Lockdown has brought a lot of quiet days, too many sweatpants, and more screen time than we care to admit. But every once in a while, something scroll-stopping shows up and reminds us that creativity is still alive and well—even in a pandemic. One of those moments? CelinaRob’s Ankara Short and Bra set.
Fashion Didn’t Pause, It Pivoted: CelinaRob’s Lockdown Innovation
It’s bold, it’s vibrant, and it’s got just the right amount of “yes, I’m lounging, but make it fashion.” Made from classic Ankara fabric in prints that instantly lift your mood, this set is the perfect mix of culture and comfort. Whether you’re working from your kitchen table, taking socially distanced walks, or dancing around your room just to feel something, CelinaRob has managed to design a piece that fits right into this strange season of life.
At the heart of it all is Rebecca, the creative mind behind CelinaRob. Like many others, she found herself stuck indoors, with limited resources but an itch to create. Instead of waiting things out, she leaned in. With just her sewing machine, a stash of Ankara fabric, and an open mind, she started crafting pieces right from her sitting room. The pandemic, while restrictive for many, gave her the space to think outside the box and design on her own terms. The result? A breakout set that feels as liberating as it looks.
How CelinaRob Empowered Other Brands
The moment photos of it hit the timeline, people lit up. Comments, reposts, and orders started flying in, and just like that, a movement began. What started with one viral set quickly grew into a full Ankara collection, all handmade, all sustainable, and all rooted in the same idea: fashion should feel good, inside and out. The prints vary, the cuts evolve, but the energy stays the same, joyful, thoughtful, and deeply connected to identity.
And CelinaRob didn’t stop at her own designs. As word spread, other brands began reaching out, asking Rebecca to produce variations of the set in their own prints. So while many fashion businesses were slowing down, CelinaRob was scaling up, quietly helping to push the comfort wear revolution from behind the scenes, one beautiful set at a time.
