About Us
SOL VAE, founded in Hawaii, is a value-based company known for its innovative hybrid bra. Carbon neutral at its launch in 2021, the founder-led brand operates with its "thoughtfully curated" approach to meet the athletic and everyday needs of active women—on land, water, or heated studios. Its versatile styles are manufactured in the USA, made with regenerative Italian material, and offer trusted design and performance benefits.
SOL VAE currently serves customers in the United States through its eCommerce website. For all the details, please visit / and follow @sol_vae.
Contact + Social Handles to Tag
⦿ Instagram: @sol_vae
⦿ Facebook: /solvae.co
⦿ Media + Interview Inquiries: [email protected]
⦿ Customer Support: [email protected]
⦿ Website + Store: /
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Founder Bio
Bridget Thorpe's Story
Bridget Thorpe is the Founder and CEO of SOL VAE, a value-based brand known for its innovative hybrid bra.
Prior to launching SOL VAE, Bridget advised 40+ global Fortune 500 corporations across 4 continents to strategize and communicate their sustainability initiatives. She collaborated with design experts for 6 years, who've worked with the world's most influential activewear and luxury apparel brands, to consciously redefine an athletic, everyday staple.
Raised in Hawaii, Bridget was originally going to be named Solveig (pronounced SOL-vae), a family name that powerfully translates as "sunshine way" and “woman of the house”.
She received her BS and her MBA with honors. Bridget currently lives in Kauai with her husband Elliott and their dog Panda.
Product Facts + Testimonials
Hybrid Scoop
This lower impact, versatile silhouette features graceful curves and confident color pops. It's recommended for all-day comfort, everyday wear, and is easy to take on and off. Thoughtfully curated highlights include:
⦿ USA manufacturing
⦿ Regenerative Italian material
⦿ Trusted design
⦿ Recycled, minimal packaging
⦿ All the performance features customers love
"I seriously wear it in every single workout. It's the only one I wear now and
I'm in it all the time! I love the design."
- Julie R.
Hybrid Crossback
This twist on the classic racerback style is designed for a secure, unstoppable feeling in all-terrain activities. It's recommended for challenging workouts, maximum movement, and is easy to take on and off. Thoughtfully curated highlights include:
⦿ USA manufacturing
⦿ Regenerative Italian material
⦿ Trusted design
⦿ Recycled, minimal packaging
⦿ All the performance features customers love
"I am IN LOVE. It is so incredibly comfortable and the fabric feels very high quality. I have been able to comfortably run in it, do yoga, and lift weights. I have been wearing it 24/7!"
- Rachel A.
Additional Resources
Our quality hybrid bras are designed and delivered under our thoughtfully curated rubric. Learn more about our process, founder, and values here.
Our responsibility practice is built upon Environmental + Social pillars. We also detail our carbon footprint, material traceability, and goals ahead here.
Please email [email protected] for all interview and media related inquiries. You may also access our customer FAQs below.
