Size and fit guide
The Leopard One Piece
Handmade by women artisans in Medellín, Colombia. Produced in intentionally limited quantities.
Some prints come and go.
Leopard never left.
Salva is our interpretation of an icon. Timeless, confident and endlessly wearable. Designed in an elegant leopard print with a satin-like finish, it strikes the perfect balance between sophistication and edge.
A sculpted silhouette, flattering ruching and a dramatic low back create a one-piece that feels just as striking walking away as it does arriving. Finished with Latin-inspired cheeky coverage, Salva celebrates the female silhouette with quiet confidence rather than excess.
Wear it poolside with oversized sunglasses, or style it with linen trousers and gold jewellery for an effortless beach-to-bar look.
Classic never looked this bold.
Designed by Juliana in Medellín, Colombia, Salva reflects her philosophy that swimwear should make a woman feel confident the moment she puts it on.
Working alongside skilled Colombian women artisans, every piece is thoughtfully crafted using premium fabrics, refined construction and meticulous attention to detail. From the first sketch to the final stitch, Juliana creates swimwear that's designed to feel as beautiful as it looks.
The result is a timeless silhouette with impeccable fit, elevated finishes and craftsmanship that never goes unnoticed.
Salva is crafted from a luxurious satin-like swim fabric with a smooth, light-catching finish that elevates the classic leopard print.
Because of its unique composition, the fabric has slightly less stretch than traditional swimwear, creating a sleek, sculpted fit that gently hugs the body.
If you're between sizes or prefer a more relaxed fit, we recommend sizing up.
Salva reflects the quality of its materials, thoughtful design and skilled Colombian craftsmanship.
Because we produce in intentionally small batches, we never benefit from the large production discounts available to mass-market brands. Instead, every piece reflects premium materials, fair wages for the women who make it and the attention to detail that comes from creating fewer pieces, better.
This isn't the cost of mass production.
It's the value of craftsmanship.
Limited Production
Like every Sandy Bottom collection, Salva is produced in intentionally limited quantities.
Rather than reproducing the same collections year after year, we create small production runs that allow every piece to remain special. Once this edition sells through, we move forward with what's next.
Some prints follow trends.
Leopard never has.
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.
