As a result of Stuart McLeod's 20-year-old wholesale label, Polly & Esther, a whimsical name inspired by an old New York City nightspot, was born. In Brooklyn and Memphis, the company's first two locations launched eight years ago. The brand is inspired by the laid-back atmosphere of Southern California. That is why Polly & Ester has a line of strappy tanks, one-pieces, and shorts.