Starting this spring, new swimwear brand Mayanna enters the market with a refined, deeply personal vision—one that redefines the category through craftsmanship, memory and a heightened sensory experience. Founded by mother-daughter duo Jen Johnson and Akinda Ackerman, the luxury label bridges the timeless elegance of the French Riviera with the relaxed sensibility of California, offering a debut collection that feels both intimate and elevated.
At the core of Mayanna is a philosophy rooted in nostalgia and emotional connection. Conceived from the idea that the garments we cherish most are those intertwined with our memories, the brand approaches swimwear through the lens of the five senses—placing particular emphasis on touch. This perspective materializes in a collection defined by tactile richness, where each piece is designed not only to be seen, but to be felt. “We wanted to create something that feels as special as the memories you make in it,” said Ackerman. “Swimwear should move with you, feel luxurious, and evoke confidence and joy.”
Central to that experience are the fabrics themselves. Mayanna distinguishes its offering through couture-inspired bi-stretch jacquards sourced from an artisanal heritage mill in Lyon, France. Woven with recycled materials, these textiles balance sculptural structure with fluid movement, lending each silhouette a bold, woven richness—pieces with the kind of presence that gets remembered.
Production remains equally intentional. Each garment is crafted in small batches in Los Angeles by multigenerational artisan teams, ensuring not only meticulous attention to detail but also ethical working conditions and a transparent supply chain. This localized approach reinforces Mayanna’s emphasis on human connection—transforming each piece into a product of both design and craftsmanship.
Visually and emotionally, the debut collection for SS26—La Rêverie, meaning “daydream” in French—draws inspiration from the unhurried rhythms of the South of France, particularly Lourmarin, a destination that informs the brand’s relaxed yet sensual silhouettes. Saturated florals, sun-drenched color and golden thread woven through jacquard fabric evoke the feeling of long afternoons on the riviera—warm light, still air, nowhere to be. The result is swimwear born from that dream—richly woven, boldly colored and made to hold the memories of the moments you wear it.
Mayanna positions itself as more than a swimwear label. It is an invitation to slow down, to savor and to invest in garments that carry meaning—where luxury is defined not only by how something looks but by how it lives with you over time.
