The Woman Behind the Brand

Welcome to the world of Meili Swim. My name is Olivia. Since moving to Hawaii in 2022, I've felt an undeniable pull toward the ocean — a calling I can't quite explain, only live. Life here means being outside, in the water, and in a bikini more days than not.

A few years ago, I went through a major spinal surgery that changed everything. Recovery was hard in ways I hadn't expected — not just physically, but in how I felt about my own body. I couldn't move the way I used to, and I couldn't find a single swimsuit that made me feel like myself again. Everything either fell apart after a few wears, didn't sit right, or came with a price tag that made my stomach drop.

So I did the only thing that felt natural — I started drawing. Right there on the couch, on my roommate's iPad, sketching shapes and details and pieces I actually wanted to wear. Almost a year later, I was holding my very first self-designed bikinis in my hands. My dream had become real.

Meili exists for every woman who has ever stood in a dressing room and felt like nothing was made for her. I design with intention — pieces with unexpected details, patterns that feel fresh, and quality that actually lasts. Every collection is rooted in what inspired me from the beginning: the earth, the water, the wild beauty of the world around us.

No matter what stage of life you're in, you deserve to feel beautiful in your own skin. That's what I set out to create — and it's what I pour into every single design.

xx, Olivia
Founder & Creative Director