Monday, April 20, 2009

SURFKINI... MINI-PROFILE- ON CREATOR... ANNIE HENLEY

hello darlings, with spring upon us and summer just around the corner, I thought it only appropriate to profile an outdoors product... the choice was between a new insect repellent and a sexy bikini that you can surf in... guess which one won out... hehe... so today we are profiling Annie the CEO of Surfkini... Enjoy...

Thanks for taking the time to answer a few questions Annie... We love you...



WIIN: What is your full name? AH: Annie Henley...

WIIN: What it is that you do and how long have you done it? AH: SURFKINI™ designer, 2years: Developing high end surf wear for women...

WIIN: What brought you to NY originally and where are you from? Also what is your heritage? AH: I was found in Kansas City Missouri at age 15 by a model scout for Next Models. I'm part Cherokee Indian...





WIIN: In 5 words are less please describe you personal style? AH: I dress according to my mood...

WIIN: Who is your favorite designer of the moment and why? AH: Louis De Gamma rocks my world!

WIIN: What or who has been your greatest fashion influence? AH: Jean-Paul Gautier, because he can do no wrong...




WIIN: In 5 years what do you envision for your company and for yourself? AH: I'm looking to meld a sexy style with function within the world of women surfers. The SURFKINI™ offers protection of the vulnerable areas that usually get thrashed during an epic day of surfing. Surfer girls should concentrate more on having fun and enjoying their surfing experience than getting banged up... and look good doing it!

Also collaborating with artists, like the Brazilian stylings of Rodrigo Lima and the Picasso-esque talent of Sandra Barbosa, to paint one-of-a-kind SURFKINI's

WIIN: What is your favorite piece of clothing at the moment? AH: My Mixona bra because it cradles the bosom…

WIIN: What side projects are you currently involved in? AH: I am a board member of Rose Charities and I just recently returned from Cambodia and Vietnam working with kids and raising awareness of the problems that plague them. Our travels will soon to be featured on Current TV



WIIN: Who is your favorite dressed celebrity? AH: Barack Obama

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