Jan Anhalt is the creative visionary and driving force behind ANHALT. His lifelong passion for fashion and beauty was forged through early influences from iconic designers like Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, YSL, Yohji Yamamoto and Alexander McQueen and deepened by his immersion in Tokyo's vibrant street fashion culture. Jan's journey as an entrepreneur began with the founding of JYAN denim, where he spent eight years mastering the art of made-to-measure design and building a business on word-of-mouth acclaim.

Holding a BBA in Operations Management, Jan possesses a unique blend of creative talent and strategic business acumen. After a period of personal reflection and a move to Tokyo, he is now channeling his ambition to grow ANHALT into a globally recognized design house. His personal story is the living embodiment of ANHALT's philosophy, positioning him as an authentic and influential leader.