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Top mzansi swimwear brands to rock this festive season

2y By Limpho Nonkonyane

As we gear up to enjoy the upcoming sunny days, swimwear brands are competing to be the best, as everybody wants to be stylish this sunny season.

Just like skincare, investing in the right swimwear is important. And with ‘PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN’ being the unofficial motto of the year, now is the best time to support local brands.

Here are mzansi swimwear brands you need to invest in this summer:

1. Shades of Jade

Fashion hub, Twyg says that this brand is not only based in the Mother City but comes in a wide range of sizes, and made from sustainable materials.

2. Lily Label

 

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Made by women for women, this swimwear brand ranges from any design you prefer as a way to make you feel good and confident about yourself.

3. iNtombiyam

 

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According to GlamourSA, iNtombiyam (which translates to my girl in English) depicts the character a typical African girl would possess as it blends its designs with bright bold colours.

4. January & June

This swimwear brand creates durable, attractive swimwear, with regenerated nylon derived from ocean and landfill debris, and the packaging comes in biodegradable bags to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Also see: How to spice up your corporate hun look for summer

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