Our Story, Values, and Team

Mari Brisa Swim

From Colombia to the World

Mari Brisa Swim is an exclusive luxury swim and resort wear line where new and limited collections are made every season. Quality and detail are very important to us, so we hand-make each piece.  Every collection is made artisanally in Colombia, with premium fabrics, and talented hands.

founder story

Inspired by the Sea, Crafted with Love

Founder Maricarmen Burgos was born and raised on the sun-kissed beaches of La Jolla, California, where her free spirit thrived as she explored the shoreline, always in a bikini. Frequently traveling to beaches around the world and visiting her loving family in Colombia, Maricarmen always felt at home by the water. This deep connection to the ocean nurtured her lifelong love for swimwear.

With an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for style, Maricarmen pursued her dreams by studying beauty and fashion at FIDM in Los Angeles. Her love for swimwear and her vision of creating high-quality, comfortable, and uniquely beautiful designs led her to found Mari Brisa Swim. Inspired by her Colombian heritage and the laid-back elegance of California beaches, she crafts timeless, ethereal pieces—each one handmade with love.

values & commitment

Our Commitment to the Planet

At Mari Brisa Swim, we believe in protecting our oceans and lands through sustainable, slow-fashion practices. By carefully choosing local materials to provide a high quality product and using safe dyeing techniques, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint and promote mindful consumption.

  • Planet

    We believe in protecting our oceans and lands through sustainable, slow-fashion practices. By carefully choosing local materials to provide a high quality product and using safe dyeing techniques, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint and promote mindful consumption.

  • Empowering Women

    We support female artists and designers through fair, uplifting collaborations. By partnering with local talent and providing living wages, we amplify women’s voices and grow our creative community sustainably.

  • Handcrafted

    Each garment is lovingly handcrafted by Patricia and a team of skilled artisans she guides and supervises. With care and pride, they bring every piece to life with exceptional craftsmanship.

meet the team

When starting Mari Brisa Swim in 2023, my talented sample sewer, Patricia  hand-made my initial design concepts.  The pieces are exceptional in every way:  fit, comfort, quality, and appeal.  Carlos manages the operations and oversees and tracks the manufacturing process.  Now, as the business grows, we have a fabulous group of local Colombian artisanal women to construct the hand-made pieces.