So, using recycled raw materials definitely doesn’t cover all the bases but honestly, it is so much more than what most brands are doing. Also, I don’t know the details of their manufacturing process. They may well be putting in way more provisions to make their products sustainable than just the raw material, without our knowledge. I don’t think we gain anything by bashing people’s efforts to make a small change and just the fact that I buy new clothes means that I’m no less vague about my “sustainability” intentions.

Long story short: I just want to be clear that a brand using the word “sustainable” and using recycled materials doesn’t necessarily mean that its existence doesn’t negatively impact the environment. It’s not perfect but it’s probably more than what I’m doing in my life and I’m 100% here for it. I think that any step in the direction of making things a little less heavy on the planet is a major win.

Stating the obvious: This is not sponsored in any way. All pieces were purchased with my own money, at full price. I just wanted to write about something that brought me joy and share some info for anyone looking for some recommendations. 

The material is gorgeous. “Luxurious Italian lycra” is a pretty on-point description. It’s deliciously soft, double-lined in most areas and honestly everything I wanted/expected. Same thing with the fit. I’m really happy with how it turned out. The style is very flattering, in my opinion, and it’s comfortable.

Checking the sizing guide is important though. I’m usually a size small but with these, half my measurements fell into small and the other half fell into a medium so it was kind of confusing. I ended up going for a medium and it worked perfectly. If you want more info about the sizes, drop me a comment.

Another thing to mention is that, in general, their designs are quite cheeky. They definitely do have options for more coverage (medium and full) but I would say that the overall vibe is more revealing. I love it, even though I’m personally not quite at the Rio level of cheek (haha, puns). This is really subjective though so just look for yourself because cheeky to me might be medium coverage to you.

In general, their designs are very simple, which I adore. I’ve never been much of a print person so the solid colours are perfect for me. They’re easy to wear and never go out of style.

Overall, I’m a big fan. I think they’ve done a really beautiful job of creating simple, timeless pieces that are just a joy to wear. The step in the direction of sustainable swimwear is admirable and I’m happy to support it in whatever way I can. This wasn’t written with the intention of trying to perpetuate a consumer culture. However, if you were going to buy some new swimwear anyway, why not look into buying sustainable swimwear? If you think that your taste kind of matches mine, I’d encourage you to check out January & June. There are very few pieces in their collection that I don’t absolutely love. 

Photographs from @januaryandjune.swim