Anna Niemczewski | Calgary’s Best Dressed 2026

Chinook Optical owner Anna Niemczewski transforms eyewear into expressive accessories. She pairs her own expansive collection of bold frames with structured, oversized silhouettes and a soft spot for the colour black.

Glasses: Kuboraum from Chinook Optical; Jeans: Carhartt; Jacket: Zara; Toque: Gravity Pope; Shoes: Manolo Blahnik; Earrings: Jenny Bird; Bag: Maison Margiela. Photo by Jared Sych; Styling assistance by Park Production House; Hair and makeup assistance by Michelle Simoneau-Clayton. Shot on location at Bankers Hall and Bankers Court.

How would you describe your personal style?

“Considered, comfortable and ‘does it come in black?’”

 

How did you figure out your personal style?

“Thanks to my need for glasses at a young age, I’ve known about the power of a good accessory for a long time. Style is a visual expression of your identity, and it can tell a story before you even introduce yourself. I know that getting dressed has the power to make me feel good, and that the power of a good outfit can fuel me from day to night.”

 

Glasses: Lapima from Chinook Optical; Vest: Zara; White button-down: Uniqlo; Tie: The Limited (vintage); Pants: COS; Shoes: Jil Sander; Bag: Celine; Jewellery: A mix of heirloom pieces, Cartier, Andrea Blais and Tiffany. Photo by Jared Sych; Styling assistance by Park Production House; Hair and makeup assistance by Michelle Simoneau-Clayton. Shot on location at Bankers Hall and Bankers Court.

 

What is your favourite piece that you own?

“I wear three gold bangles that belonged to my mother. A year after she died, I was going through her things and found them. When I put them on I instantly heard the sound of her wearing them. I rarely take them off now. The power of a sound to revive the memory of someone is undeniably powerful.”

 

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This article appears in the September 2026 issue of Avenue Calgary.

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