ECO-Fashion-BANTU

Photo from Net-a-Porter.com

This bold and exotic brand is the fashion child of German-born designer Yodit Eklund. Eklund launched her exotic swimwear line in 2008, taking inspiration from her African roots (Eklund's mother is Ethiopian) and her extensive travels around the continent. This socially conscious line is produced entirely in Africa, features prints taken from traditional wax cloth fabrics popular throughout many native cultures and provides much-needed local jobs. Live the life aquatic in this vibrant collection of halterneck one-pieces, high-waisted bikinis and bandeau two-pieces all embodying the label's signature vibrant patterns. Needless to say, I'm in love and the prices aren't too bad either! My favorite is the high waisted bikini--it's a perfect mix of bohemian and old school elegance. It seems Mara Hoffman might have some competition...

This week Net-a-Porter's online magazine is dedicated to eco-friendly fashion, you can check it out here. They also share their interview with Bantu designer which I posted below.