Tied Sunwear
Effortless UPF50+ protection, because living in the sun shouldn't mean hiding from its rays.
About the Business
Tied Sunwear is a women's UPF50+ clothing brand designed for women who don't want to choose between looking good and being protected. Born out of a personal mission to help our mom find sun-protective clothing she'd actually want to wear, we set out to create a better option than what was on the market.
Our signature SunLuxe fabric is inherently sun-protective, no chemical treatments required, and blocks over 98% of UVA and UVB rays while remaining lightweight, breathable, and effortlessly stylish. Inspired by ready-to-wear silhouettes, our collection moves seamlessly from brunch to beach to sunset cocktails.
Our mission is to help women enjoy the sun with confidence, comfort, and style, no compromises required.
Kelly Casaccio
My sister Laura and I didn't originally set out to start a fashion brand, we set out to help our mom. When she was diagnosed with melanoma, it changed how our whole family thought about the sun, and watching her struggle to find sun-protective clothing that actually fit her style became the spark for everything that followed. Everything on the market felt bulky, clinical, and nothing like the way she wanted to dress.
That frustration turned into Tied Sunwear. Neither of us came from fashion or apparel backgrounds, we learned fabric sourcing, UPF testing, and manufacturing from scratch, driven by the idea that sun protection shouldn't mean sacrificing style. Building the company alongside my sister has meant a lot of trial and error, but also a shared sense of purpose that's kept us going through the hard parts.
Today, running Tied Sunwear means constantly asking how we can make protection feel effortless, for our mom, and for every woman who wants to feel like herself out in the sun.
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The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program connects extraordinary women entrepreneurs with the essential tools to scale, lead and shape the economy. Most importantly, Fellows engage with decision-makers and founders who are committed to growing together and building with intention.
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