We are well in the midst of swimsuit season. Luckily enough for those looking for more sustainable swimwear options, there have been a few notable labels making their way into the market.
One of the latest brands making big waves with its eco-friendly offerings is Newport Beach-based label Zonarch, created by Belgian designer and entrepreneur Geneviève Andre de la Porte.
The name came to be by combining the Flemish word “ZON,” which means “sun,” and the word “ARCH,” which represents curves in architecture and design. Together, these words tell the story of human curves under the sun, Andre de la Porte has shared on the label’s site.
With sustainability being an important issue for Andre de la Porte, the direct-to-consumer swimwear brand uses GRS certified recycled and regenerated nylon made from post-consumer waste, along with other biodegradable, recyclable, organic, and natural materials. And unlike many swimwear companies out there today, Zonarch produces and manufactures all of its pieces in California by workers who are compensated with a fair wage.
Notable pieces in the collection include the Yoko one-piece with a square neckline and a flattering waist belt. Or opt for the Holiday one-piece, which features a plunging V neckline and low back. For the bikini sets, The Grace bikini is meticulously structured to compliment the architecture of the body, while the Coco bikini is a timeless bandeau style top paired with a vintage-inspired high-waist bottom.
The suits arrive in fun prints such as stripes or solids including demure black, burnt red, which Zonarch calls “Terre,” and a lavender shade dubbed “Provance,” named after the French region.
On top of trying to keep the planet healthy with the label’s use of eco-friendly materials, Andre de le Porte will divide 3% of Zonarch’s yearly revenue equally to the nonprofit organizations One Percent for the Planet, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Room to Read. These organizations fight for climate, education, and human rights
In the future, Zonarch plans to roll out sustainable men’s swim lines as well as apparel and accessories. The label additionally hopes to expand into physical boutiques and high-end, digitally native retailers.
All images in this article are courtesy of Zonarch.
