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Isabella Bailey

Isabella Bailey (born April 10, 2001) is a Brazilian-American fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is the founder and creative director of ISMÊ Swim, a San Diego-based swimwear brand noted for its focus on Generation Z consumers and its integration of Brazilian beach culture with Southern California aesthetics.

Early life and education

Bailey was born in Brazil and raised in a family with a 25-year history in the fashion retail industry; her parents operated clothing boutiques and a footwear company. She moved to the United States to attend San Diego State University (SDSU).

In 2021, while travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic kept her in Brazil, Bailey utilized her parents’ professional network to scout local fabric markets and manufacturers. This period served as the developmental phase for her own swimwear line.

Career

ISMÊ Swim Bailey launched ISMÊ Swim in 2021 during her sophomore year at SDSU, using $1,000 in personal savings. The brand's initial growth was driven by grassroots marketing and "pop-up" retail events on the SDSU campus. Bailey gained attention for her "hands-on" approach, which included 12-hour shifts selling directly to students and visiting sorority houses to conduct market research.

Design and Business Model

The brand is distinguished by its use of "tactile" and textured fabrics, including velvet, ribbed finishes, and shimmery materials. Bailey often incorporates hand-applied accessories such as beads, charms, and pendants into her designs. Reflecting her heritage, the brand's silhouettes frequently feature Brazilian-cut cheeky designs.

ISMÊ Swim operates on a "storytelling" release model, where each collection is presented as a thematic "chapter" with dedicated photographic campaigns. To maintain accessibility for its primary collegiate demographic, Bailey maintains a pricing strategy where core pieces are sold for under $40.

As a young female founder, I hope my journey with ISMÊ shows other women that you don’t need to have everything perfectly figured out to start. You just need to start.

— Isabella Bailey, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

Recognition

In April 2025, Bailey was featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit "Female Founder Friday" series, which highlights women entrepreneurs making significant impacts in the fashion and lifestyle sectors.

References

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^ name="SI-Founder">Panchal, Ananya. "How Brazilian Roots and Gen-Z Insight Shaped ISMÊ Swim’s Evolution", Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, April 18, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
^ name="Instagram">Bailey, Isabella. "ISMÊ Swim Official Instagram", @ismeswim. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
^ name="HoneyPop">"Your Fave The Summer I Turned Pretty Song Moment, But Make It An ISMÊ Swim Set", The Honey POP, September 24, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2026.

[1] ="SI-Founder">Panchal, Ananya. "How Brazilian Roots and Gen-Z Insight Shaped ISMÊ Swim’s Evolution", Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, April 18, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2026.

[2] ="Instagram">Bailey, Isabella. "ISMÊ Swim Official Instagram", @ismeswim. Retrieved March 24, 2026.

[3] ="HoneyPop">"Your Fave The Summer I Turned Pretty Song Moment, But Make It An ISMÊ Swim Set", The Honey POP, September 24, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2026.

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