I know that all my Northern based friends and readers are hunkering down into cocooning season, but here in Cabo the auspicious landscape of sky and ocean remains a calm and cool blue. The impact of beachwear on this lifestyle is as ubiquitous as ever in this seaside homestead. I have gotten into the habit of bathing suit watch whenever I am near the water. Except for my desire to not be intrusive, I find … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Admit it, at one point or another in your childhood you fantasized about being a beautiful mermaid. When I was 7-years-old, I dressed as a sparkling mermaid for Halloween, likely inspired by the hit movie of the time Splash. My mom and grandma were quite clever creating the costume, using a bright bathing suit of mine as the costume’s base, adding a seashell bra and wrapping my lower torso in green … Read More
By KIMBERLY BERGER
I was 26 years old when I began working in the swimwear industry. Back then the largest size in a bikini was an XL, mix and match separates were unheard of, tankinis didn’t exist and one piece suits only came two flavors: old lady florals with full coverage or a no support tank style, usually in a color block. Twenty years later, and the swimwear market caters to all body types with … Read More
By KIMBERLY BERGER
Amoressa by Miraclesuit
The Las Vegas Curve Show experienced a face-lift last week in its new location at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show, which has been shrinking with every season for the last few years, made a move to join the extremely successful MAGIC trade show. Despite many lingerie vendors deciding to wait and see how the new venue played out, the turnout was good. Curve merged with the swimwear … Read More
When I first saw the paper sculptures by Japanese artist, Noriko Ambe, I was overwhelmed by the way her art resembled the texture of a piece of fabric. The depth of the work was made more prominent by the patterns form by the contrast of light and shadow on the pure white surfaces.
Pleats, tiered and folded compliment cut-outs to create fashion art by Elly Sofocli Couture
La Perla sculpts luxury into an evocative piece … Read More
I just moved into an old, never renovated 1950’s house replete with retro character; my words for never updated. It brings back memories of my family home and week-ends spent in Atlantic Beach, NY. My mother and her friends congregated under beach umbrellas by our cabana wearing their one piece skirted bathing suits. We went seaside, mostly to avoid parental governance. Swimwear fashion in the 1950′,s now considered vintage design inspiration, was really rather sophisticated. … Read More
There is no doubt that the French Riviera’s very character is a brand unto itself. Somehow the melange of fashion, money, fabulous weather and gorgeous beaches has secured its reputation as a playground for the rich and famous. So when I checked out the Antigel swimwear line by the very French Lise Charmel Group, I was expecting couture beachwear. But it seems that the brand has decided to cultivate its sleek swimwear to captivate a … Read More
