By ALISON CONNOLLY
I’ve been a fan of Marysia Swimwear for several years, and with beach/pool season in full-swing, it is the perfect time to finally feature the brand in our Gallery.
The current Summer 2019 collection has a dominant red, white & blue color scheme that happens to be right on theme with this week’s July 4th celebration. When you take those colors, and mix in gingham print … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Patriotism: It’s a loaded word now a day in the USA. And that’s unfortunate. Nonetheless, I have absolutely no doubt that when push comes to shove, Americans are all in. We honor our troops, respect the sacrifices and pay homage to their victories. This weekend we will celebrate a national holiday specifically named for those lost in service, Memorial Day. For our citizens, it’s the official beginning … Read More
You asked for pretty prints, Panache Swim delivers!
Following the season’s top trend of high-neck bikinis, Panache Swim introduces two new styles: Ayanna and Lani. (Appearing on their site soon!) Ayanna, show above, comes in a festival-ready blue multi pattern and is designed for great coverage and support. Multi-part, hidden underwire cup is fine mesh with angled and vertical seams and bra-sized for a perfect fit!
Lani’s aqua floral print … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I’ve been wrestling with the concept of sustainability for months now. It’s somewhat of a conundrum for the Lingerie and Swimwear Industry. How do we reconcile the main objective of feel and fit friendly garments, softness as a mission, with the reality of the fabric technology required to accomplish this goal? There are solutions, but as Sharleen Ernster, the founder of the eco-friendly brand, We Are HAH … Read More
The 2019 Maison Lejaby Swimwear Collection is a perfect statement of the brand’s mission: clean, modern shapes that reflect an unapologetic bow to femininity and individuality. The bold colors and architectural designs melded with Lejaby’s heritage French attitude are a fresh approach to bathing suits meant for a contemporary woman. They don’t break the rules, but they certainly bend them to their ideal.
The SCULPT collection (pictured above) is one … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
MIMI A LA MER
Anyone who knows me knows that I have this thing with stripes. I don’t wear them, but they have a strong presence in my home, particularly in Mexico where vivid color and pattern melding just works. It’s no surprise, then, that I notice them everywhere on the swimwear scene for 2019. Cabana stripes, pinstripes, border stripes, curvy stripes, vertical, horizontal and perpendicular. … Read More
Get ready for Cruise Season with Anita and Rosa Faia Swimwear! SS19
Aluna Wave, a captivating zigzag pattern with delicate stripes in black and white. This print looks fantastic with the matching bottom as well as a solid black color. The Aluna Wave series can be purchased as mix & match separates and is available in our Rosa Faia and Anita Care collections.
Another successful pattern is the Utopia… Read More