Rachel and Carleigh Gewirtz, daughters of Surf City Hotel owners Greg and Colleen Gewirtz, are making a splash in the fashion industry with their new e-commerce business, Oisri, derived from the Gaelic word for oyster. With the launch of their company in June, the talented sisters from Ship Bottom are turning their lifelong dreams into reality by designing chic swimwear with one-of-a-kind jewelry attachments.
WELL SUITED: (From left) Carleigh and Rachel Gewirtz are sisters with a shared vision of embellished swimwear that symbolizes femininity and passion. (Supplied Photo)
The design duo’s journey into the world of fashion began early.
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