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From Ashes, I Rise: Rebuilding After the Lahaina Fires
Discover the story behind The Phoenix Collection - how loss in the Lahaina fires became a journey of healing, rebirth, and sustainable creation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
"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
Featured in: Passion Reporter "Manakai Swimwear"
Manakai Swimwear finds international acclaim in the Netherland-based Passion Reporter online blog
~Mila Cornelia
"Sustainable Fashion" ~The Eco Nut
"7 Eco-friendly & Ethical Swimwear brands that are making quite a splash this summer"
-Lu
"Sustainable Swimwear Brands" ~Eluxe Magazine
"SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS ROCKING THE NEWEST SUMMER SILHOUETTES"
~Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi
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