HISTORY: AKIRA first opened in 2002 as one Women's boutique in the trendy Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago and is owned by Eric Hsueh, Erikka Wang, Sarah Hughes, and Gordon Liao. AKIRA offers a full-line of Women's clothing, footwear, and accessories, carrying brands such as adidas, Champion, I.AM.GIA and even our own private labels. Over the years, AKIRA has expanded to 32 stores (with more stores on the way!), and a website serving customers around the world. A CULTURE OF SERVICE: It's all about people. And when it comes down to it, business is simply “People selling things to other people”. So, we want to make sure that our people are the right ones. And so far, they are. With a very rigorous selection process, AKIRA is fanatical about ensuring that customers are styled by experts who eat, sleep, and breathe fashion. We live to make AKIRA customers look good and feel good. Let us do the heavy lifting while you reap the rewards.