Akoia
Akoia
Akoia Swim started in 2014, by 3 teenage girls, Reo Palmer, Inka williams, and Frances Elliott. 3 girl raised on the island of Bali. The brand started from a love of the beach and having limited bikini choices on the island of bali that was designed integrated local talent of crochet.
The girls were all 14 years old when we started the brand and would save all there lunch money and put it towards getting samples. Reo was a passionate photographer who did the creative side of the brand, Inka was a upcoming model that would model and promote the brand, and Frances was a creative designer and model too! So we had the perfect team.We all were so passionate about the brand and it grew fast. We eventually we had to carry on with high school and could not maintain the business. and we all fell into different directions.3 years later, Inka became a top model and was working with big labels, living her life in Europe. Frances, was dedicating her time into her high school exams to go to University.
Reo was busy being a green activist and working with project on forest protection. Inka had dropped out of school to pursue her modelling carer.So the business was then asleep for a while. 3 year Later, Reo and her mum brought it back to life. With the help of all the girls, as Akoia will always still be in our hearts. Currently the swim wear is designed by Reo and Inka.
