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OGGUSTO: Sustainable Swimwear & Bikini Brands

OGGUSTO: Sustainable Swimwear & Bikini Brands

— kelley chapman
Just in from Turkey. A beautiful article about Sustainable Swimwear Fashion. Manakai is honored to be on the top of the list. 
The Ultimate List of Sustainable & Ethical Swimwear

The Ultimate List of Sustainable & Ethical Swimwear

— kelley chapman
"Founded in 2017, Cohia covers eco-friendly, sustainable, conscious fashion, beauty, lifestyle and culture. Here you can discover and be inspired by contemporary designers, vintage favorites, eco-friendly beauty  as well as the stories and personalities behind brands committed to making a difference." 
Our Favorite Sustainable Swimwear Brands This Summer

Our Favorite Sustainable Swimwear Brands This Summer

— kelley chapman
I just love that Rachael Ray featured Manakai Swimwear in their recent story showcasing a variety of sustainable swimwear options. 
Manakai Essential Oil Blends

Manakai Essential Oil Blends

— kelley chapman
If you have been following my journey for a while now you already know I have a thing for the natural environment. I love observing flowers and trees and think it is freaking amazing that Earth provides us with everything we need.
Woman On A Mission: Hawaii's Ultimate Girlboss- HOKU MAGAZINE

Woman On A Mission: Hawaii's Ultimate Girlboss- HOKU MAGAZINE

— Brock Munson

KELLEY CHAPMAN ON FEMALE EMPOWERMENT, BEING A BUSINESS OWNER, AND CREATING HAWAII’S FIRST ECO-CONSCIOUS SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRAND.

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

— kelley chapman

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

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.
Save Your Swimwear, Save the Planet

Save Your Swimwear, Save the Planet

— Anna Lieding
Manakai Swimwear is once again right up there with the top brands including Kelly Slater's Outerknown, and Vitamin A.  Mahalo to Greta Schledorn for the sustainable swimwear feature on multiple Addy award-winning Whalebone's online version of their magazine.
Manakai Swimwear Featured in Fabsta online ethical magazine

Fabsta's Ethical Swimwear Brand Roundup

— Anna Lieding

Justice McNeil brings you a roundup of top ethical brands placing Manakai Swimwear next to other large companies that have been operating for nearly two decades.  It is such an honor to be recognized and placed next to companies such as Vitamin A and ethical brand retailer Azura Bay.  

Fabsta online magazine features Manakai Swimwear

Start Swimming

— Anna Lieding
In Fabsta's article "3 Reasons Everyone Should Start Swimming ASAP" you will find that swimming is a multi-functional workout.  Not only does it burn calories, work your entire body, and improve sleep, but if you visit us in Maui you can swim all year long in your Manakai.  Read Hannah Cunningham's full article for all the deets.
Hawaii Business Review Manakai Swimwear Spotlight

Featured in Hawaii Business Review

— Anna Lieding
With so much global recognition, it is always great to share a local feature, this one coming from Hawaii Business Review.  HBR supports local Hawaii businesses by shining llght on who they are and what they do garnering exposure for noteworthy companies around the islands.