“I love to play with proportions and don’t necessarily think clothes need to be either fitted or flowy. I prefer to seek combinations of the two by playing with sharp, architectural lines and soft draping that is both unique and flattering to the average female figure.”

The inspiration behind her spring line? Sci-fi cult-classic Blade Runner’s badass replicant Rachael. Not even Harrison Ford can resist this androgynous charm.

Just like you, this little lady’s got a 9-to-5. When not crafting her own collection, the mile-a-minute visionary rents space at an undisclosed factory in the Garment District (if we tell you the exact location, we have to kill you). Feast your eyes on the madness.

For this season’s collection, Yee targets international fabrics.

“Japan is known for having some of the most innovative and high-quality fabrics, and I got lucky finding nylon, modal, and viscose blends; cotton gauze; and Tencel, which is similar to silk but easier to wash. I’m also continuing to develop knitwear with some spring sweaters made from Italian yarn.”

Soft, loose-fitting tanks are ideal for layering.

Bridging the scarf-necklace divide: Yee’s first-ever fabric accessory. The delicate, gray braid unravels into loosely draped layers that mimic her collection’s effortless structural flow. We imagine throwing it on over everything we own.

Stone-colored trousers sure seem masculine. So how will Yee femme them up? With beautifully draped tops in eye-popping hues like aqua and fuchsia, of course.

Inverted box pleats and other high-end production details (see: intricate seaming) are responsible for the finished architectural look.

Is it worth it? Let her work it. She’ll put her thang down, flip it, and reverse it. Missy Elliott was clearly referencing Yee’s fondness for garments that can be worn frontward, backward, and inside out.

“I’m not in the factory at all times, because the seamstresses hate me hanging out over their shoulders. But I’m often directing pattern making, discussing finishing details, and working closely on fittings. I go in almost every day to check on how things are coming along, answer questions, and yell at them in Chinese.”

We’ve got our eyes on the fly reversible vest. Zipper detailing to come.

Because someone has to try it on.

Yee plans on pairing the silk tank with the trousers from a few shots back. Though a number of her pieces have a relaxed fit, she explains the distinct design details (like the unexpected Tencel drape on the back of this top) differentiate her clothing from typical casual wear.