Naila Swimwear 2011

MEGAN - From Switzerland, why did you get into designing bathing suits?

NAILA - I studied at Parsons school. I worked at a different internship in New York, and I've been wanting to do my own line, so here it goes.

MEGAN - What's most important when designing a bathing suit?

NAILA - The fit, the quality of the fabric. I think you need to look good in your swimming suit, and that's the most important thing.

MEGAN - Why men's?

NAILA - Mens? Because there is still a market to take. They didn't have that many designs made in Italy, and we wanted to do an eco-friendly brand, so we're using eco-friendly polyester which have never been made in mens swimwear before.

MEGAN - How important is it for you to be eco-friendly?

NAILA - Very important. I grew up in Switzerland, we're very eco-friendly oriented. I grew up with respect towards nature, so all the line is oriented towards an eco-friendly target.

MEGAN - What was your inspiration for this collection, your very first collection?

NAILA - Nature. It's everything about nature. Natural colors, natural fabrics. We also have a women's line which is using animal skin, animal prints, etc.