I would say it was actually the friendship I have with the owner. For few years we knew each other just online and when we actually met I loved her vibes and I wanted to create something nice with her. She was up for it and thats how it all began.
It needs to stay on and be comfortable. The bikini bottoms have a reversible finishing for extra comfort without cutting in while the bikini top gotta look cute and survive some heavy wipeouts.
The design was the easiest part because I knew what kinda color and style I wanted (I’m a graphic designer by education). Whereas developing the fit wasn’t as easy. I have never done this before but Marie helped me alot and added her knowledge of product development and pattern making.
We made the first one-piece sample, went for a surf in it and made another one integrating some final changes. Now the cut is perfect, it stays on and I literally live in it 😊
The Cowabunga Surf Bikini Top and Brazilian Bottoms have already existed in Zealous’s swimwear collection and were my favorite styles. With our ZxZ collaboration, I was able to add my personal touch to them.
I get plenty of positive comments on the one-piece and bikinis. It always feels so good when I can say I created that with Zealous.
I’ll bring it on my next surf trips to Canary Islands in October and then back to Indonesia in 2022.
von Marie-Kristin Krause
von Marie-Kristin Krause
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