Our Story

Swimwear made for women who move fast, live loud, and feel most like themselves under the sun.

Dos Gardenias makes swimwear for women who live between worlds—oceans and cities, stillness and speed. Each piece is designed for movement and built to last. We use high-quality technical fabrics for structure, comfort, and longevity. Meant to be worn in the water or styled into daily life, our swimwear is versatile by nature and considered in every detail.

It’s not just what she wears—it’s what she lives in.

Dos Gardenias is her uniform.

2017

Dos Gardenias launches with a mission to create bold, functional swimwear rooted in sustainability

2019

Expanded our range with sculpted surf-inspired separates.

2025

Redefined what it means to swim—beyond the beach, into the everyday

Dos Gardenias launches with a mission to create bold, functional swimwear rooted in sustainability

Expanded our range with sculpted surf-inspired separates.

Redefined what it means to swim—beyond the beach, into the everyday

MEET DIDI

Dorothy “DiDi” Day is the designer and creative director at the helm of Dos Gardenias, working between Los Angeles, New York, and Hawaii. A sixth-generation Angeleno, she carries forward a family legacy of entrepreneurship and philanthropy while carving her own lane in the worlds of design and culture.

Her influence has long stretched beyond swimwear. DiDi’s eye spans across fashion, music, architecture, art, and design. Before founding Dos Gardenias, she studied photography at Otis Parsons, curated architectural projects, built a contemporary art collection, and was a fixture in LA’s creative scene (before the power of social media encouraged her entrepreneurship). Whether hosting the most talked-about parties in the canyon, discovering the next great band, or collaborating beachside, she’s always been a catalyst for culture.

A lifelong ocean devotee, DiDi launched the fashion and surf-minded lifestyle magazine SALT in 2005. That same passion for style, adventure, and unapologetic individuality led her to her next chapter, building Dos Gardenias into a swimwear brand that balances strength, softness, and the kind of confidence that doesn’t ask for permission.

Our Philosophy

For those who move fast, live loud, and feel most like themselves under the sun.
Dos Gardenias exists to create swimwear that goes beyond the beach—empowering confidence, movement, and self-expression. Experience how powerful feeling good can be.

Unapologetic Femininity

We make waves, we know what we want and we're sexy doing it. Dos Gardenias embraces the multiplicity of strength and softness, creating swimwear that empowers women to own their individuality.

Quality-driven Versatility

Each Dos Gardenias piece is made to move with you—through every phase, shift, and version of who you are. Designed to mold to your body and reflect your energy, our luxury swim is both resilient and sensual: a second skin that empowers you to feel grounded, strong, and entirely yourself. It’s made to last, and made to evolve with you.

Conscious Craftsmanship

Luxury with purpose. Dos Gardenias is committed to sourcing the highest-quality materials—like regenerative nylon and innovative fabrics crafted by world-renowned manufacturers who have led their industries for generations. Every piece is produced locally in Los Angeles, in small batches, through a woman-owned factory that shares our commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and ethical production. By keeping design and production close to home, we ensure that every detail is intentional—proving that responsibility and high fashion not only coexist—they elevate one another.

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