Mermaid Tails

Hollywood moms team up to create 'Magical Mermaid' swimwear

Madison Iszler, Hollywood Gazette July 2014

 

 

When Melanie Grefe was a child, her parents took her to Weeki Wachee Springs, one of Florida’s oldest natural tourist attractions. Underwater shows put on by mermaids in elaborate costumes have entertained visitors since 1947, and Grefe was captivated as well, especially by the mermaids’ embellished tails.

Two years ago Grefe took her children on a road trip to visit the Springs and her daughter was equally taken with the mermaids’ extravagant attire. They headed to the gift shop in search of a mermaid tail for her daughter to play in, but much to their surprise there were no tails or costumes available. After returning home, Grefe researched tail products but was disappointed to find that most tails were “monofins,” which she was reluctant to purchase for fear of . . .