By ELLEN LEWIS
Swimwear and lingerie are symbiotic, particularly swimwear created by lingerie brands. The fit expertise and functional demands of both products are stringent and yet fashion defines the style’s success. This summer at Curve NY, swim was front and center with many key brands. This category has often informed lingerie design. The collections we saw embodied the 2024 intimate trends following suit (no pun intended) with the Curve 2024 Spring overview published earlier … Read More
Lise Charmel presents a spectacular Spring/Summer 2024 swimwear showcase, L’ETE EN LIBERTE. The theme, proclaiming the freedom of summer days, is revealed in 12 new beachwear collections, designed to evoke a Mediterranean seaside journey: azure water, blue skies, and the majesty of travel. As always, the finesse of the Lise Charmel creative culture is front and center. The energy of an independent woman, nature’s wonders, and the inspiration of fine art is consecrated in this … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I am back in my Los Cabos home where every other store is a swimwear boutique. Despite the plethora of choices, there are very few accommodating women needing serious attention to fit. Of course, there is a beach party scene where it’s fun to people watch, particularly bridal parties and spring breakers clad in bikinis, two-piece sets, and cool tank suits. Swimwear is a fashion microcosm, but for some, actually most women, … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
I first discovered Dutch lingerie (and jewelry) brand Arí van Twillert in December 2019, via the launch of its Water Drift collection. Made from black tulle embroidered with a colorful and ‘blocky’ pattern which reminded me somewhat of Tetris, I was instantly drawn to it based purely on aesthetics. It’s definitely unlike any lingerie embroidery I’ve seen before.
And there’s a reason for that, as I soon discovered. Each Water Drift piece … Read More
By KATRINA EUGENIA
Once again, I find myself in awe of the extraordinary talent and pro-active attitude of photographer and artist, Katrina Eugenia. This season, she has outdone herself with these swimwear videos, each highlighting an individual brand. This project includes Aubade, Lise Charmel, Huit and Skin bathing suits filmed on Katrina, by Katrina underwater. Inspired by the incredible success of last years venture with Christine Lingerie, Katrina applied her extensive creative skills … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Is it just me, or do most bikinis and swimsuits look the same? Colors and prints vary of course, but when shopping for swimwear, I find myself trawling through the same tired silhouettes over and over. I want something different, something eye-catchingly unique!
The good news is, spectacularly-creative swimwear is out there. The bad news is that it doesn’t come cheap. All seven brands I’m sharing below are firmly in the ‘luxury’ … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
That’s me pictured above! Hanging out at Cerritos, one of my favorite beaches in Baja, Mexico. Cerritos is well known for its surfing vibe and general laid-back attitude. We ‘gringos’ go there to escape the Cabo party scenes and the treacherous surf for which most of the area is known. Surfing, a big-time activity here has never appealed to me. I fear some crazy sea monster will swallow me up. (Strange since … Read More
