From Burnout to Beachwear...

The KIKOKAI Story

"I started KIKOKAI after walking away from the corporate world—tired of desk life, burned out from health issues, and feeling uninspired.

I’d always dreamed of building something meaningful and creative. I’ve been playing the violin since age 6 and have always had a passion for design, but I wasn’t sure if I could make it happen.

So, I took time out: I traveled, reconnected with myself, and reignited my creative spark by enrolling in every design course I could find. That journey led me here.

Kikokai is a brand built to reconnect us—to nature, movement, and moments that feel real. It’s about simplicity, escape, and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing who you are."

— James, Founder

The Mission

KIKOKAI is your call to adventure — to step outside your comfort zone and embrace the unknown.

Designed in London and inspired by nature, we create stylish, functional beachwear for the modern man.

Our mission is to inspire men to chase their dreams and live confidently, in and out of the water.