Our Existence
More than an origin story. This is the reason we exist and what drives us forward.
Why We Started
Ancient began with a personal search for roots. What started as one person’s journey to reconnect with culture became a creative movement shaped by artists around the world. We exist to build through identity, community, and collaboration—and to make clothing that carries something deeper.
What Guides Us
Home isn’t just a place—it’s identity. Ancient was created for anyone searching for that connection.
We believe in using clothing to represent who we are and where we come from—not just historically, but right now. Every collection is a reminder that your roots matter, and that culture isn’t static—it’s alive, evolving, and worth wearing.
Ancient is more than style. It’s a choice to remember, to represent, and to reconnect—wherever you're from.
You are your roots.
You are Ancient.
Our Mission
To create clothing that reconnects people to where they come from—through story, culture, and design.
Ancient exists to represent more than a place. We exist to represent identity, movement, and the people keeping culture alive across generations and borders.
Empowering Community, Honoring Hands
It takes a team to bring each drop to life. Every piece begins with a concept, then moves through design sketches, revisions, storyboards, and production. From photoshoots in villages to songs written with emotion, everything we create is the result of a collective effort.
We work with artists, editors, stylists, musicians, and locals who welcome us into their spaces and support the process in countless ways. This is more than a brand—it’s a community built on collaboration, creativity, and care.
Every hand matters. Every role is honored.
Meet Melinda
I was born and raised in California, but it took over a decade to truly understand where I come from. Reconnecting to my roots in Mesopotamia changed my life. It gave me a sense of identity, belonging, and purpose I didn’t know I was missing.
That’s why I started Ancient. Not just for myself—but for anyone searching for where they come from. This brand is for the ones finding their way home. Through clothing, storytelling, and collaboration, we’re creating a space where roots are remembered and reimagined.