Life rarely moves in absolute black–or white.
It lingers in between spaces, in a continuous dance of shadow, light, and gradient. History, on the other hand, does not remain static. It walks side by side with the present, folding time into shades of contemporary experience.
MONO Drop 2 is an exploration of this spectrum. Through low-tech construction and intuitive silhouettes, this collection continues to honour the gradients of change, inviting you to celebrate the monochromatic scale of clothing evolution.
Featuring in this drop is The Asymmetrical Jacket, The Drawstring Top and The Layered Hakama.
The Asymmetrical Jacket is a MONO rendition of ANAABU’s signature Cropped Jacket, with an intimate embrace of texture and volume. The wrap silhouette traces the body in a generous volume, balancing composure with intentional sculpture panelling that acts as the closure. It moves like a second skin, whether as a comforting layer for the morning train rides or an understated standalone piece for the quiet evenings.
Clean, balanced, and intuitive, that’s the goal for The Drawstring Top. The overlapping collar and adjustable hem offer a tactile balance between structure and flexibility. Tie the overlapping collar and let the hem loose for a rigid, boxy look, or let the overlapping collar drop naturally against the synched hem for casual fun, it’s the wearer’s liberty to choose the styling that works. The Drawstring Top is a modern necessity to a monochrome wardrobe.
The Layered Hakama is the study of graceful momentum. Combining the best-selling Hakama and The Layered Skirt from the previous collections, this best of both worlds piece sweeps overlapping panels to create expressive cadence with every step, amplifying the wearer’s style ensemble. Designed to breathe and flex alongside your daily rhythm, it brings a grounded, poetic presence to simple, everyday living.
MONO Drop 2 furthers our core intention, which is bridging history and the modern wardrobe. As a continuation of the line, this release continues to honour the history of low-tech garment, translating time-tested resourcefulness into versatile, foundational pieces for today’s observer.
MONO: DROP 2
24 September 2026
11AM
Online
www.anaabu.co
Offline
Kedai Fizikal Jalan Sin Chew Kee,
Kuala Lumpur
Kedai Fizikal Jalan Tan Hiok Nee,
Johor Bahru
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BEHIND CAMPAIGN AND LOOKBOOK
Producer: Alee Isa and Ariff Md Noor
Photographer: Tino Renato
Art Director: Shasyasham
Videographer: Arif Wibowo
Video Assistant: Victor Yatino Putra
Lighting Assistant: Harven
Stylist: Ayenn Jamal
Wardrobe: Ana Abu
Make-up Artist: Murni
Hair stylist: Regina
Graphic Designer: Zhi Dong
Copywriter: Alee Isa
Collection
Concept: Ana Abu & Arma Rohana Badrulsham
Collection Designer: Arma Rohana Badrulsham
Production Manager: Ayenn Jamal
Talents: Kiara Wijaya, Dwika Pradnyana, Anasya Makahekum
