Custom Swimsuits from Lantana Boutique
Tara A. Spears
Have you dreamed of owning a swimsuit that you didn’t have to pull and tug on? Look no farther than Lantana Boutique in La Penita! Professional fashion designer and seamstress, Evelyn Flores, can take your vision and make a suit that is a perfect fit for your body. Imagine, not only a perfect fit but you can choose your color and style. You deserve a beautiful, custom swimsuit for your vacation! The boutique is open Monday through Saturday 10:00 am til 2:00 and 4:00 to 8:00pm. Evelyn is bilingual so she can assist all of her customers easily. It requires two personal fittings when you order a swimsuit and construction takes a week until delivery so be sure to allow enough time.
Although Evelyn was born in California (which is how she first acquired English) her family returned to Mexico when she was seven. “When I was deciding what to study at university, my father wanted me to learn a business field or accounting,” said Evelyn. “But my heart was set on fashion design.” Her parents own La Unica Furniture stores and would have liked Evelyn to come into the business. But when Evelyn stayed with her creative talent and graduated from Guadalajara University with a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, her family couldn’t be prouder of her determination and success! Now at age 24, Evelyn is achieving her life dream of owning her own clothing boutique while using her training to make original clothing. “I wanted to return to La Penita to be near family but also because I felt that as a tourist destination Jaltemba Bay is a good market for custom swimwear.”
I’m always loved color and how different fabrics look on the body,” explained Evelyn. “I enjoy working with my hands and creating beautiful things.” Her biggest satisfaction as a designer is seeing her product make her customer happy. When not working Evelyn likes to travel to see new places and learn new things. But, Evelyn says, “Sometimes I also like to just sit quietly and imagine. It’s great being my own boss but there is stress.”
Like a true artist, Evelyn is passionate about fashion design. “For any swim suit or clothes to have my brand, I demand that the garment meet my quality standards. My design philosophy is that all Lantana beachwear must be perfectly constructed from top quality fabric that is fade resistant and durable material. I take pride in knowing that my swimwear will not only be beautiful but hold up to real use.” Evelyn’s long term goal is to have a string of ocean front swim wear shops in various towns.
Just the selection of her boutique name, Lantana, has an interesting backstory. “When I was dreaming of opening my own store, I wanted the name to stand for my ideals,” explained Evelyn. “I wanted to honor my country so I chose a native Mexican flower. Lantana is durable, it is beautiful, it is delicate all at the same time. And it has a wonderful variety of colors, just as my garments do!” When asked about the styles Lantana is presenting at the 2018 Fashion Show, “I would define them as romantic and feminine.”
No matter what your body shape- mature or different size top/bottom- Evelyn can create a lovely, comfortable swimsuit just for you. Stop by the boutique to browse the sample or bring in a swimsuit picture from a magazine. Lantana also offers beach cover ups, hats, and original jewelry that Evelyn makes. You’ll enjoy seeing her new designs modeled at the Fashion Show January 24, 2018.
Go online to www.mujeresamujeres.com to purchase event tickets with a credit card or come to the Guayabitos Monday outdoor market to purchase.
