Sanctuary

The perfect pair of pants are hard to come by. This is something Deb Polanco, founder of West Coast-based label Sanctuary, knows all too well. When Polanco launched her label in 1997, in just 12 stores, it was all about the pants. Since then Sanctuary has branched out into easy tees, dresses, and separates, and is now in 800 specialty stores. You read that right: from 12 to 800. Plus the brand just launched e-commerce so you can get that California look without having to leave your New York City couch. Find out how Deb Polanco is "making it" in fashion, and how she makes those great fitting pants, too.

• By Steff Yotka
  Apr 27, 2012