Take a Bite Outta the Big Peach with SAINT ONDRES

From the dorms of Michigan State University to the streets of Atlanta, Georgia, Saint has
taken her brand to the next step of Black American fashion.
The handmade, designed in house swimwear began in 2020 built off personal funding,
strategic marketing strategies and the strong passion for creating that elevated bikinis
being more than swimwear, but representation of how expression through fashion is one of
the main foundations of Black culture.

However, the journey was not a straight line. In 2016, the breakthrough name of Saint
Ondres launched as a denim brand with notable skirts, jackets and jeans. This was the first
step in the profound transformation of the signature two-piece bikini set, which has placed
Saint in conversations across the United States, while also reflecting the brand’s
continued evolution and the deepening story behind its creative growth and identity.
From there, the power of self-expression, innovation, and creative freedom inspired a
brand that Saint felt best reflected the messages conveyed through Black fashion.

The growing cultural fashion house’s significance is ultimately driven by its commitment to
redefine black culture by highlighting its empowering impact on individuals worldwide. The
identities and comfort that Black Americans subconsciously communicate through
fashion, food or music is the focal point of Saint Ondres, centering Black expression into
luxury.

Luxurious in experience.

Luxurious in creation.

Every piece is hand-designed and sewn with purpose, carrying an intentional story within
each fabric that reflects lived experiences. The art of Black safe spaces, shared
references/language and self-confidence is what characterizes the overall essence of the
brand and how the connection between Black livelihood and fashion meets in the middle.
Launching worldwide across all platforms, Saint Ondres officially arrives on June 19, 2026,
marking a powerful Juneteenth rebrand that celebrates the influence, creativity, and
lasting impact of Black culture through swimwear.

Article credit: Latrese Pace