Location

Byron Bay, Australia

Founded

2016

Price range

A$45 – A$329

Shipping

Worldwide

Catalogue

119 products

Size range

1–6

New arrivals

4 this month

Hakea

About

Hakea is an Australian swimwear and surfwear label for women, started in 2016 by Casey Eastwell and based in Byron Bay. Eastwell left a graphic design job to start the brand after searching for minimal yet interesting swimwear that fit well, stayed put in the surf and suited her style. Hakea merges the laid-back feeling of surf culture with clean lines, and it is named after an Australian native plant known for its diversity and resilience. The label makes versatile one-pieces such as the Terrain and Halter, long-sleeve surf suits like the Cosmos, rashguards like the Aire Turtle Neck and bikinis such as the Voyage and Santiago. It also makes linen dresses, Holiday crossbody bags, belts and linen beach blankets. Hakea is designed in Australia, and its swimwear has been sewn by a small production team in Bali, Indonesia. The swimwear uses ECONYL and REPREVE recycled nylon, while the apparel uses deadstock fabrics and natural fibres such as linen, silk and organic cotton. The brand favours small, thoughtfully timed collections and seasonless designs. Hakea is an independent, female-founded brand led by Eastwell as creative director, with a Byron Bay showroom called Sunup Space.

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What kind of clothing does Hakea make?

Hakea is an Australian swim and surf label making minimal, functional swimwear for women who swim, surf and travel. It makes one-pieces, bikinis, rashguards and surf suits, plus a small range of linen dresses, leather bags, belts and beach goods.

What swimsuits and other pieces does Hakea sell?

Hakea's swimwear includes one-pieces like the Terrain and Halter, long-sleeve surf suits like the Cosmos, rashguards like the Aire Turtle Neck, and bikini tops and bottoms like the Voyage and Santiago. It also sells linen dresses, Holiday crossbody bags, linen beach blankets and surf books.

How much does Hakea cost?

Hakea is a mid-range brand, with bikini tops and bottoms from about A$99 to A$139. One-pieces cost around A$230–A$289, rashguards about A$150–A$175 and long-sleeve surf suits up to about A$329.

Where is Hakea located?

Hakea is based in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, where it has a showroom called Sunup Space that's open by appointment. It sells online and through stockists.

Who founded Hakea?

Hakea was founded by Casey Eastwell, a former graphic designer who couldn't find swimwear that stayed put in the surf and suited her style. She has dated the brand's start to 2016, while its website says it was founded in 2018.

Who owns Hakea?

Hakea describes itself as an independent, female-founded brand led by its founder and creative director, Casey Eastwell.

Where is Hakea made, and is it sustainable?

Hakea is designed in Australia, and its swimwear has been sewn by a small production team in Bali, Indonesia. Its swimwear uses ECONYL and REPREVE recycled nylon, while its apparel uses deadstock fabrics and natural fibres like linen, silk and organic cotton.

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