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Christmas order dates
- Made to order: order by Friday 20 November
- Ready to ship (Australia, NZ and rest of world): order by Friday 28 November
- Ready to ship (Europe, US and Canada): order by Tuesday 1 December
- Ready to ship (Ireland and the UK): order by Thursday 10 December
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Featured collection
NEW IN!
Build-A-Bum™ Leopard Panel Two Piece In Stretch Velvet & Leopard Print
€165,00
Wild Willow | Velvet Two Piece Set In Soft Velvet
€140,00
House of Gold | Leotard In Foiled Velvet & Embroidery
€185,00
Emerald Raven | Leotard In Velvet & Embroidered Mesh
€165,00
DESIGNED IN IRELAND
From Ireland to Beijing, a journey into circus and acrobatics showed Jessica Doolin that the colourful, expressive performance wear she imagined simply wasn't out there. So in 2018 she created My Bubble Bum to bring that vision to life, designing every piece in Ireland to inspire movement, creativity and self expression.
HANDMADE IN WUQIAO
Behind the scenes and between the seams, My Bubble Bum pieces come to life in Wuqiao, China’s hometown of acrobats. Here, traditional Asian craftsmanship meets our bright modern spirit, blending Mandarin collars and hand-sewn pankou knots with bold geometry, signature stripes and rich velvet textures. Each piece is handmade in small batches with care, creativity and pride, or sew it seems.
VEGAN FRIENDLY
All My Bubble Bum pieces are proudly vegan friendly, made in soft stretch cotton and stretch velvets chosen for softness, stretch and lasting comfort. Designed to feel beautiful to wear, supportive in movement and durable enough for rehearsal life and the stage beyond.
Built by performers
My Bubble Bum is a female founded, artist led brand, started by circus performer Jessica Doolin. Every piece is designed by someone who knows movement and life behind the scenes, to support confidence, self expression and the courage to take centre stage.
THE MY BUBBLE BUM COMMUNITY
My Bubble Bum is built around community and connection. Through Bubble Bum Banter, our free interview series celebrating courageous artists and creative journeys, stories from performers across the industry are shared to inspire confidence, creativity and belonging. Wherever your journey takes you, we're behind you every step of the way.
Not just a leotard.
A fusion of colour, culture and movement.
My Bubble Bum makes circus-inspired performance and festival wear for people who would rather stand out than blend in. Home of the Bubble Ruffle™, the original ruffle short created by founder and circus performer Jessica Doolin, exclusive to the brand. Worn worldwide by aerialists, acrobats, hoopers, pole and flow artists, dancers and festival goers. Two-piece sets, leotards and unitards in stretch cotton and velvet, ready to ship or made to order. Designed in Ireland, handmade in small batches.
Mandarin collars, hand-sewn pankou knots, signature stripes and sculpting silhouettes come together in playful statement pieces designed to move beautifully with the body. Instantly recognisable, even without a label.
Find the piece that moves with you.
Good to know
My Bubble Bum, in a nutshell
What is My Bubble Bum?
My Bubble Bum makes circus-inspired performance and festival wear for people who would rather stand out than blend in. Home of the Bubble Ruffle™, the original ruffle short created by founder and circus performer Jessica Doolin, exclusive to the brand. Worn worldwide by aerialists, acrobats, hoopers, pole and flow artists, dancers and festival goers. Two-piece sets, leotards and unitards in stretch cotton and velvet, ready to ship or made to order. Designed in Ireland, handmade in small batches.
What is the Bubble Ruffle™?
Our signature design, created by founder Jessica Doolin and exclusive to My Bubble Bum. Thicker and bouncier than a standard ruffle, cut cheeky and short, in stretch cotton and stretch velvet. It hangs free, so it looks just as good upside down. More about the Bubble Ruffle™.
Where can I buy My Bubble Bum?
Only here on mybubblebum.com. We're not on Etsy or other marketplaces, and we ship worldwide.
Does My Bubble Bum ship to the US?
Yes. Duties are included for the US, so there's nothing extra to pay on delivery. Made-to-order pieces usually take 2 to 4 weeks to make, plus shipping. See shipping and returns for delivery times to your country.
Who is My Bubble Bum for?
Aerialists on silks, lyra and trapeze, acrobats, hula hoopers and flow artists, pole dancers, skaters, dancers, burlesque and cabaret performers, and festival goers. Shop leotards, two-piece sets or Bubble Ruffle™ shorts.
Choose Your Colours
Personalise your My Bubble Bum piece by selecting your favourite colours, fabrics and finishing details. Our signature silhouettes remain the same, while colourways and small details are tailored to suit your performance and personal style.
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FOUNDED IN 2018
Jess & Renjie
My Bubble Bum was founded in 2018 by circus performer Jessica Doolin, through a creative partnership between Jess in Ireland and Renjie in China. What began as a childhood fascination with Chinese design and qipaos led Jess to study in China, learn the language and build a collaboration rooted in trust and shared vision.
Renjie’s cultural heritage and expertise in traditional garment construction meet Jess’s background in circus and performance design. Together, bold geometry and signature stripes fuse with Mandarin collars, hand-sewn pankou knots and heritage techniques to create pieces that feel modern, sculpting and unmistakably distinct, including our signature Bubble Ruffle™.
Designed in Ireland. Crafted in Wuqiao. Connected by vision.
FOUNDED IN 2018
Jess & Renjie
My Bubble Bum was founded in 2018 by circus performer Jessica Doolin, through a creative partnership between Jess in Ireland and Renjie in China. What began as a childhood fascination with Chinese design and qipaos led Jess to study in China, learn the language and build a collaboration rooted in trust and shared vision.
Renjie’s cultural heritage and expertise in traditional garment construction meet Jess’s background in circus and performance. Together, bold geometry and signature stripes fuse with Mandarin collars, hand-sewn pankou knots and heritage techniques to create pieces that feel modern, sculpting and unmistakably distinct, including our signature Bubble Ruffle™.
Designed in Ireland.
Crafted in Wuqiao.
Connected by vision.
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Let customers speak for us
Elegant, comfy, adorable
Love love love my bubble bum set! It's soft and stretchy, with good compression. It's adorable and bright as well. So happy and can't wait to perform!
Leah Haines
Sooo beautiful and comfortable
I love this leotard, I’ve used it for a few performances already and it’s my favorite. Super nice quality only thing is it’s a bit see through so maybe it could be thicker but I used a white body underneath and some cute stockings and it’s no problem.
Victoria
So beautifully made
Beautifully made and just perfect for silks - fits so well. Detailing is beautiful too - can feel it’s handmade with lots of love my daughter has worn it for three of her last performances and still going strong!
Shreya Lamba
Oh I love it!
I am a multi-hooper and nabbed a Lotus Unitard ASAP when they were announced. I couldn't resist the foiled pink and black velvet, and the mesh sleeves really caught my attention.
Its a beautiful and comfortable design - classy, quirky, a beautiful shape, cosy and my mobility in it is not restricted at all! I have never had as many compliments on a one-piece costume as I have done the first time I wore this one.
For a multi-hooper and the mesh sleeves are great, with added thumb holes in the velvet for that extra bit of coverage! (Being based in the Republic of Ireland, it gets cold outside and I welcome the little bit of extra coverage with open arms!)
Please excuse my festival boots in the photo!
Wow wow wow, stunning. Thank you Jess and team! Bróna/Hoopixie xxx
Brona - Hoopixie
Took a little longer than expected, but the customer service were so great that it really didn't bother me. Got 2 sets and can't wait to wear them for my gigs.
Lucy B.
Fantastic costume
I bought this for hula hooping and I love it so much! Vibrant colours, great quality, stretchy fabric and a perfect fit. Very well made, highly recommend My Bubble Bum 💜
Daiquiri Dusk
Super colourful and fun. I want another one!
Carla L.
I tried Build a Bum for the first time, got to design my own leotard! And shortly after Jess sent me the exact velvets that would be used as the configurator does not show the velvet sheen and texture. I am officially in the MBB club. Super fun clothing, amazing quality!
Olivia P.
I think this must be the best circus inspired online shop out there. I felt it was pricey, but the quality reflects that in the price. Eyeing up my second leo already!
Mel A.
I now own 5 of these sets, waiting for the next collection or might try a custom next. Really happy with the quality and love that went into making these, definitely worth the wait.
Alice D.
We ordered 10 leotards for our aerial production last year, because we ordered altogether, Jess gave us a really good discount and went above and beyond. Thank you for bringing your creations to the world!
Ruth P.
gorgeous costume!
Beautifully made, perfect fit, high quality, funky design!
Jessica Walters
How have I never heard of this shop before? Super quirky, nothing out there like it. I bought the Purple Throne two piece set and got so many compliments about it. Felt super cute.
Ashling C.
Body leotard
I love it ❤️ this beautiful. The work is incridible.
Jessica Massoulle
Love this shop. Customer service is amazing. Ordered two Purple Thrones for an aerial hoop duo, and between the photos and the night we got so many compliments.
Juliana