Our Story

Bikinis By Bridget was created in the summer of 2018 by me, Bridget McCluckie. Ever since I was a little girl, I have had a strong love for design and fashion with the desire to be my own boss.

I started this company from the ground up, when a friend mentioned that she had been struggling with finding the perfect bikini. She wanted something that flattered her body and made her feel confident. Since she knew that I could sew she asked me if I could make her a custom bikini.

It all started out in my basement making every individual bikini for every customer with their choice of fabric, colour and style. I made appointments with customers to measure them and make sure the bikini would fit just right, custom made for them. Every customer would recommend my bikinis to their friends and family, and incredibly, just six week later I sold over 150 bikinis. That’s when I realized I should turn my hobby of creating swimwear to help my friends feel confident, into a real business.

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It all started out in my basement making every individual bikini for every customer with their choice of fabric, colour and style. I made appointments with customers to measure them and make sure the bikini would fit just right, custom made for them. Every customer would recommend my bikinis to their friends and family, and incredibly, just six week later I sold over 150 bikinis. That’s when I realized I should turn my hobby of creating swimwear to help my friends feel confident, into a real business.

I was really inspired by my Mexican heritage and creating something that reflected my cultures bright and vibrant colours. After lots of research, and trial and error, I travelled to Mexico to find manufactures, fabric suppliers and professional pattern designers. One of the leading causes of pollution in the world is clothing manufacturing, using enormous amounts of water, land and other resources are used to create fast fashion. I knew I didn’t want to contribute to these problems, as my passion for the business was not all about success, but about inclusivity, sustainability and creating something for me, by me. 

So, I started designing my own fabric and my own small batch in house production in Mexico. All of my swimwear is ethically sourced and sustainably made in limited collections. Every single scrap of fabric is reused to make scrunchies and smaller pieces, ensuring that my company's waste production is as low as possible. After a huge earthquake hit Mexico in 2017, which caused many clothing factories to be destroyed, I was proud to provide work to locals that lost their jobs in the factories.

I now have a team in Mexico City which is overseen by my aunt who lives there. I continue to provide custom swimwear that is designed and made here in Canada. Bikinis By Bridget carries high quality fabrics that are made out of nylon lycra, chlorine resistant fabric that have a seamless design, and are stretchy to keep its shape while contouring the body.

HERmanas

As my company grew, I decided to open a store with my sister called HERmanas which means “sisters” in Spanish. Our store is located in The Kawarthas, a beautiful cottage country, where we carry a variety of clothing pieces and accessories from local vendors in addition to my swimwear line.

Thank you,

I have since been lucky enough to be a part of various runway shows, press releases, and have met some amazing people in the industry. I'm grateful to have created something that is so much more than just a brand but a community with my customers to make them feel empowered, beautiful and confident. I want to encourage other women to do what they love, to follow their dreams and know that no matter who or what stands in your way, you can take the steps to achieve them.