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Akoia Swim
Akoia Swim is a sustainable swimwear brand founded in 2014 by three teenage girls - Reo Palmer, Inka Williams, and Frances Elliott - who were raised on the island of Bali. What started as a passion project by 14-year-olds who saved their lunch money for samples has evolved into a globally recognized slow fashion icon. The brand emerged from their love of the beach and the limited bikini choices available on Bali, leading them to integrate local crochet talent into their designs. After a brief hiatus during the founders' high school years, Akoia Swim was revived and now creates beautiful, ethical bikinis handmade by skilled women artisans in Bali. Every piece is crocheted by hand using high-quality, organic materials, with production intentionally kept small-scale and transparent. The brand prioritizes sustainability over trends, working directly with local women to provide above-average wages and safe working conditions.
Style keywords
Handmade
Sustainable
Bohemian
Artisanal
Crochet
Brand Spotlight
Akoia Swim
Style keywords
Handmade
Sustainable
Bohemian
Artisanal
Crochet
Akoia Swim is a sustainable swimwear brand founded in 2014 by three teenage girls - Reo Palmer, Inka Williams, and Frances Elliott - who were raised on the island of Bali. What started as a passion project by 14-year-olds who saved their lunch money for samples has evolved into a globally recognized slow fashion icon. The brand emerged from their love of the beach and the limited bikini choices available on Bali, leading them to integrate local crochet talent into their designs. After a brief hiatus during the founders' high school years, Akoia Swim was revived and now creates beautiful, ethical bikinis handmade by skilled women artisans in Bali. Every piece is crocheted by hand using high-quality, organic materials, with production intentionally kept small-scale and transparent. The brand prioritizes sustainability over trends, working directly with local women to provide above-average wages and safe working conditions.