The Black Owned Swimwear I'm Obsessing over for Summer

Summer hasn’t landed officially yet, but it’s still swimsuit season! Fall is my favorite time of the year, but I love summer experiences the most: pool days, beach days, and generally any long day and warm night where I can wear my legs out.

As we prepare for hotter months, I’m sharing the swimwear I love. The most important factor when I’m choosing a swimsuit is quality and fit. I’m a curvy girl, so I need suits that amplify and accentuate my curves. All of these brands provide great quality swimwear at great price points. The cherry on top? These brands are all Black Owned and perfect for your next vacation, staycation, or a random pool day. Enjoy!

Hanifa

Founded by designer Anifa Mvuemba, Hanifa gained infamous popularity in 2020, when Mvuemba created a 3-D Fashion Show for her Pink Congo Line. The fashion show was a hit on Instagram and I’ve been fighting against sold out pieces ever since.

I finally purchased the Zina bikini in Ocean Blue from the Hanifa Resort line and can we say top tier! The high cut bottom extends my legs and enhances my natural curves (see above photos). The fit of this suit is so good, I wore the bikini top as a crop top and paired with jeans. Run, don’t walk to Hanifa. All swimsuits are currently on sale and they come in three additional colors. Swimsuits range from $75-$140

Matte Collection

Founded by designer Briana Wilson, Matte has taken social media by storm. Known for their sexy styles and affordable prices, Matte Brand provides clothing, swim, and beauty products. I’ve purchased several swimsuits from the brand over the last two years, and my favorite is by far this snake print monokini. Swimsuits and beachwear range from $20-$35.