…local.
The city of Buffalo is a close-knit community with a demonstrated love for local flair. anatomy capitalizes on the strength of Buffalo’s locally-minded culture by both participating in and sponsoring community events that embrace the vibrancy of the arts in the city.
…sustainable.
anatomy is committed to an enterprise that is environmentally and socially conscious. Providing goods that leave more virgin resources in the ground than typical products has benefits shared by anatomy and the community alike. We accomplish this by selling vintage furniture and home wares, using vintage fabrications, and offering recycled and reusable merchandise. The vendors we select favor high-quality goods available within shorter proximities. Customers can also enjoy the luxury of leaving their cars at home when shopping at anatomy. Situated between the pedestrian-friendly urban form of the Allentown District and the Elmwood Village, travel by bike or foot is encouraged.