Moonies Update | Shark Tank Season 16
For years, men’s swimwear has been all about basic, baggy styles with zero flair—nothing like the fun options women enjoy. Carissa Winkle and McKay Winkle decided to shake things up with Moonies, a fresh line of men’s swim briefs featuring a cheeky cutout that’s made to turn heads. With Moonies, guys can finally hit the beach in style, combining comfort with a bold new look. Will Carissa and McKay’s daring design interest any of the sharks? Let’s find out in our Moonies update and pitch recap!
If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Moonies after
McKay and Carissa Winkel entered
In terms of a Moonies update, the company received a nice boost in sales after airing on
| Shark | Result |
| Kevin O’Leary | $150,000 for 100% patent |
| Robert Herjavec | No offer |
| Mark Cuban | No offer |
| Lori Greiner | No offer |
| Daniel Lubetzky | No offer |
Shark Tank Moonies Pitch
- Entrepreneurs: McKay Winkel and Carissa WinkelÂ
- Business: Unique men’s swimwear
- Ask: $150,000 for 35% equity
- Result: No deal
- Sharks: None
Carissa stepped into
The entrepreneur duo believes that men deserve options that are both daring and comfortable.
To make this vision a reality, they’re asking for a $150,000 investment to increase production and promote Moonies’ playful, attention-grabbing style.
With plans to make a splash in a sea of outdated designs, they need the funding to boost their brand and reach more customers ready for something fresh.
Moonies introduce a fresh take on men’s swimwear. Their unique design—a men’s swim brief with a patented back cutout—makes wearers stand out.
The brand focuses on swimwear that’s fun and bold and breaks away from traditional beachwear.
Carissa and McKay reveal that they have been using social media to create buzz while waiting on patent approval.
Moonies is for men who enjoy expressive, eye-catching style at the beach or pool.
The swimwear is sold on the website for $40. Each unit costs about $12.50 to produce. With bulk orders, production costs can drop to $9 per unit.
This means a potential profit margin of 77.5% with regular production costs and the same with bulk pricing.
The entrepreneurs revealed to the sharks they had made only $1,000 in sales during its launch year.
Upon hearing this, the sharks were visibly shocked.
Mark Cuban says this is not the right investment for him, and he’s the first shark to exit the negotiations.
Guest shark Daniel Lubetzky says the entrepreneurs lack the grit he’s looking for. He’s out.
Robert Herjavec says he can’t get behind the idea, so he declined to invest as well.
In a twist of events, Kevin O’Leary makes an unusual offer: $150,000 for 100% of the patent. He feels that it would be a perfect product for another one of his
Carissa and McKay turn to Lori Greiner for a better deal, but immediately, Lori says she’s not interested, and she’s out.
The entrepreneurs return to Kevin’s offer and counter with a $5 royalty on every unit sold. But Kevin doesn’t budge.
They took a moment to deliberate and then made another counteroffer for $500,000 for a 100% patent.
Still, Kevin doesn’t budge, and they walk out without a deal.
To find out what happened next for their company, keep reading our Moonies update.
Shark Tank Moonies Update
Our Moonies update found that the company received a nice boost in sales after airing on
They highlight their patented design, which adds a playful “cleavage for guys” look.
The Moonies website showcases two primary product styles. The first is the open window style, which features a distinctive cutout at the back, allowing for a cheeky display.
Secondly, the Closed Window Style offers a similar design with a more modest back coverage.
Both styles are available in various colors and patterns, each priced at $45.
Moonies emphasizes their commitment to sustainability by using materials with a low environmental impact.
Our research on the Moonies update found that their swimwear is made from 86% recycled polyester, and their shipping bags are crafted from 100% recycled post-consumer materials.
Moreover, on their Instagram account, Moonies actively engages with their audience by sharing behind-the-scenes content from their
They also post customer photos and promotional materials.
It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Carissa and McKay in our next Moonies update.
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Marvin Uzor
Marvin Uzor is a content contributor for Shark Tank Recap. He specializes in crafting engaging, well-researched content that delve into the latest Shark Tank stories, keeping readers hooked. He has a soft spot for his favorite Shark Tank companies, Bombas and Doorbot, known for their innovation and impact.