Akabana means hibiscus — a flower cherished in Okinawa as a symbol of beauty, strength, and resilience.
Its bloom lasts only 24 hours — a reminder of life’s fleeting beauty and the call to live from within, not waste time fitting in, and just   LIVE YOUR SOUL, contributing your gifts back to the whole.

🌺 the akabana story

In Okinawa, Akabana means “red flower” — the hibiscus.
A bloom revered for its beauty, strength, and resilience.

But its greatest truth is this: once it opens, it lives for only 24 hours.
A fleeting reminder that life is precious — and the only way to honor it is to live from the soul, not the surface.

 

Akabana is more than a name. It’s a philosophy.
To bloom fully, unapologetically.
To embody self-love so deeply it spills into the collective.
To give your gifts to the world, without delay, without fear.

Every piece we create carries this energy.


Clothing not just to wear, but to live in.
From sunlit mornings to midnight gatherings, Akabana moves with you — free from labels, borders, or boxes.

Our style fuses the minimal edge of streetwear, the ease of resort living, and the timeless gravity of the soul.
We honor fabrics that feel good, details that matter, and design that radiates from within.

Akabana is not fashion alone.


It is a reminder to live your soul — today, not tomorrow..

Rashid (Soul) Wagstaff
Founder & Soul Steward

Mami (MamaWags) Wagstaff
Co-Founder & Queen Financial Officer (QFO)

self-love first and foremost

Universal Respect Always And Only...The foundation of every creation.

authenticity over approval

Inspiring those who fear being different to embrace their truth.

style with soul

Every piece tells a story, every design holds intention.

rooted in okinawa

Carrying the spiritual legacy of the red flower, the Akabana.

Why We Exist

Akabana was born from our love of fashion as a form of self-expression and self-realization.  Each piece is created to release tension, stress, and pain — carrying the wearer into realms of comfort, freedom, and love.

 

Fashion, for us, is not about trends. It is a ritual of self-love and the courage to be seen as you are.

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Akabana isn’t just fashion. 
It’s soulwear.

Mission & Vission

To inspire bold self-expression and remind the world that life is short, but beauty is infinite when lived from within.
Our dream is for each person to walk into their own dream — living proof that desires are already yours when you honor the soul.

Our Impact

Akabana is more than fashion — it is a movement of love, respect, and collective expression. From our story to yours, we are here to remind you: you are already enough, and when you live from within, you always rise.

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