At Gringa Swimwear, our mission is to create high-quality swimsuits for young women, inspired by Brazilian design while respecting eco-responsible and ethical practices. We aim to offer unique pieces that inspire confidence and comfort, allowing women to feel beautiful, comfortable, and fulfilled, while minimizing our environmental impact.

We value durability, authenticity, and the idea that every woman feels beautiful and confident. Every Gringa bikini is carefully made, combining fashion and ecological awareness. Inspired by Brazil's vibrant culture and Lola's love for the ocean, our swimsuits reflect freedom, style, and commitment to reducing waste.

Gringa Swimwear was created in June 2020 by Lola Nonnot, inspired by her love of bikinis and Brazilian beach culture. Having grown up in Saint-Martin and spent her teenage years in Brazil, in Bahia, Lola always wore Brazilian bikinis. Upon her return to France in 2016, she noticed a lack of well-cut swimsuits like the ones she was used to wearing.

The name "Gringa" comes from the word "Gringo," a term used in Brazil to refer to foreigners. Her Brazilian friends affectionately called her "Gringa" because of her foreign origins. This cute nickname, reflecting her special connection to Brazil, eventually became the name of her brand, embodying both her multicultural roots and her love for this country.

After obtaining her Scientific Baccalaureate in 2019 and not yet knowing which path to choose, Lola decided to take a gap year to retrace her childhood in Brazil and Saint-Martin. During this trip, she posted several photos and videos on Instagram and began receiving messages from French women asking her to bring back Brazilian bikinis, which sparked the idea to create her own designs.

She returned to France just before the first lockdown in 2020. During those two months, she refined her idea and officially launched Gringa Swimwear, along with her first collection on the beaches of Biarritz and Anglet for summer 2020. Not wanting to limit herself to the Basque Country, she created a website to sell worldwide.

From the beginning, each swimsuit was handmade with seamstresses, in collaboration with Lola. As the brand grew, Gringa Swimwear established partnerships with trusted suppliers to increase production while respecting our eco-friendly values. Every step of the process is designed to minimize waste, whether it is designing small and efficient packaging or choosing sustainable materials.

2020:

• Creation of Gringa Swimwear. After refining her concept during the lockdown, Lola launched her first collection in Biarritz and Anglet.

2021:

• Start of photoshoots in Saint-Martin, on the beaches of her childhood.
• First Gringa pop-up event in Anglet to offer a unique experience to customers.
• 30-second radio interview to promote the brand.

2022:

• Photoshoot in Bali to prepare new collections and provide high-quality content to develop the brand.
• Opening of the first office in Biarritz. Organization of a fashion show to present new collections.

2023:

• Launch of iconic collections, with the "JOJO" model becoming a bestseller.
• Organization of private sales in Anglet and fashion shows at the Rainbow Café in Saint-Martin.
• Pop-up in Hossegor and opening of a warehouse in the region.

2024:

• Restock of the bestseller "JOJO" model.
• Opening of offices in Saint-Martin and photoshoot of new collections.
• New pop-up in Hossegor and participation in Miami Swim Week, which was followed by the launch of the "A Dream" collection.

This journey is just the beginning of the great adventure of Gringa Swimwear, and we look forward to continuing to grow, innovate, and inspire.