For flirty feminine fabrics with playful cuts and cheeky style, shop Elle Evans Swimwear
What makes it great?
- crafted from PET (recycled) fabrics
- designed to produce the smallest amount of fabric waste possible
- designing, manufacturing and much of the sourcing happens locally in Melbourne
- swimwear includes specific no energy washing instructions to eliminate energy consumption throughout the garments lifetime
Price range (~$95/seperates – $150 for a one piece)
For the girl who loves Miley Cyrus post-Hannah Montana and also enjoys pop-art (hi, Banksy), we recommend – Auria
What makes it great?
- their swimwear is recycled from discarded fishing nets and other “waste” materials
Price Range $50 (sale prices) -$250
For the girl who is a bada$$ babe, Jungle Gurl makes a statement using the careful placement of bold, beautiful details.
- One of a kind pieces crafted from vintage fabrics
- Designed and made in California
Price range $100-$200
For the girl who likes a timeless, vintage vibe, Reformation has classic cuts that never go out of style.
What makes it great:
- Sustainably made in Los Angeles with recycled materials
- Production processes use less water, create less waste and minimal CO2
Price range $58-$118
For the festival loving babes, La Isle
What makes it great:
- La Isla’s swimwear is made with 50%+ recycled PET fabric
Price range $50-$231
For the sporty-chic, ponytail rocking girl, Abysse
What makes it great:
- Wetsuits and neoprene bikinis are 100% Japanese limestone neoprene, made out of eco-friendly rubber that is warmer, lighter and ultra durable.
- The collection of Active Wear is 100% made out of Italian Recycled Fabric, via the process of collecting fishing nets on the Italian coast line and recycling them into fabric
Price Range $100-$350
For your friend who only wears celebrity endorsed items, Vitamin A offers clean-cut and classy suits that are loved by style-setters like Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Alba, and Rihanna!
What makes it great:
- Their exclusive EcoLux™ matte superfine jersey is made with recycled nylon fiber
- When possible, the prints are created with waterless digital technology at factories specially chosen for their innovative approaches to conserving electricity and water
Price Range $52-$110/piece and up to $275 for a one-piece
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