Our Story 

A bright and airy sewing office featuring a white cabinet filled with crafting supplies, a mirror adorned with fairy light, and various sewing tools organized on a pegboard. The space has a cozy yet functional aesthetic with soft natural lighting.
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THANK YOU

FOR VISITING

Alexandrea Anissa has been a labor of love since 2013. From the very beginning, our mission has been to create lingerie that embraces and empowers every body and every soul.

Your choice to shop small, support slow fashion, and celebrate handmade craftsmanship means the world to us. Thank you for being a part of this journey, for believing in our vision, and for inspiring us to continue designing pieces that make you feel confident, bold, and unapologetically you.

x, Vanessa Villarreal

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VANESSA’S STORY

CRAFTED WITH PASSION

From destruction can come creation and beauty. Alexandrea Anissa’s owner and designer Vanessa Villarreal knows this all too well. Following a very rough period in her life, Villarreal found herself channeling emotions through her most loved medium - fashion and design.

A graduate of Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising San Francisco, Villarreal has crafted garments and accessories for years. However, it was her launch of Alexandrea Anissa in 2013 that helped her vision come into focus.

Past struggles have since transformed into a source of powerful and positive creativity. Through her own battles, Villarreal’s goal, above all, is to help everybody feel beautiful, sexy, daring, strong and confident - to take things that hurt and turn them into lovely treasures they can cherish for years to come.

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Lookbooks

A cozy and creative workspace featuring a beautiful vintage pin board, sewing products, and materials. The room is softly lit, and the atmosphere exudes inspiration and artistry. The word "Ethics" is overlaid on the image.
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Diary

BEHIND THE SEAMS

Step into my world ~ where creativity, passion, and late night sewing sessions come to life. From fabric hauls to behind the seam glimpses of my latest designs, my artist vlogs take you inside my sewing office for an unfiltered look at the progress. Whether I’m creating a new lingerie piece, styling a photoshoot, or sharing thoughts on slow fashion, this is where the magic unfolds.

Hit play and get inspired. Let’s create, dream, and grow together.

Self love is your super power. x

From sourcing and dyeing fabrics to pattern~making, cutting, sewing, and packaging every piece is thoughtfully handmade by Vanessa’s own hands.

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Purpose

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Understanding the impact of fashion, Vanessa is committed to designing low~waste, sustainable pieces that blend beauty with environmental responsibility.

Handcrafted

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With endless creativity, ambition, and resilience, Vanessa Villarreal transforms her passion into wearable art, empowering others through her craft.

Inspiration

FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM

BEHIND THE SEAMS

We dream in roses. 🌹🖤 Invited @hann_solo__ over to play dress~up in lingerie I handmade, capturing the magic of women creating art together. 🫶🏼 There’s something powerful about seeing yourself through the eyes of another ✨ her body, a maste
A new artist vlog is coming 2/21 ✨ Sharing the process, the chaos, and the creativity that fills my sewing office. From designing new pieces to capturing them in the best light, every moment is part of the journey. Swipe for a little glimpse inside
Tried to snap some shots of this custom bodysuit sample ~ what do we think? 🖤🌹 Should I add it to the shop? ✨ Also, calling all Reno~based models! 📸 I have a handful of new designs in various sizes that I’d love to shoot soon. 🫶🏼 If you&r
Introducing my Razorblade Romance Collection Small Batch #1. 🖤🌹✨ This collection is so close to my heart 🫶🏼 each piece tells a story of heartbreak, self~discovery, and finding strength in love. ♥️ Every design is handmade by me in small ba
Last week, I began a new artist vlog series inspired by my reading of The Artist’s Way. 👩🏻‍🎨 It’s a gentle reminder to find beauty in the quiet, hidden moments ~ the little details of life we often overlook but that hold the most m
✨ A New Week, A New Spark ✨ As sunlight dances through my workspace, I’m reminded of the beauty in chasing dreams and the power of fresh beginnings. This week, my focus is on shipping all current bespoke orders ~ each lovingly crafted to order
The evolution of my creative space. 🌸✨ Having an art corner has always been so important to me 🫶🏼 a little sanctuary where I can dream, create, and just be myself. 👩🏻‍🎨 Each version of this space tells a story of where I was, what I was ins