Our story

Built for the way real bodies move.

NERA co-founders Liz and Miranda in Toronto — Liz & Miranda — Co-founders, NERA Swimwear

Welcome to NERA

NERA started with a feeling we both knew too well: swimwear that never quite fit right, never felt fully comfortable, and somehow made the whole experience feel more performative than enjoyable.

After growing up in team environments, we realized how much we missed the sense of community, confidence, and belonging that came with them, and how rare that feeling can feel as you get older.

So we decided to build something different.

NERA is about creating elevated swimwear that fits properly, feels secure, and looks good without sacrificing comfort. But beyond the bikinis themselves, we’re building a brand rooted in connection, confidence, and community.

We want NERA to feel fashionable but approachable. Wholesome but still hot. The kind of space where girls support girls, everyone feels welcome, and you can feel genuinely good in what you’re wearing.

xoxo, Liz & Miranda

“Bodies are not meant to fit swimwear, swimwear is meant to fit bodies.”

Co-founder

Meet Liz

I spent years buying size large tops to fit my cup size, only to end up with a band that would swim up on me and a bikini that never quite looked the way it should. Then, when I looked for swimwear online, I was faced with the inevitable dilemma of picking a cute set or choosing the bottom coverage I actually wanted. I kept thinking: why don’t swim companies offer more variation?

The answer became NERA.

The idea was realized in my third year of university, when my field hockey team became my first—and very honest—focus group. Not one of them had a swim brand they loved. I knew it was time for a brand re-engineering for women who deserve better pieces, full stop.

We built NERA so women can look in the mirror and think, “I look fucking amazing,” and never have to wish certain things were different about themselves or their swimwear. You deserve a bikini that holds you up and lasts a lifetime, not one you have to hold together.

Co-founder

Meet Miranda

I love to travel and procrastinate, so my vacation haul usually happens days before the trip. Still, that has never stopped me from placing an online order and trusting the optimistic end of the estimated shipping window.

I’ve become a bit of an expert on reading a size guide, but who woulda thought that wouldn’t be a foolproof method. A shirt can be a little tight, jorts a little loose, but in a bikini, a sizing mismatch can be lethal—a lesson I’ve learned the hard way on more than one family vacation.

Meanwhile, I’ve worn the same bra size since the end of puberty, and I know I can order a bra online with complete confidence. So why couldn’t bikinis work the same way?

As it turns out, they totally can. That’s precisely what NERA is all about. What started as an idea is now becoming a reality, and we’re thrilled to have you along for the ride.

Our compass

What we stand for

Community

Creating connection through shared experiences.

Precision

Thoughtful, intentional design that prioritizes fit & function.

Originality

A distinct point of view in product and brand.

Integrity

Doing things right, even when it feels harder.

Vitality

Energy, movement, and feeling alive in your body.

Ambition

Building something category-defining.