Born in Oahu, used to live in Japan during her childhood up to age 13. After finishing up her schooling in Hawaii, her passion for design led her to go to school in LA for Graphic design. Growing up speaking mandarin, she also went to Shanghai, China to study Chinese and study business. She also appeared on a reality TV show - Terrace House Aloha State on Netflix - there she created her own brand ILA SWIM. In her free time she likes to be outdoors, surfing, hiking and spending time with family. Avian currently helps out her Mom, Yaya, run their 2 “88 Tees” store locations where you can find her own brands, including ILA SWIM. “88 Tees” was established in 1988 with a simple belief “Every Fit For Every Style”. Yaya, an iconic character, along with her family embodies the Aloha spirit and lifestyle – sharing happiness and affection with others. Please join us at any of our two locations both in the heart of Waikiki which are located on Kuhio Ave and our flagship store on Kalakaua Ave.
