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From Ashes, I Rise: Rebuilding After the Lahaina Fires

From Ashes, I Rise: Rebuilding After the Lahaina Fires

— kelley chapman

Discover the story behind The Phoenix Collection - how loss in the Lahaina fires became a journey of healing, rebirth, and sustainable creation. 

The Cosmic Mountain Print

The Cosmic Mountain Print

— Amelia Marjory

Spanning the reaches of duality, the Cosmic Mountain Print represents a harmonious balance of elemental existence.

THE BEST ECO FRIENDLY SWIMWEAR FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS

THE BEST ECO FRIENDLY SWIMWEAR FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS

— kelley chapman

We love receiving news that Manakai Swimwear made the list of THE BEST ECO FRIENDLY SWIMWEAR FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS, provided by Eluxe Magazine. 

Holy Trinity of Swimwear

Holy Trinity of Swimwear

— Amelia Marjory
We are dynamic beings. We flow with the moon’s magnetic swells and surge with the sun’s pulsing flares. We are refined elemental creations. We are the phases and the seasons and the transitions in between. 

May we embody this elemental beauty, and adorn ourselves befittingly!
The Swimsuit That Moves With Your Body

The Swimsuit That Moves With Your Body

— kelley chapman
Meet the She’s Solid Collection—a suit that perfectly hugs your body and gives you the freedom to move. Plus, a sneak peek at our newest collection.
30 Best Sustainable Swimwear Brands For Women

30 Best Sustainable Swimwear Brands For Women

— kelley chapman

"In a world full of fast-fashion, clothes are mass produced, chemically dyed and thrown away after one season. As a result, it can be hard to be eco-friendly while shopping for swimwear. Worry not, these are 30 companies that pride themselves in making quality swimwear that’s also sustainable." -SURFD

Q & A with Maui's Photographer Cadencia

Q & A with Maui's Photographer Cadencia

— kelley chapman
I had the pleasure of hiring and working alongside one of my favorite local Maui photographers here on island. Her name is Cadencia. She wrote a blog after we sat down and had a deeper conversation about my journey and a look into what makes Manakai special.
Sitara Bird Yoga Teacher Feature Manakai Swimwear Ethical Swimsuit Blog

Sitara Bird: Yogi, Foodie, Hooper, & one inspirational woman!

— Anna Lieding

As Sitara Bird states in her blog featuring Manakai's ethical swimwear, "now that I know, I can't un-know."  

EXPOSED, ethical and sustainable swimwear

EXPOSED, ethical and sustainable swimwear

— kelley chapman

Ethical? Sustainable?

Questions and Answers you should ask. 

Featured In: Honolulu Civil Beat "From Beach Trash To Bikinis"

Featured In: Honolulu Civil Beat "From Beach Trash To Bikinis"

— kelley chapman
“The fashion industry is often detrimental to the environment,” said Chapman, who gained industry expertise managing another swimwear business. “We decided Manakai would be part of the solution. We’re going to get it right.” Kelley Chapman
Featured In: The Maui News "Swim Team"

Featured In: The Maui News "Swim Team"

— kelley chapman
"There's a story behind every successful partnership. This one began with a well-timed phone call."-The Maui News
Manakai Swimwear Featured in SUP the Mag

Featured in: Sup the Mag "Sustainable Swimwear"

— Anna Lieding
Many of us live in our swimwear year-round. We paddle great distances in our suits and find joy in discovering the one perfect style that hugs our curves without slipping....