Monte & Lou bikini company Australian founders sign deal with David Jones

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Two Australian women have signed a lucrative deal with upmarket department store David Jones after launching a boutique swimwear label last year.  

Best friends Kay Howitt and Lynne Tramonte had forged a very successful career working in the swimwear industry, but last year decided to launch their very own label Monte & Lou.

Co-founder and creative director Ms Howitt told news.com.au the pair had worked for some of the biggest brands, before several retailers asked her to go it alone. 

Ms Howitt said one of the reasons why their swimwear brand has already turned over a million dollars in sales is the garments' exclusive 'quick drying technology'. 

'Our luxurious exclusive printed and plain fabrics are lightweight and engineered to provide a garment that not only feels beautiful against your skin but is also quick to dry which means no more sitting in a soggy swimsuit,' Ms Howitt said.

She said all of the garments in the range are fully lined with an exclusive smooth-to-touch nylon elastane fabric, which not only feels great but also sculpts the body. 

Ms Tramonte said Kay and

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