I don’t have time for terrible swimsuits. I’m sure you don’t either. That’s why I’m here, standing at my ethically made standing desk, ready to introduce you to a company who make GOOD (GREAT even) swimsuits that will never let you down; both literally and figuratively.

I don’t want to toot my own horn, but I feel like I’m highly qualified to judge a good swimsuit. Living 3.5 minutes from the beach means I visit the ocean most days, and generally come back wet from head to toe… even in the winter. See? Living in bikinis means I really REALLY don’t have time for swimsuits that don’t work- trust me, they’re out there. But they’re not here. Cecile Swim are better than that.

Cecile Swim make ethical swimwear that is practical, beautiful, and durable.

Living in my Cecile Swim (Aries Matte Black Top & Bottom) on a family holiday in Fiji.

Cecile Swim is the brainchild of founder Charlotte Cheong; a passionate advocate for the environment, and student of Wildlife Conservation in Western Australia. Charlotte has developed her range of swimwear one pieces, bottoms, and tops, with these elements in mind. On top of having a deep respect and love for people and planet, Charlotte is passionate about designing each piece for maximum comfort. She believes everyone should love their body and feel confident in it.

I love companies who uplift customers with their products, rather than make them feel like they need to change to be a consumer of it.

Cecile Swim implement several things in their business model that means I am happy to rock my Aries Matte Black Top & Bottom all year round…

Limited Quantities

Less stress on workers
Less wasted stock
Customers know they have a unique product

Ethically Made

Handmade in Indonesia
Comfortable working environment and fair pay

Packaging

Compostable mailer bags
The swimwear comes with a reusable sealed bag to encourage you to avoid single use

Transparent

Charlotte makes visits to the Cecile Swim factory regularly to ensure rights are always met for all workers
Charlotte is happy to receive emails and answer any type of question about Cecile Swim

Design Sustainability

Use patterns that reduce offcuts and waste
Design the styles to be worn in and OUT of the water (maximum use and wearability)

Durability

Although the fabric is made with a polymide, it’s made to last forever (I have worn it for nearly a whole year, and it is exactly the same as it was a year ago!)
Strong seams and zero ties
Cecile Swim encourage washing with eco-friendly detergent and drying your swimwear in the sunshine to avoid dryers

Giving Back

A percentage of profits from each sale are reinvested into humanitarian non-profit Magical Light Foundation

How the bikini is made is one thing, but how it practically works on the beach and in the waves, is another. I’ve worn this bikini for nearly a year now, and I can confirm… the coverage and sturdiness of the Aries two piece is incredible. I love frolicking in waves, and this ethically made bikini definitely helps me do that! It’s super simple design is easy to wear underneath beach dresses, t-shirts or shorts, and I love how easy it is to clean. You know how sometimes sunscreen can stain bikinis? I have never had this experience with this one.

If you are in need of a new bikini for summer, shop at Cecile Swim here.

Use code EthicallyKate10 for 10% off - thank you Charlotte!

As a rule, I only work with brands I love, use, and can whole heartedly back. I send the brand a large list of questions to answer first, and trial the product properly before saying yes to anything. This is a sponsored blog (I can't pay my electricity bill with free products), but 100% my own words, photos, and opinion.