The Lola Skirt is the definition of wearable art. Fully handmade in Cartagena, Colombia by Patricia and her team of artisans, each skirt takes over 40 hours to complete. A remarkable process of hand embroidery, beadwork, and intricate finishing that cannot be replicated by machines.
Every detail was designed to feel rich, dimensional, and alive in movement. Hand-applied floral appliqués, shimmering sequins, intricate embroidery, and cascading beaded fringe come together in a piece that feels unapologetically luxurious. The dramatic side tie and high slit reveal just enough skin, balancing sensuality with elegance in a way that feels effortless.
Designed to pair with the Lola Bikini or styled on its own for beachside dinners and long summer nights, this is the kind of piece that instantly transforms a look. Rare, expressive, and impossible to overlook.
Part of our limited edition New York Edit, only 18 Lola skirts exist worldwide. Once sold out, this piece will never be reproduced.
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.
