In episode 89, hear how Janet St Cyr & Diana Kerins have created a swim and resort brand inspired by nature and travel. Learn what this mother-daughter partnership did to land a dream collaboration with a luxury resort and how they are growing their business slowly and steadily.
Bambina is a women’s swim and resortwear brand owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Janet St Cyr and Diana Kerins. Their creations blend bold, vibrant aesthetics with unparalleled comfort to ignite confidence and happiness in those who wear them.
They’re committed to keeping production right here in the USA and their collections are sewn at a women-owned factory in the heart of New York City’s garment district. From how they source materials to how they manufacture and package their products, they’re always learning and seeking out the most Earth-friendly ways to bring their collections to you.
Bambina’s new resortwear launch for Summer ‘24 - The Cardamom Collection, includes a beachwear robe and sarong featuring a custom print inspired by the endangered species of the Cardamom Rainforest in Cambodia. A percentage of proceeds from every sale will go towards The Wildlife Alliance to protect these beautiful and vulnerable creatures.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How nature, the environment, and travel inspire Bambina Swim collections
What it is like working as a remote mother-daughter partnership
Why Bambina business started out sporadic and what changed for Janet and Diana to take it more seriously
What Janet and Diana look for and design in a quality garment
Why Janet and Diana are intentionally growing the business slowly
How Bambina gets its funding
How Janet and Diana landed a collaboration with a luxury resort to stock their recent collection
What Diana and Janet’s goals are for the future of Bambina
People and resources mentioned in this episode:
Get 10% off at bambinaswim.com with code: HOWFITTING
Bambina Swim website
Bambina Swim Instagram
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