THE AWAI SWIM STORY

Hey! I'm Kayla, owner and creator of Awai Swim.

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Awai Swim initially started with my love for the ocean, travel and truly wishing I could live in a bikini all year round. The problem was, I've always been so selective about quality, fit and most importantly (for me) design.

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 I decided to borrow my moms sewing machine a few weeks before a trip, draw up a pattern and make a couple bikinis of my own.

 

Once my friends found out the suits I was wearing were handmade by myself, the requests started rolling in. I began to love the whole process of choosing the perfect fabric, drawing up designs and revising my patterns to find the most flattering sizes and fit for everyone. 

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All of this lead me to the idea of creating Awai Swim. 

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I spent months practicing different sewing techniques, buying high quality machines and constantly trying to improve. I did not want to release anything I felt was not my best work. Everything I make is something I would wear myself, and would be thrilled to see you wear. 

 

I knew starting my own brand came with a lot of responsibilities, a major one being its environmental impact. From the beginning I knew I wanted to create something that was both eco conscious and sustainable - something I could feel truly proud of.

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My goal is for everyone to love their handmade Awai Swim bikinis as much as I love making them. 

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