How to be a conscious beach bum.
My favourite thing about the winter is that it eventually ends. But for now, we must trek on for a few more months until we are freed from the shackles of Mother Nature's wintry wrath. In the mean time, I'll day dream about the beach and all the pretty bathing suits I'll be flaunting around in.
Here's a list of ethical bathing suit brands that you can day-dream about too.
This small-scale brand has affordable bikinis and one-pieces all handmade, locally and ethically sourced in Australia
Price: $$. With AUS to CAD conversion you're actually saving a bit of money.
Based in California, this swimwear shop promises custom made bathing suits with high quality nylon, all handmade to order. They even have an Etsy shop! What's great abot the shop is that you can custom order, choosing between all their styles and fabrics to create a bikini just for you!
Price: $$$. Each set runs around $96 US. If you're willing to make the investment, the customizability of each set is pretty cool.
Using recycled nylon and handmade in LA, Vitamin A sells basic bikinis that are high-quality and trendy as hell. My favourite metallic sets are pictured below.
Although they are a bit pricey, bathing suits are usually in and around these price ranges. If you want super durable, ethically sourced and made beach garments, this shop has got you covered.
Price: $$$. Maybe $200 for a set isn't the greatest budgeting choice a gal can make.
Free shipping to North America, y'all. This brand has super cute and colourful styles with pastel coloured combos. You'll be feeling super peachy with their featured set pictured below.
Price: $$. A set will cost you about $150. Not the greatest, but not the worst.
Hope you'll be feeling beachy in these ethically sourced swimsuits. How long until summer?