We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on March 3, 2012.

Happy to Spring to all - we have a lot of good news to share!

Update #4 · Apr 16, 2012 · comment
Dear backers of Estuaries,

We hope you are all doing well :)

Thank you again for supporting us and we have had very good progress with the Estuaries label.!  With the kickstarter funds, we were able to accomplish so much :

  • Finalized designs for a final fit and be ready for production, with a first delivery end of May. 
  • Produced sample pieces that were submitted to Sports Illustrated February 2013 Swimsuit edition  Wish us luck!!! 
  • Signing up for CurveExpo swim/lingerie show at the Javits center here in New York Aug 5-7.  (Miami was just too far for us to be able to control the event properly). 
  • Secured an order with DEEN boutique in Jersey City, NJ located on the bottom floor of the Trump Tower.  On sale at the store and online around June 1st!

******A lot of people are wondering what our distribution channels are and we have decided to do wholesale to specialty and swim boutiques to start with, then expand thereafter.  

The next steps include : building our website (which we have a graphic designer and web developer working on), work with a publicist to submit pieces to magazines & publications, preparing for the tradeshow, work on a short film, and keep introducing our brand to boutiques before our full launch at the CurveExpo- if you know any buyer/owner who might be interested in carrying swim pieces, let us know ;)

And not to worry!  We haven't forgotten your rewards- there has been a lot of good going on and once we have some down time, we will notify you of when you should expect your rewards, cuz you deserve them :)

Happy spring and love to all.

Big warm hugs,

Zhu Ru & Layla

layla@estuariesny.com 

www.estuariesny.com

facebook.com/estuariesny

 

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    Your name will be honored and credited on our website as a supporter for our first collection launch. ***this reward level is added to ALL rewards below****

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    Exclusive Invitation to our "friends and family" sales event ****this reward level is added to ALL rewards below****

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    A 5x7 postcard size - hand drawn sketches of our designs. Memories are made of these.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
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    A beautiful handmade card created by our graphic artiste friend.. inspired by the sun, warmth and love.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
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    A everyday, anyday Estuaries drawstring pouch made of designer fabric

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
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    A specially made keychain w/Estuaries logo

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    (10%) Credit code to be used towards swimwear of your choice

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    Estuaries canvas tote bag - can be used for the beach, for groceries, for whatever you want :)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    A soft everyday Estuaries t-shirt.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    (20% off) Credit code to be used towards swimwear of your choice

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    20 backers

    A lovely beach-y towel w/Estuaries logo

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    A comfy and portable inflatable beach chair. It's a really sweet concept :)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    6 backers

    An exclusive signature mesh T-Shirt w/zipper detail. It's a T-Shirt. And Bag.! Double awesomeness. 3 sizes avail in black or eggshell color. Unisex.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    A signature (ultra soft, ultra nice) Estuaries sarong wrap. It's triples as a sarong, a towel, or a wrap dress.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    A special invitation to our next Photo Shoot. Get behind the scene - bright flashes, models, music, food and champagne. It's a fun time!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    A surprise gift just for you ! It’ll be related to water, skies and the sun. We'll make sure you’ll like it and you’ll have use for it :)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    A personalized and custom fabrication of swimwear made especially to fit you and your lifestyle + a special surprise gift

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012