Who We Are

“I’m drawn to the ways we express ourselves through art, clothing, and the worlds we create around us.”

-IA

A Bay Area native, Imani Akbar’s love of fashion began in Oakland, California. After studying theater and English at UCLA, she built a nearly two-decade career in Hollywood costume design, working across television and film, including Insecure, Loki, I Love That for You, and Air.

Symmetry Artist Studio grew from Imani’s lifelong passion for clothing, design, and collecting. It is also a continuation of her commitment to making unique and sustainable fashion accessible to the public. Before Symmetry, she owned a vintage shop on Clement Street in San Francisco, connecting with the Bay Area’s vibrant creative community.

Today, Symmetry Artist Studio brings together vintage, pre-loved, and new pieces, alongside Imani’s costume design career — she helps clients develop personal style, curate closets, and shape creative concepts and visual identities through her creative consulting practice.

See more of Imani’s work in film here!

“One of my favorite creative experiences was working on I Love That for You, where I had the joy of designing for so many playful, distinct characters. That sense of playfulness is something I love bringing to clothing. I’m especially drawn to beautifully constructed, one-of-a-kind pieces whose thoughtful design and craftsmanship can transcend trends and stand the test of time.”