Our Story
Savanna represents the alliance between the beauty of ethnicity and the new age by creating unique clothing. We handpick the highest grade of fabric cotton, linen or silk. We study the flow and the fall, structure, and softness while designing contemporary outfits that embrace the feminine self.
Some of our pieces include rare hand-woven fabrics from the highest grade.From as early as the 5th century, different African societies have been producing simple yet beautiful textiles, and we are the continuity of this tradition. We strongly believe in promoting traditional techniques such as hand weaving to bring you natural and non-synthetic textiles. We deeply believe that the human body is a sacred space. We ensure that only the purest, most natural and exceptionally beautiful fabrics and designs touch your skin.
By sourcing our materials, fabrics, and textiles from those with the most intimate knowledge of traditional making in West Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia, we empower local communities and ensure our products are ethically sourced.Our sources of inspiration are deeply rooted in traditional clothing and cultural patterns worldwide. We have a special affection for cotton wax print, a fabric that carries our designer's rich African heritage. This respect for cultural heritage is a cornerstone of our brand.We consider that our clothes reflect not just our tastes or choices but also our identities and cultures.Each capsule collection is a unique blend of the modern and the traditional, an invitation to a journey, an ancient past or a destination. This innovative design approach sets us apart and keeps our audience intrigued.
Creative Director and CEO of the brand Eliane Sarr was born in Dakar, Senegal, lived in France, and settled in Dubai. She worked in finance but was passionate about the beauty of textiles and collected them from her many travels from a young age.
Eliane works around capsule collections inspired by her dreams and visions, creating "Art-a-Porter" outfits for every moment. She is a passionate designer, attracted by the materiality of textiles, in the shape of each woman, and the aesthetics of patterns in different cultures worldwide.
Five years ago, she created Savanna in the heart of her home in Dubai. When designing, she starts with the fabric and envisions the outfit using that fabric.
She believes heritage and modernity can create a contemporary outfit that offers comfort and self-expression.
Savanna prides itself on curating textiles sourced and manufactured with predominantly organic, high-quality fabrics, creating unique, timeless, and sustainable fashion pieces.
We strongly believe in promoting traditional, rich textile cultures from around the world. We encapsulate techniques such as hand weaving to bring you natural and non-synthetic fabrics.
Our limited synthetic apparels are made from recycled fabrics, helping reduce the negative impact on the environment.
We are helping to empower local communities by sourcing our materials, fabrics, and textiles from those with the most intimate knowledge of traditional making in West Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia.
Over 30% of our collections are made to order and upcycled, which helps us control production and reduce waste and excess.
All our clothing and accessories are proudly made in our atelier in the UAE.
At the centre of Savanna is the ethos of creating seasonless collections in minimal production, bringing you bold traditional and ethical high-grade fabrics to create clothing for the modern undaunted woman.