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Embracing Renewal after the Lahaina fires.

Embracing Renewal after the Lahaina fires.

It has been a journey of resilience since the Lahaina fires on August 8th, 2023. The outpouring of support has been my guiding light during these challenging times.
February 04, 2024 — kelley chapman
30 ECO-FRIENDLY SWIMWEAR BRANDS FOR EARTH LOVING BEACH BUMS AND ADVENTURE JUNKIES

30 ECO-FRIENDLY SWIMWEAR BRANDS FOR EARTH LOVING BEACH BUMS AND ADVENTURE JUNKIES

30 ECO-FRIENDLY SWIMWEAR BRANDS FOR EARTH LOVING BEACH BUMS AND ADVENTURE JUNKIES

May 27, 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
UrthAve

"The Ethical Swimsuit Brands You Should Be Buying" ~UrthAve

UrthAve pointedly states: "you might want to consider where the swimsuit is coming from and how it is being made. Since the fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging and waste producing industries in the world, every little fashion purchase counts."

March 13, 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
Manakai Featured Ethical Swimwear Blog Summer Swimsuit Guide

"My Favorite Ethical & Eco-Friendly Swimwear For Summer!" ~Sweet Simple Vegan

Manakai Swimwear is grateful to be included in a beautifully curated list of ethical swimwear showcasing clear guidelines from the Ethical Fashion Forum to help quantify what makes a brand "ethical" and the lowdown on fast fashion brands

August 08, 2017 — Anna Lieding
Sitara Bird Yoga Teacher Feature Manakai Swimwear Ethical Swimsuit Blog

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

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

August 08, 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