Seascapes Blog

Stories Beneath the Surface

Take a deep dive into our salt-watery world, with inspiring interviews and surfer profiles, behind-the-scenes inspo from our latest swimwear collections, and travel stories from our surf trips in the tropics.    

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How to choose the best surf bikini

How to choose the best surf bikini

The other day a friend of mine asked if I could create a guide on how to choose the best surf bikini. My friend’s seemingly random request made me realise this precious information is second nature to me and I have been taking it for granted. I hadn’t considered that there are women out there who are confused by the ocean of swimwear options.

So if you are one of these women, I am writing this for you, the ultimate guide on how to choose the best swimwear for surfing.

September 22, 2022
Artist Collaboration: Tropia | Jil-Laura Kloberg

Artist Collaboration: Tropia | Jil-Laura Kloberg

Jil-Laura Kloberg is an artist. freelance graphic designer and art director who we are beyond inspired to collaborate with on the design of Dkoko’s brand new t-shirts, made from sustainably sourced fabrics. We chatted to Jil-Laura about her feminine-inspired, detail-oriented drawings and illustrations and got the inside scoop into life as an artist living her creative passion through her latest illustration and design project, Tropia.  
July 31, 2022
Delilah Hutchins long boarding in Nosara Costa Rica

Surfer Profile: chasing waves with Delilah Hutchins

Delilah Hutchins is a 17 year-old competitive longboard surfer from North Carolina who convinced her mom to move to Costa Rica to chase her surfing dreams. We chatted to Delilah about her plans for the future, what it's like balancing her surf and school schedule in the jungle, and got the inside scoop from her recent experience competing at the Mexi Log Fest
June 28, 2022
Marie surfing at a beautiful sunset in Australia

Surfer Profile: Island hopping with Marie- Moana Troja

Island-hopping competitive surfer and Dkoko brand ambassador Marie-Moana Troja motivates us to chase our dreams and be our best selves, in and out of the water. Living in Australia as a surfer and university student, she balances her studies and surfing career with discipline, drive, and a great sense of humor.
May 30, 2022
REFLECTIONS 2022: Liminal Space in the Southlands

REFLECTIONS 2022: Liminal Space in the Southlands

The ocean is our purest source of inspiration. Experience our journey to the southland jungles of Costa Rica in this beautiful story.
May 04, 2022
Saving Sharks with Madison Stewart

Saving Sharks with Madison Stewart

We caught up with Madison Stewart, Founder of Project Hiu, to learn more about her courageous work saving sharks from overfishing in Indonesia.
March 27, 2022
Sustainable Coral Lust Upcycled Surf swimsuit collection

Lungs for the Soul - The inspiration behind our Coral Lust Capsule

I remember that I started this journey with the conscious decision of breathing. It might sound impossible, but we often forget how to do it. Breathing voluntarily is an act...
November 28, 2021
Sands of Self, Sisterhood at Sea

Sands of Self, Sisterhood at Sea

I wasn’t exactly feeling my best self when I joined the other gals in Playa Hermosa, our meetup spot halfway from the dirt roads of Santa Teresa to our filming...
July 25, 2021
Video + Story: Life in the Sunny Coast, Australia

Video + Story: Life in the Sunny Coast, Australia

Perhaps some of you have wondered why Dkoko, a Costa Rican brand, has so many photos and stories from the beaches of Australia? For those who might not be familiar...
June 09, 2021
Surfer profile: Tia Coulter

Surfer profile: Tia Coulter

My first real memories of surfing are paddling out on the front of dad’s board and surfing tandem with him. When he paddled us onto waves, he would pull me up and hold me by the rashie or wetsuit so I didn’t fall off. He wasn’t bothered about wave size either, we used to paddle into 3-4 footers which freaked me out a bit, but I loved surfing, especially being cheered on by the local Bluff crew I grew up with.
June 08, 2021
Mareas Art Night

Mareas Art Night

When we pause to think about what we enjoy the most, the sea comes to mind as our faithful companion. She embraces us with every wave, purifies our being and...
June 02, 2021
Into the Deep Collection

Into the Deep Collection

It’s the day before the first photo session for our new collection, Into the Deep. I’m at home, readying the bikinis we plan to photograph tomorrow. I feel the softness...
April 24, 2021