About us

Our Story
Britokinis is an Austin-based swimwear brand for confident women. Bold, flattering, and comfortable, each piece moves with you and is designed to be remembered.

Meet the Founder
Ellenya Brito founded Britokinis on the shores of Mussulo Island, just off the coast of Luanda, Angola. Ellenya spent countless hours on its beaches, and the ocean shaped her love of creativity and self-expression. Like so many women, she struggled to find swimwear that felt as good as it looked. Most of it was forgettable or made for someone else. So she set out to create the swimwear she always wished existed: pieces that make a statement the moment you put them on.

From Mussulo to Austin, Britokinis carries that same spirit: warm, bold, and unapologetically confident.

Made in Limited Runs
We make every Britokinis style in a run of just 50 pieces. Once it sells out, we never restock it. That’s intentional. When you wear Britokinis, you’re wearing something rare.

Designed with Intention
Every piece starts with a feeling. Before a single stitch is sewn, Ellenya considers how a woman will feel wearing it: walking the shore, diving into the water, owning the moment. We obsess over fit, fabric, and finish at every step. Our debut collection, 18th Degree, brings that energy to life in standout animal prints across mix-and-match triangle sets, boyshorts you can wear high or low, and scoop-neck one-pieces.

Our Promise
We believe confidence isn’t something you put on, but the right swimsuit can remind you it was always there. That’s the Britokinis promise: pieces that celebrate your shape, turn heads, and make every beach day feel like your best one.