At $145, the DETA Gigi Top Sage sits in the upper tier of independent women's swimwear — not impulse-buy territory. What justifies the ask is the data behind it: continuously stocked at Kordal Studio since April 2022, 51 months and counting, which points to steady sell-through and quiet reorders rather than hype. The sage colorway reads muted enough to pair beyond the pool deck.

Good: 51 months of proven sell-through · Sage pairs well beyond swimwear · Stocked by a curated indie retailer

Trade-offs: Only one boutique carries it · $145 is steep for a swim top