The Blackbough Blog
Coastal Cleanup with Blackbough
At Blackbough Swim, we believe that the beauty of our oceans deserves to be cherished and preserved. Our love for the sea extends far beyond just creating stylish swimwear; it's a commitment to protect the very waters that inspire us. Last September 10th 2023, we took our dedication to the next level as we embarked on a coastal cleanup at Malinao Beach, Siargao, Philippines.
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Good Stuff from the Philippines
Our newly-released Good Stuff and Summer Romance collections are close to our hearts–and we’re excited to tell you why! Material is always an important consideration when designing our pieces, and we thought it would be a great opportunity to share some local culture with our international audience… in the form of textiles from our home in the Philippines.
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Blackbough x ISSA: Marble Melt
Watch out, babes, we’ve got a special piece that’s just for you. Meet Blackbough X ISSA’s striking new print, the Marble Melt. We worked with Gen Z multi-hyphenate Issa Pressman to bring this dreamy print to life.
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Blackbough Turns 4
Blackbough turns four today, so I wanted to reminisce a little bit and look back at where me and my baby used to be! It’s been an amazing time of fun, challenges and hard work, and we wouldn’t have four years to celebrate without your support!
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International Women's Day
This month, we’re not just celebrating what women have accomplished, but we’re also taking our own concrete steps in empowering young girls. As a female led brand, see what we’re doing this International Women’s Day and what you can do to help with us!
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Design Diaries: The Dixie Top
Check out the details of the Dixie Set, the latest in our popular swimsuits. With its sweet dainty details, there’s no wonder why it’s a trending style this Spring season!
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International Dog Day
August 26 means it’s International Dog Day! We asked these Blackbough babes to share a photo with their best furry friends along with the answer to the question, “What do you love most about your dog?” Read their heartwarming answers coupled with their cutest pics with their favorite four-legged creatures!
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Design Diaries: The Billie Top
At this point, you already know we’re obsessed with tops that are adjustable! Getting the perfect fit can be tricky, so what’s a girl to do when you’ve got unique proportions? We’re all about options with our new favorite styles, and the Billie Top has got options written all over it!
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Bikini Confessionals: Amber Veras
We’re starting this new series here on our blog to give close-ups on our swimsuit loving babes! First off - we’re featuring our OG customer who’s been a loyal Blackbough babe since early 2018. Let’s hear how babe Amber Veras has been loving her suits, feeding her obsession with new swim and everything in between!
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Design Diaries: The Cleo Top
If you’re looking for a super cute bikini that’s easy to put on, you’ve come to the right place! We were browsing through our archives and we stumbled upon this style’s sketch - and couldn’t believe it’s already been almost 2 years since we launched the Cleo Top! Here’s what makes the Cleo Top a babe fave!
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Design Diaries: the Lucy Top
Calling babes who aren’t as blessed on the bust - we’ve got the perfect, new top for you! We heard you alright - you need something that maximizes what you’ve got! So we thought, what bikini top could we design that would give the push you want, have minimal coverage, but still make you look super cute? Here’s what we came up with:
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4 Best Things to do in Hawaii
Hey babes! It’s your girl Hannah, and I wanted to share with you my recent vacay in Hawaii. Hope you pick up an activity or two you can do on your next tropical adventure with your friends!
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Design Diaries : The Liv Set
We know you babes love minimal tan lines and coverage for maximum tanning gains, so the team brainstormed to come up with the perfect bikini for sun baking.
Hence, the ultimate tanning bikini: the Liv Set! Here’s why you babes need to get it for your next vacay beach day: Read More
Hence, the ultimate tanning bikini: the Liv Set! Here’s why you babes need to get it for your next vacay beach day: Read More
Blackbough 2019 Year-in-Review
The grind to keep the business going everyday can get exhausting, but the holidays got me looking back at what happened this year and i couldn’t be more grateful! Let me share with you guys what went down this 2019 for Blackbough, all thanks to you guys!
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Design Diaries: The Willow Top
Ever wondered how each style of our bikinis came to be? In this new series, we’ll be going in depth about how your beloved pieces came to life. Today, the spotlight’s on one of our bestselling tops - the Willow Top!
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