Modern Luxury Hawaii Magazine July/August 2024

Modern Luxury Hawaii Magazine July/August 2024

Honored and humbled to be featured among such incredible talents in Modern Luxury Hawaii’s latest issue. It’s truly a dream to see our sustainable and ethical swimwear line recognized alongside others who are making a difference.
September 02, 2024 — kelley chapman
Q & A with Maui's Photographer Cadencia

Q & A with Maui's Photographer Cadencia

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.
March 08, 2019 — kelley chapman
5 Swimwear Brands Going Seriously Sustainable

5 Swimwear Brands Going Seriously Sustainable

Adventure Sports Network is the gateway to the adventure sports and outdoor lifestyles. They share the stories of fellow outdoor and action sports enthusiasts, as well as the encounters that happen along the ride. We perked right up when we were notified that we were on the top of their list in a recent blog about sustainable swimwear written by water woman Rebecca Parsons.
September 04, 2018 — kelley chapman
Manakai Swimwear's Top Picks: Sustainable Lifestyle Bloggers

Manakai Swimwear's Top Picks: Sustainable Lifestyle Bloggers

Leading a sustainable lifestyle that puts the health of our planet in the number one spot seems like it should be easy, but with societal norms being centered around cheap, convenient, and accessible, the struggle is real. Sometimes a little inspiration from amazing eco-warrioresses around the world is needed to help start a new eco-habit or to reinforce the fact that even the smallest changes can make a lasting impact.
May 30, 2018 — Anna Lieding
Manakai Swimwear Featured in Natural Clothing Online Blog

"Where to Find Your Sustainable Swimwear" ~Natural Clothing

Manakai Swimwear is at the top of the list of ethical swimwear companies including Vitamin A, Shapes in the Sand, Jets, and Aurai Swimwear.  
January 17, 2018 — Anna Lieding
Manakai Swimwear Featured in Lovely x Two Online Blog

"Ethical + Eco Swimwear" ~Lovelyxtwo

"Hawaii-based Manakai makes its sexy, clean-lined swimsuits out of a 100% regenerated nylon called ECONYL, saving energy, water, and oil consumption and giving new life to old nylon."

~Lovely x Two

January 14, 2018 — Anna Lieding
Passion Reporter Features Manakai Swimwear online ethical fashion blog

Featured in: Passion Reporter "Manakai Swimwear"

Manakai Swimwear finds international acclaim in the Netherland-based Passion Reporter online blog 

~Mila Cornelia

January 10, 2018 — Anna Lieding
"Sustainable Fashion" ~The Eco Nut

"Sustainable Fashion" ~The Eco Nut

"7 Eco-friendly & Ethical Swimwear brands that are making quite a splash this summer"

-Lu

December 29, 2017 — Anna Lieding
Manakai Swimwear Featured in Eluxe Magazine Ethical Sustainable Swimwear Guide

"Sustainable Swimwear Brands" ~Eluxe Magazine

"SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS ROCKING THE NEWEST SUMMER SILHOUETTES"

~Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi

September 12, 2017 — Anna Lieding
Jill Wirt in Manakai Swimwear Rose top and Cinnamon Bottom Ruby Jewel Ethical Bikini

"Sustainable is the New Sexy" ~Jill Wirt

"Sustainable is the New Sexy"

September 12, 2017 — Anna Lieding
EXPOSED, ethical and sustainable swimwear

EXPOSED, ethical and sustainable swimwear

Ethical? Sustainable?

Questions and Answers you should ask. 

May 13, 2017 — kelley chapman
Featured In: Honolulu Civil Beat "From Beach Trash To Bikinis"

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

“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
March 10, 2017 — kelley chapman