SUSTAINABLE
Sustainability and Body Positivity Resonate With Swim Collective Buyers
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | February 9, 2023
Buyers descended on Huntington Beach, Calif., for Emerald’s Swim Collective, held Jan. 19–20 at The Paséa Hotel & Spa, to shop for swimwear with substance.
Ruby Ribbon Debuts New Swim Collection
Reentering the swimwear market after a hiatus, women’s intimates, shapewear and athleisure brand Ruby Ribbon recently debuted its new collection in the category.
Active Collective and Swim Collective Set the Tone for a Positive Year
The Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif., was the site of the Swim Collective and Active Collective shows Jan. 10–11.
Swim Is In at California-Lifestyle Brand Bella Dahl With New Launch
Known for its cool Southern California style, Los Angeles women’s brand Bella Dahl took a plunge further into the Golden State culture as it launched its first swim collection.
Newsmakers 2021: Fashion-Forward Swiminista Focuses on Protecting the Earth
At the beginning of 2021, Andréa Bernholtz, founder of the Calabasas, Calif., swimwear brand Swiminista,forecasted how consumers would begin moving away from the seclusion that defined 2020, drawn outdoors by nature’s beauty.
Boardriders Inc. Appoints New Global Chief Operating Officer
Boardriders Inc., the company that designs, produces and distributes apparel under the brands Billabong, DC Shoes, Element, Quicksilver, ROXY, RVCA and VonZipper, has announced the appointment of Deborah Palmer Keiser as global chief operating officer.
Surf Expo Supports Watersport and Beach-Lifestyle Communities
During its Sept. 9–11 run, event producer Emerald’s Surf Expo show returned to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
At Faena Forum, Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion Brings the Heat
During its run July 8–11, Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion showcased designers whose garments epitomized the atmosphere of the hot, provocative edginess for which the city is known.
With Production in L.A., Bromelia Swimwear Brings Brazilian Confidence
Two years after launching her company in Rio de Janeiro, Bromelia Swimwear founder and native Angeleno Lauren Quinn decided a move to her hometown would be best for the brand and relocated after launching the swimwear line in 2018.
A Diverse Range of Brands and Representation at Paraiso
The Paraiso Miami Beach celebration of swimwear and resort fashion returned to its on-site schedule during Miami Swim Week, as industry insiders welcomed a long-awaited return to the beachside runway to become immersed in sun, surf and the business of selling swim.
Versatility and Sleek Designs Unite With Empathy in Unify the Ties
Artist Taylor Nassar understands the importance of employing art to heal mental-health challenges. As a young woman, Nassar struggled with her mental health and body image, eventually employing her artistic talents as a method to cope. The need to create evolved into Nassar’s brand, Unify the Ties, a San Diego swimwear label that launched in 2017 and relied on the artist’s inspiration from growing up near the beach, which yielded designs based on her own artistic works.
Andréa Bernholtz Embraces Yacht Life With New Swiminista-Lacroix Collection
A devotion to luxury and sustainability drove Andréa Bernholtz as she launched her latest collection under The House of Christian Lacroix x Swiminista collaboration. The Yacht Life collection is a celebration of vibrancy through striking colors and flattering cuts yet maintains the Swiminista mission to ensure women feel confident when wearing the brand’s pieces.
Breaking Body-Image Boundaries, Curvy Beach Affords True Size Inclusivity
Former actor Elizabeth Taylor had seen enough resistance to sexier bikinis in the expanded-size swimsuit market to know that she wanted to change the narrative surrounding designs for curvier women.
Circling the Globe, Yarn Movement Shares Glimpses of Perfect Getaways
This season, the summer of 2021 will be held to high expectations as the beach bound and poolside loungers venture out for sand, surf, sun and showing off their swim fashions, such as this Yarn Movement look that was shot in Tanzania.
Radiant Roots by Unify the Ties Unites Swimwear and Social Good
Dedicated to helping their clients feel comfortable in their own skin, San Diego brand Unify the Ties has been engaging in work to promote inclusivity and awareness.
Trina Turk Docks Its Swim Line at Lunada Bay
As the swim season draws near, Trina Turk looks forward to new beginnings this summer while consumers seek the brand’s stylish options to enjoy sunny days.
