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About the Praiana Collection

The Praiana collection celebrates the simplicity of Brazilian fishing village life.
A life lived in the moment, day by day, in the vibrance and natural beauty of the tropics.
A simple life that heightens the senses - the fruit is sweeter, the colors more vivid, the sun is warmer and the language sounds like a song.

Praianas are the beach girls of Brazil. Dedicated to spending their days under the bright sun and in the clear water of the Atlantic ocean. Swimming, surfing, strolling and sunbathing in their colorful bikinis. Watching the pink soft sunsets, and often, the warm golden sunrises.

I was lucky to grow up like that - spending my days on the beach, in appreciation of the gifts of nature and in the warm embrace of a beautiful community where all were treated as friends & neighbors. They say home is where the heart is and my home in Brazil certainly has a lot of heart.

I hope this collection gives you a taste of the tropics, inspires you to live more boldly and roots you in the appreciation for the here and now.

Love, Juliana

About the makena brand

Makena is a Maui based contemporary swim label with a Brazilian heart.

Founder Juliana Lomba brings together the itsy-bitsy Rio bikini of her native Brazil and the laid back island lifestyle of her adopted home in Hawaii to create her signature swim, surf and beach styles.

The Makena collection, inspired by nature, big surf and endless summers, features flattering and functional silhouettes in vibrant colors and prints designed for life lived at its fullest. Our swim and surf styles are complemented by casual separates for life before and after the beach.

Our collections are designed to make women of all ages and sizes feel confident and comfortable, stand up to any wave, and most importantly, designed with the health of the planet and our oceans in mind.

Makena is designed to make memories in, and we are so proud of the beautiful community of free-spirited, big-hearted women that connect with our fashions as well as our message.

Peace, love, and Aloha.