why lanikai started
I grew up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, where life was basically school, swimmers, and straight to the surf. But over the years I noticed kids’ swimwear had changed - less sun coverage, more adult styles shrunk down for little bodies.
As a mum of two girls, I knew I wanted something different. Swimwear that’s sun safe, age-appropriate, and lets kids move, cartwheel, dive, and play without a care.
That’s how Lanikai Swim was born: a brand that blends modesty with Australia’s beach lifestyle so kids everywhere can enjoy the ocean with comfort and confidence.
Our brand values:
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