FAE Swim: Sustainable, Cheeky, and Made the Right Way
There are brands that talk about sustainability. And then there's FAE Swim — a label that quietly built its entire identity around it before "sustainable swimwear" became a marketing category. Every piece. Every fabric. Every shipment. This is what it looks like when a brand actually means what it says.
The Brand in Their Own Words
"FAE SWIM offers a fresh take on timeless swimwear. Our minimal v-cut and g-string styles are a cheeky celebration of your body, and our stunning high-quality double fabrics and risqué design will have you sizzling on the sand and in the salt all summer long."
That's the FAE ethos in full: minimal, cheeky, double-lined, and completely unapologetic. If you're looking for conservative coverage, this isn't your brand. If you're looking for beautifully constructed, skin-celebrating swimwear that was made with actual care for people and planet — keep reading.
Born in Bali, Designed with Purpose
FAE Swim was founded by Bianca and Adam Bennetts, who met in Bali in 2015. A holiday romance turned into a life partnership, and somewhere over cocktails, a shared vision for what sustainable fashion could look like took shape. The brand launched with Byron Bay, Australia as its design home and Bali as its production heart — and that Bali connection is anything but transactional.
FAE's Bali factory is described by the founders as "more than just a factory — it's a family that has supported the growth of FAE." That's not copywriting. The proof is in the labor practices: all employees receive wages well above Indonesia's minimum wage, two months of salary for up to 25 days of vacation, full medical insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children, and a free hot cooked meal, fresh juice, and vitamin supplements every lunch break. Overtime is always optional and paid at 1.5 to 3 times the hourly rate. In an industry notorious for exploitative offshore manufacturing, FAE is doing something genuinely different.
The Fabrics: Actually Sustainable
FAE uses 100% sustainable fabrics across every style, sourced from three certified providers:
- ECONYL® — regenerated nylon made from discarded fishing nets, industrial plastic waste, and post-consumer ocean debris. The material is regenerated in an infinite loop, meaning it can be recycled, recreated, and remolded again and again without loss of quality.
- REPREVE® — performance fiber spun from certified recycled plastic bottles. Each swimsuit made with REPREVE diverts plastic from landfills and waterways.
- Carvico® — Italy's leading sustainable fabric manufacturer, known for producing high-performance recycled swimwear textiles with verified environmental credentials.
Every FAE piece is double-lined — a construction detail that matters for both durability and opacity. These aren't flimsy single-layer triangles. The fabric holds its shape, resists stretch-out, and is designed to last summer after summer rather than fall apart after two seasons. FAE even provides detailed care instructions with every purchase to help extend the life of each piece — because the most sustainable garment is the one you don't have to replace.
The packaging matches the product's values: every order ships in a cornstarch garment bag that is 100% home-compostable. Not "recyclable if you find the right facility." Actually compostable, at home, in your bin.
Giving Back: The i=change Partnership
FAE donates $1 from every sale to one of three charities — and the customer chooses which one at checkout. The three causes are:
- Clean the Sea — supporting ocean plastic removal and marine conservation
- Protect a Woman — funding programs addressing gender-based violence and women's empowerment
- Support Mental Health — contributing to mental health access and awareness initiatives
This is done through the i=change platform, which provides verified impact reporting so customers can see exactly where their dollar went. It's a small gesture that adds up — and it's one more way FAE closes the loop between what they make and what they stand for.
The Aesthetic: Cheeky by Design
FAE's silhouette language is intentionally minimal and body-forward. Their most iconic styles include:
- Gypsy Top — the signature V-wire triangle top with adjustable ties and cheeky minimal coverage. Available in bold prints like Buttercup, Hibiscus, Ibiza, Topaz, and Violeta.
- Jones Bottom — FAE's defining thong/g-string bottom. The Jones in Nero, Custard, Watermelon, or Hibiscus is their most paired piece — minimal, adjustable, and unmistakably FAE.
- Zenith Bottom — a high-cut g-string silhouette with slightly more coverage than the Jones. Comes in Toffee, Nero, Midnight, and textured cord versions in Fizz and Sky.
- Goi Bottom — sits between a thong and a cheeky brief; high-cut legs with just enough coverage. The Ibiza colorway is the standout.
- Luna Top — a triangle bralette with adjustable ties, available in Nero, Custard, and Fizz. Pairs with almost any FAE bottom.
- Maven Top — a scooped neckline bikini top with a sophisticated, clean silhouette. The Midnight colorway is particularly striking.
- Herbert Top — a bralette with a gathered center detail, available in Toffee. One of FAE's more structured top designs.
- Vada Bottom — a classic mid-rise bottom in Clay and Mustard, offering more coverage than the thong styles while maintaining FAE's minimal aesthetic.
How to Style FAE Swim
The Gypsy Top and Jones Bottom are FAE's power pairing — match them in the same color for a set, or mix prints for the layered resort look that's been all over editorial this season. The Zenith and Goi bottoms work equally well with the Luna and Maven tops for those who prefer a slightly softer neckline. FAE's double-lined fabrics photograph beautifully — the saturation holds true to color even when wet, which is why the brand is a favorite among those who care about their beach photography.
If you love FAE's minimal, cheeky aesthetic, you'll also appreciate similar energy from Bond-Eye Australia, Frankies Bikinis, and Acacia Swimwear — all available here at PerfectKini, new with tags.
Why PerfectKini Carries FAE Swim
We curate FAE Swim because the brand represents something rare: genuine sustainability without aesthetic compromise. The cuts are bold, the fabrics are certified, the labor practices are verifiable, and the construction quality shows in how the pieces hold up across seasons.
Every FAE piece in our collection is 100% authentic and new with original tags. Many of the styles, colorways, and prints we carry are limited runs, sold-out seasons, or discontinued colorways — the kind of pieces that disappear and don't come back. If you've been looking for a specific FAE style or color, this is likely your best chance to find it.
We price our pieces fairly and in line with market value — because collectors and swimwear enthusiasts know what these pieces are worth, and we respect that. What you get from PerfectKini beyond the piece itself: same-business-day shipping on most orders placed by 2 PM PST, expert curation across 120+ luxury brands, and a team that genuinely knows the inventory. We're not a warehouse. We know what we have and why it matters.
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