My Story

I’m Ane Howard—artist, designer, dreamer. I still remember the first time I slipped into one of my creations: at the International Art Museum of America in San Francisco, I wore my “Medusa” dress under the museum lights. In that moment, I knew I had found my calling—to weave art and fashion together into something more than garments: wearable stories.

Origins & Inspiration 🌱

I’ve always been driven by ideas and emotions that bubble up from my life and the culture around me. But it was only when I went self-taught—painting one day, designing fabrics the next—that those ideas began to truly unfold. Art became more than my canvas; it became my voice.

And then something clicked: what if my art could live in a wardrobe, not just on a wall? That’s how I found slow fashion—a movement that honored sustainability and intention, where each stitch mattered and every fiber carried thoughtfulness.

Why Slow Fashion?

Slow fashion resonated with me on a soul level. It’s about more than style—it’s about conscious choices. Each hand-stitched seam, each eco-friendly fabric, is an act of intention. When I design a piece, whether a canvas painting or a slip dress, it’s woven with meaning and mindfulness: a gentle nudge to shop less, wear art, and tread lightly on our planet.

“It is a harmonious dance between artistry and sustainability … With each piece carefully crafted, I strive to awaken a sense of conscious consumerism.”

The Art Behind the Wear

My creative language blends abstract and figurative expressionism, rooted in my lifelong journey through dance, theatre, film, and writing. In 2021, I brought this language into full bloom at a solo exhibition at the International Art Museum of America in San Francisco—my most personal and ambitious work yet.

Working intuitively, emotionally, and unfiltered, I channel everything I’ve lived and felt into the canvas—whether it’s oil painting or the textiles I drape on my muse. My work isn’t just seen; it’s felt.

Recognition & Exhibitions

Art is my dialogue with the world. Over the past few years, my pieces have found homes in juried shows and galleries across California:July 9 – August 31, 2021)IAMA Tendergold Gallery exhibition details (see June 2021 show).

(Summer 2022)

Learn more about the portrait series including Maman à la Terrase on the De Young Museum site.

(Fall 2022)

Featuring Man Walking Away. Explore upcoming and past exhibitions on the San Diego Museum of Art gallery page.

(Early 2023)

Showcasing “Healing the Divide,” where Connection was featured. Details and future programming can be found here on the OMA’s official exhibitions page.

My garments have also been worn by artists—like Pietro Lombardo—and even Grammy-winning Pentatonix, bridging the worlds of music, art, and fashion (Hollywood London).

The Heart of FABA Collection

In 2022, FABA Collection was born—right here in Southern California—from my simple dream: create eco-conscious, art-infused fashion that resonates deeply. Each piece is thoughtfully handcrafted, carbon-neutral, and made to move with your story.

Because in my world, fashion isn’t just worn—it’s experienced: art that lives, breathes, and reminds us to look deeper.

This Is For You

Welcome to the FABA journey. Whether you found us by chance or by curiosity, I hope my story (and my creations) spark something within you: a fresh lens toward beauty, sustainability, and self-expression. Thank you for supporting mindful art—and letting your wardrobe become a statement of soul.

With gratitude,

Ane Howard

Founder • Artist and Designer • Slow Fashion Advocate