Girl’s got moves.

Ann Yee does not concern herself with hanger appeal. The 28-year-old Michigan native — who launched her eponymous line in fall 2009 and still holds down a 9-to-5 — would rather think about real bodies. Yee doesn’t shy away from architectural, seemingly intimidating constructions, but through some sleight of hand (the deft draping skills she learned as a knitwear designer for LaRok, Elizabeth and James, etc.) she makes billowing bat-wing sleeves, dramatic cowl-necks, and voluminous multi-layer dresses flattering. And we love that she puts pockets on practically everything she designs.

Read our Q&A with the designer

Take a virtual tour of her closet

Lust after the new fall collection

Check out the factory girl at work

Go behind the scenes at her look book photo shoot

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