Size and fit guide
THIS PRODUCT IS FINAL SALE.
The Spiciest Piece We Make
Handcrafted by Natalia and her team of artisans in Bogotá, Colombia. Produced in intentionally limited quantities.
Some swimsuits make a statement.
Aren starts the conversation.
Handcrafted entirely by hand using traditional macramé techniques, Aren is unlike anything else in the Sandy Bottom collection. Every strand is individually hand-dyed before being carefully knotted into a sculptural silhouette that celebrates craftsmanship as much as the woman wearing it.
A dramatic plunging neckline, open macramé construction and adjustable side ties create a silhouette that's bold, confident and unapologetically feminine. Rich in texture and alive in the sunlight, Aren feels less like swimwear and more like wearable art.
This isn't the swimsuit you wear to blend in.
It's the one they remember.
Every Aren One Piece is handcrafted by Natalia and her team of skilled artisans in Bogotá, Colombia.
Each piece takes more than 40 hours to create as every strand is individually hand-dyed before being carefully knotted into place using traditional macramé techniques. Unlike machine-made swimwear, every knot is tied by hand, creating subtle variations that make each Aren uniquely its own.
No two pieces are ever exactly alike -- a reflection of the women whose craftsmanship brings every Aren to life.
Macramé is woven by hand not knitted like traditional swimwear.
Because of this, Aren has less natural stretch than conventional swimsuits and is intentionally designed to fit close to the body.
If you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up for the most comfortable fit.
The result is a beautifully sculpted silhouette with remarkable texture and dimension that simply can't be achieved with traditional swim fabric.
Aren reflects the time, craftsmanship and artistry invested in every piece.
Each swimsuit requires more than 40 hours of skilled handwork, from individually dyeing every strand to meticulously knotting the macramé construction by hand.
Because we produce in intentionally small batches, we never benefit from the large production discounts available to mass-market brands. Instead, every piece reflects fair wages for the women who create it, exceptional craftsmanship, and the time required to make something truly unique.
This isn't the cost of mass production.
It's the value of craftsmanship.
Like every Sandy Bottom collection, Aren is produced in intentionally limited quantities.
Created slowly, by hand, and never mass produced, every piece represents the time, patience and artistry required to preserve traditional craftsmanship.
Some pieces follow trends.
Aren creates its own.
Let’s get one thing straight: we’re not a fast-fashion brand and we’re not interested in pretending to be. We don’t do disposable trends or pieces that lose their spark after a season. We choose a slower, intentional path. One that honours artistry, empowers the women who craft each piece, and delivers swimwear designed to outlast the moment and elevate every getaway.
Each piece is crafted by women artisans worldwide, combining craftsmanship with confidence-inspiring designs.
We curate unique, small-batch swimwear designed to stand out. Why settle for ordinary?
We focus on quality with ultra-soft fabrics, flattering fits, and durable designs that last season after season.
I grew up on the shores of St. Lucia, where the water is warm, the days are long, and the women are strong. That island spirit shaped me. It gave me an eye for beauty, a love for bold colour, and a deep respect for women who do it all with grace.
Sandy Bottom started with a simple idea: what if I could create something that honoured the women I grew up around and the woman I was becoming?
When my daughter left for university, I decided to show her something important: that reinvention doesn’t have an age limit. That it’s never too late to build something from scratch. That betting on yourself is always worth it.
But this brand isn’t just about me. It’s about women everywhere. The artisans from Colombia to Italy, Bali to Brazil who hand make every piece with skill, heart, and tradition. The women keeping generations of craftsmanship alive while shaping futures of their own.. And the customers who choose slow fashion over fast trends, and impact over impulse.
Every Sandy Bottom piece is carefully curated and helps support real women with real stories. Women earning fair wages. Women preserving culture and craft. Women lifting each other up.
This isn’t fast fashion. This is swimwear with soul. This is resort wear with resonance. This is style with a purpose.
This is an international sisterhood.
xoxo,
Sanya.
Founder, Sandy Bottom Swimwear
Each piece is crafted by women artisans worldwide, combining craftsmanship with confidence-inspiring designs.
We curate unique, small-batch swimwear designed to stand out. Why settle for ordinary?
We focus on quality with ultra-soft fabrics, flattering fits, and durable designs that last season after season.
