Forty-Seven Years Later: Reflections of an Iranian American Designer

Posted by Regine M. Tessone on 12th Jan 2026

As an Iranian American fashion designer, the events unfolding in the country of my birth have moved me in ways I never anticipated. In 2022, I published my memoir, Monavar’s Journey: Bridge to Hope—a project that took nearly a decade to bring to life. Seven of those years were spent writing while simultaneously running my business, Aqua Modesta, and, Baruch Hashem, marrying off two of …
read more

Aqua Modesta updated website

Posted by Regine Tessone-founder of Aqua Modesta the Original Modest Swimwear Line on 15th Mar 2024

We are thrilled to unveil our newly updated website, designed to offer you an enhanced browsing experience. Dive into our collection and enjoy the large, vibrant, and meticulously detailed images showcasing all our products. With Hashem's blessing, we continue to provide you with the finest quality in Aqua Modesta swimwear, Active Modesta sportswear, and our AM division of Accessories.Stay tu …
read more

Thank you Hashem for dressing the naked!

Posted by Regine Tessone founder of Aqua Modesta original modest swimwear and sportswear on 29th Jan 2019

“ברוך אתה השם....מלביש ערומים  "Thank you Hashem for dressing the naked"  What an amazing Beraha ! "I feel so dressed up," says the walk-in customer at our showroom in Brooklyn. "Well, that's the idea," I respond. To look dressed yet gorgeous at the beach". "I can go out in this outfit," she continues. Of course, you can. That is why, in Hebrew, the name for a swimsuit is בגד- י …
read more

Gratitude

Posted by Regine Tessone founder of Aqua Modesta- pioneers in modest swimwear and sportswear on 2nd Jul 2018

Baruch  Hashem, as my daughter graduates high school, I reflect upon how far she has come and how advanced Aqua Modesta has become. My daughter had just entered first grade, and my line had just been born. She is the "raison detre" behind my line and the push for whom I continued the process despite its various challenges over the years. Aqua Modesta, the original modest swimwear for ladies …
read more