Hello, My name is Mel, the designer and girlboss behind Sol and Ocean. It all started with a wardrobe malfunction. My bikini bottom rolled down to my thighs during a wipeout, jolting me out of my self-imposed “retirement” from fashion design. After fourteen years leading a team crafting bespoke wedding gowns, I was burnt out and swore off designing forever. I closed my wedding dress business and pursued my passion for surfing instead. But that embarrassing moment in the ocean sparked an idea: functional, surf-centric swimwear designs. Just like that, my love of design and surfing came together in a match made in heaven. Sol and Ocean was born.

Design Ethos

With all women's body types in mind, Sol & Ocean aims to create original, functional designs with a unique brand identity. As a designer and mom, I've always believed in showcasing designs on real, diverse people rather than solely on models. After my pregnancies, I found it hard to find bikinis that is flattering, hence Sol & Ocean is created to help every woman feel beautiful and confident in swimwear and surfwear.

Thoughtfully Crafted

The Sol & Ocean team pours integrity into every design. Before making a product available, they invest over a year perfecting it through careful design, rigorous testing, and real-world trials. From initial sketches to fabric sampling to testing prototypes in the ocean, they treat each step of the process with great care to ensure their original products meet the highest standards.