Press
Those Seen Dancing swimwear has been adored by customers since 2017 and recognized by the following media outlets.
Modern Luxury Hawaiʻi
Swim Break
Our Illusion Upcycled Mesh One Piece was featured on the cover of the May/June 2025 issue with Kamahaʻo Medeiros and Kaipo Dudoit.
Modern Luxury Hawaiʻi
THE HOTTEST SWIM FASHIONS BY THE SHORE IN WAIKIKI
"Poolside or seaside, Hawaiʻi's shores are always the place to spot the hottest swim fashions..."
Modern Luxury Hawaiʻi
In the Swim of Things
"With local favorite swimwear by Acacia, Poolside Paradiso, Posh Pua, Pulau, Those Seen Dancing and more, our editor-at-large IJfke Ridgley showcases the latest trends of the season in her fashion feature, 'In the Swim of Things,' shot at Wayfinder Waikiki..."
Modern Luxury Insider's Guide
These Stylish Bikinis Align With Hawaiian Lifestyle
"Shoppers can choose from their most popular swimwear for tanning, the Mega triangle top and Keys sliding string bottom...But if you’re looking to make a statement, Shibuya suggests her standout, the Martini one-piece.
'I love that we can offer a high-quality swimwear brand that is responsibly made so that our customers can feel great about wearing it on the inside, and out,' she says.
'My focus for the brand is to uplift values [of] authenticity and sustainability in fashion, and I love that this aligns with our lifestyle in Hawai‘i.'"
One-Six Magazine, Kaimukī to Kāhala
Dancing in the Sun
"'When we look deeper, there is always more to discover.'
Believe it or not, that sentiment rings true for Shibuya's swimwear, too. Beyond their bright colors and trendy prints, the bikinis are designed, produced and shipped with sustainability in mind..."
ELLE
Miami Swim Week
"Designers from around the world flocked to [Miami, FL] to present their latest creations in swimwear and resort collections, marking the must-have pieces of the summer 2023 season..."
Fashion Week Online
A Glimmering Presentation of Emerging Talent in Clothing
"...[Those Seen Dancing swimwear] has been designed to let you feel the sun on your skin, to let you get more than just a garment that is a dime a dozen, and to be sustainable and Eco friendly.
Those Seen Dancing’s upcoming collection is the most impressive yet. It has focused on elevated swim staples, which are essential pieces that have been up lifted into a totally new era, with new prints that have been designed to embody tropical destinations..."
ET Online
37 Lunar New Year Gift Ideas From AAPI-Owned Businesses to Celebrate the Year of the Tiger
"There are so many amazing Asian-American and Pacific Islander-owned brands to buy from, especially small businesses -- from family-owned companies to self-made, entrepreneurial ventures -- that prioritize quality over quantity. Many AAPI-founded brands bring communities closer together, while simultaneously supporting non-profit organizations...
Because of the founder's degree and background in environmental science, Those Seen Dancing takes on an eco-friendly approach to creating its products."
MidWeek Hawaiʻi
Style
"A lifelong obsession with bikinis paid off for the Honolulu native, who started her brand, Those Seen Dancing, in 2017. Shibuya, who holds an environmental science degree, is proud to design each piece herself, and works directly with a small production team to ensure the suits are original and ethically made..."
