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Harbor
Q&A
manufacturing facilities to be broken down, spun,
sewn, and shipped out.
How many pet bottles go into making a Fair Harbor
swim trunk or boardshorts?
Each pair of boardshorts or swim trunks makes use of
approximately 11 recycled plastic bottles. We project to
use more than 100,000 recycled bottles this year alone.
How many collections do you come up with every
year? How many styles are there in each collection?
This definitely varies; we don’t have a set number of
styles or even collection schedule. It’s an extremely
organic, creative process that we’re navigating as we
go. We just released our debut women’s collection in
May, and have more exciting things planned for the
future.
Tell us about FH’s soon-to-be launched women’s
swimwear line.
We just launched our first women’s collection,
spearheaded by Caroline, my sister, co-founder and
creative director. The line was inspired by her time
spent in Fair Harbor, as well as abroad in Australia.
It speaks to the inclusivity of the island that I spoke
to earlier, and Caroline aims to make this collection
about body positivity. There’s a style for everyone and
the intent is to feel comfortable in your suit—whether
you’re lounging around, playing beach volleyball, or
riding some waves.
How many retail stores do you have? Do you plan to
open more?
Our first retail space opened in downtown Manhattan
in May. We have thoughtfully designed the space with
Made from recycled plastic bottles, organic cotton and a bit of spandex for stretch,
One Short is one of the best-selling styles. These shorts can be worn throughout
the day at the beach and into the evening by throwing on a collared shirt.
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