Hi, I'm Mei — the heart behind KILAU 🤍 In 2022, when I took the chance to make Bali my temporary home, I thought finding the perfect bikini bottoms for my new endless summer would be easy. But surprisingly, I kept running into the same frustration — bikini bottoms that either covered too much or didn’t flatter the way I hoped. All I was looking for was something that matched the classic shape of simple thongs, so my tan line would also look good in underwear. But nothing seemed to strike that balance between form and function.

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Fast forward two years later, KILAU was born — out of a desire to design bikini bottoms that “just make sense”: minimal, yet providing elegant coverage for a secure and flattering fit. And fueled by a love for Indonesia, it was a no-brainer to produce the swimwear right here, working with talented artisans and giving back to the local community along the way.

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The brand name KILAU is inspired by the Indonesian phrase “kilau matahari,” which translates to “sun glitter.” This enchanting term describes the sparkling shimmer that is created when sunlight reflects off moving bodies of water — like ocean waves. And just as the human body is largely made of water, the name KILAU embodies the idea that our pieces transform you into the perfect canvas for the sun, allowing you to shimmer and shine under its warm embrace while leaving you with the perfect, cheeky tan lines.​​​