Who? Recent AUT fashion graduate Rose Ackland and just launched swimwear brand Beach Knickers. It started as an idea to keep her busy over summer, with the aim to make fun swimwear that wasn't overly skimpy.
What? So far there are three styles in four fabrics, made from seersucker cotton,
Why? "I had been hunting for a new bikini to tan in and nothing seemed to tick the boxes — everything I liked was only online and it was hard to trace where they were all made and if they were ethically made," says Rose, who also models her designs.
Where? Beach Knickers sets $65 each. To order, email beachknickers@gmail.com
