Now more than ever, it's important to shop small and support small online retailers if you can. Purchasing from a small business right now means so much more than just getting a little retail therapy (although we're fervent supporters of that). It's a way of proactively supporting someone's vision, and allowing them to reopen their doors when we return to our normal way of life.
And don't forget, there are real faces behind these stores - real people who are juggling caring for their families, homeschooling their kids, and keeping their loved ones safe. These business have been put through the ringer during this challenging time. Many of them are strictly online businesses, many have brick and mortar stores as well, but all of them have had to adapt. From expanding their shipping methods to curbside pickup to hand-delivering packages, they have stayed flexible and shown that they're willing to put in the work to keep their dreams alive.
So to honor these hardworking people, we're sharing a list of our favorite small business e-tailers. And when you shop for your next cherished L*SPACE piece, we encourage you to support your local boss babe - because when this thing is over, we want them to come back bigger and better than ever before.
YOU CAN SHOP AT THE FOLLOWING STORES ONLINE:
WEST
Beach Chain Girl - CA
Bestswimwear - CA
Bikini.com West - NV
Body & Sol Swimwear - CA
Butterfliesandbikinis - CA
Common Thread - CA
Diane's Beachwear - CA
Evo - OR, WA, CO, BC, UT
Gone Banana's Beachwear - CA
Haven - CO
Hobie Surf Shop - CA
Largo Drive - CA
Mango Molli Swimwear - NM
Popina Swimwear - OR
Prism Boutique - CA
The Shop Laguna - CA
SwimOutlet.com - CA
Swirl Boutique - CA
Unaffected - CA
MIDWEST
Alibi - IN
Big Island Swim & Surf Company - MN
Blond Genius - IA
Londo Mondo - IL
Moosejaw - MI
Splash Tribe - MO
Swimwear World - OH + Canada
SOUTH
Aqua East - FL
Ashe Couture - FL
Bandit and the Babe - GA
Blueline Surf & Paddle Co. - FL
The Cabana Shop - FL
Charyli - FL
Circe - FL
Cove - TX
Estilo - TX
Gypsy Life Surf Shop - FL
HerRoom - TX
The Island Girl - FL
Island Water Sports - FL
Key West Swimwear - FL
KJ Clothier - GA
L.bartlett - TX
Label - AR
Lilac and Lilies - FL
Mermaids Boutique - FL
Old Naples Surf Shop - FL
Ophelia - FL
Petticoat Fair Lingerie + Swim - TX
Rio Bum - TX
Saint Bernard - TX
SteamRoller Blues - AR
Swim Mart - FL
Tyler's - TX
EAST
Flying Point Surf - NY
From Marfa - NC
Journelle - NY
KK Bloom - NC
Las Olas - SC
Luxus Activewear - GA
Obligato - NY
The Salty Babe - RI
Salty's Board Shop - SC
Sea Quest Fashions - MD
South Beach Swimsuits - CT
Splash on Main - SC
Waterlily - NJ
Whalebone Surf - NC
HAWAII
The Bikini Market
Bikinibird
Cosmopolitan Sun Shop
Society Bikini Hawaii
PUERTO RICO
INTERNATIONAL
Bigley Shoes & Clothing - Canada - ON
Big Sun Beachwear - BC
Body & Beach - Canada - QC
Boheme Collective - Canada - BC
The Bumwrap - Canada - BC
Cobalt Swim - Canada - ON
Good Neighbour - Canada - ON
Kayokoko Swimwear - BC
Loversland - Canada - ON
Man + Woman - BC
Melmira - Canada - ON
Miss Boss - Canada - AB
Sandpipers - Canada - ON
Shop Iridescent - Canada - ON
Simon's - Canada - QC
Sundra - Canada - ON
Swimwear World
Tallow - ON
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