After moving from Haiti to New York as a teenager. My relationship with fashion began while modeling. I always had a passion for fashion and beauty. After moving to New York City, the fashion capital of the world, I pursued my dreams of becoming a swimwear designer where all dreams become a reality.
Today, Johanne Brazela, also known as Jo Bella is the founder of Haitian Doll by Jo Bella swimwear line. Her swimwear line was launched in April of 2021. Entrepreneur Jo Bello has grown into her own brand offering everything from resort-style ready-to-wear to cosmetics and, of course, swimwear. The brand’s latest range comes with everything you’d want to take with you on a trip to Miami – loads of color, mesh swimwear, sparkly capes, headbands and more dramatic swimwear styles such as designs that include massive embellishments and balloon sleeves.
Jo Bella's first Swimwear Collection Highlights at Miami Swim Week in 2021 and also at New York Swim Week 2021. Jo Bella’s highly anticipated swimwear debuted her second collection at Miami Swim Week 2022 at the SLS Hotel. The collection is sexy, vibrant and offers luxury and comfort to the modern woman. The line has a range of bikinis, one-pieces, beach dresses in animal prints, and colorful designs. Today, her brand is based in New York City. Her brand is making women feel confident, sexy and not afraid to be yourself. Her website is Haitiandollbyjobella.co and you can also find her on Instagram @haitiandollby_jobella
Jo Bella is working on becoming an activist in her community of Brooklyn, New York to feed the less fortunate in surrounding neighborhoods and also back home in her native Haiti. For updates on this working progress and her swimwear line, follow her on Instagram @haitiandollby_jobella
Photography by: Jo Bella