Scampi’s effortless, classy Scandinavian look this year comes in iconic stripes and prints reminiscent of legendary swim resorts.
Swimwear that won’t wear out the planet Imagine lazing in the dappled shade of a palm tree on a tropical beach – in a flattering swimming costume, basking in the sun, listening to the waves of the deep turquoise sea rolling in. Then you realise: ‘Hang on – what about my carbon footprint? The flights? The strain on local resources? The sustainability of the outfit?’. Relax. Scandinavian company Scampi has created the climate-clever swimwear alternative, offering peace of mind. As Dory says in Finding Nemo: “Just keep swimming!” By Ulrika Kuoppa-Jones | Photos: Scampi
For Scampi CEO Emelie Olsson, 37, sustainable working and living go hand in hand. She left the hustle and bustle of city life in Stockholm to enjoy the serenity of nature in the famous ski resort Åre. Now she’s living the back-to-nature dream in Bali with her young family. “Life is simple; we live in tune with nature. We hardly shop, we eat vegan food, we surf and are involved in the local community. My kids go to an amazing sustainable 38 | Issue 135 | April/May 2020
school here in the jungle. Working in Bali fills me with a whole new energy – we’re all tuned into an eco-friendly vibe here,” CEO Olsson smiles. Our lives have traditionally revolved around work and putting in the hours. But times are changing. Sustainable living is on everyone’s mind: to live and work with consideration for nature. “When I took over Scampi in 2016, my
Emelie Olsson, CEO.