The Makers

Meet the women who make Following Dory Swimwear what it is.

 

Owner |Creator| Designer

Dory Bailey

Owner @followingdory_swimwear

Virginia Beach, VA

Production Manager | Head Seamstress

Suphan Gray

Virginia Beach, VA

Small Batch Luxury

Hand-Cut. Hand-Made. Small Batch.

Every piece is individually hand-cut and meticulously handmade in small batches, right here in America and never mass-produced. Our swimwear is crafted by our team with intention. From our fabric selection to final stitch, allowing for precision, consistency, and uncompromising quality. Small-batch production ensures thoughtful design, reduced waste, and garments that feel considered, not rushed. This is slow luxury: fewer pieces, higher standards, and swimwear made to be worn, remembered, and kept.