The Kini Team
Meet the talented women who make FollowingDory Swimwear what it is.
Owner |Creator| Designer
Dory Bailey, 44
Owner @followingdory_swimwear
Virginia Beach, VA
Dory Bailey is a fashion-forward creative with a refined eye for global design and purposeful style. A Colorado native and seasoned traveler, she draws inspiration from decades of movement - living abroad, immersing herself in diverse cultures, and translating worldly beauty into modern, wearable fashion. Her work lives at the intersection of femininity and edge: confident, intentional, and quietly rebellious.
Her wanderlust has shaped not only her personal style, but her approach to design—favoring thoughtful materials, longevity over trends, and pieces that feel as effortless as they are elevated. Often found in swimwear styled far beyond the beach, Dory champions versatility, sustainability, and slow fashion with a point of view. Her collections are designed to move with women through real life: travel, motherhood, adventure, and everything in between.
As a devoted mother of three, Dory is deeply community-minded, weaving generosity and responsibility into both her brand ethos and daily life. Whether supporting local makers, advocating for conscious production, or creating opportunities that give back to communities, she believes fashion should serve people and the planet alike.
When she isn’t designing, Dory can be found exploring fashion capitals from New York to Paris, Milan to Morocco and often solo, always curious, and guided by her passion for fashion rather than itinerary. Her work speaks to retailers and partners seeking authenticity, global influence, and a brand built on substance as much as style.
Noy Grey, 44
Production Manager
Noy is the quiet backbone of the brand’s craftsmanship. An expert seamstress whose hands have shaped garments for more than three decades. A Thailand native and longtime U.S. military spouse, her life and work are rooted in discipline, precision, and an unwavering respect for the art of construction.
Sewing is not a role Noy stepped into, it is a lifelong practice. From pattern refining to large-scale fabric and material cuts, she oversees the most critical stages of manufacturing, ensuring every piece meets the brand’s exacting standards. Her mastery lies in the details: clean lines, structural integrity, and a finish that speaks to durability as much as beauty.
Quality is not a checklist for Noy, it is a personal ethic. Her craftsmanship reflects generations of textile tradition combined with the rigor required for modern production. She brings calm authority to the manufacturing process, balancing efficiency with care, and scale with intention.
As a military spouse, Noy embodies resilience and adaptability, seamlessly blending global heritage with American industry. Her work ensures that each garment is not only designed with purpose, but built to last - honoring the belief that true sustainability begins with exceptional construction.