When it comes to building a summer wardrobe, swimwear is of the utmost importance. You can score heaps of poofy sundresses, dozens of denim cutoffs, and a lifetime’s supply of white crop tops, but it’s a good bikini or one-piece that you’ll spend most of your time in when by the pool or body of water. There’s just one problem: Finding a swimsuit that works for you is far from easy, especially if you don’t know where to look.
Over the last few weeks, a lot of research has been done into ways to support the Black community. And, in addition to donating, marching, educating themselves, and signing petitions for better legislation, people can also financially support Black-owned businesses. And with the summer solstice just days away, what better way to champion these businesses than by stocking up on swimwear made by Black designers — all of which offer a wide variety of styles, colors, and silhouettes that make finding your perfect swimsuit easier than ever.
Ahead is a list of our favorite Black-owned swimsuit brands, from Jade Swim to LemLem, that are sure to take the hassle out of swimsuit shopping for good.
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Andrea Iyamah Shani One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Andrea Iyamah
Avid Swim Chanel X One Piece, $, available at Avid Swim
Castamira Gia One-Piece, $, available at Castamira
Ego Swim Mya Swimsuit, $, available at Ego Swim
Fe Noel Nutmeg Swimsuit, $, available at Fe Noel
Jade Swim Evolve One Piece Ribbed Swimsuit, $, available at Jade Swim
Keva J Swimwear The Mobay Tie Front Bikini, $, available at Keva J Swimwear
Lem Lem Semira Sky Ballet One Piece, $, available at Lem Lem
MBM Swim Discovery One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at MBM Swim
MELISSA SIMONE Enita Micro-String Top, $, available at Melissa Simone
MELISSA SIMONE Enita Micro-String Bottom, $, available at Melissa Simone
Mint Swim Tempestt, $, available at Mint Swim
Nakimuli Rumble Halter Swimsuit, $, available at Nakimuli
Rielli Ibiza One-Piece, $, available at Rielli
RIOT SWIM Echo One Piece-Chocolate, $, available at RIOT SWIM
GabiFresh x Swimsuits For All Memento Cup-Sized Underwire Bikini, $, available at Swimsuits For All
Trish Atelier Naomi Monokini, $, available at Trish Atelier
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