Southern California native and Otis College of Art + Design grad Akiko Yasuda designed for Poleci before launching her eponymous label in 2003. With a notably laid-back design aesthetic, Yasuda transitioned from creating T-shirts to tops and dresses in late 2006.

“The line has evolved...

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