SwimShorts 2013

Aria by Kiki is a high-end contemporary resortwear label that is a fusion of modern lux and bohemian chic. Our collection is designed in the heart of Los Angeles consisting of coverups, kaftans, tunics, blouses, dresses, loungewear, and accessories. Aria by Kiki pieces are flawless, elegant, and fashionable. Wear them at the beach, lounge in them at the pool, and then go day-to-night for an evening on the town. Comfortable and easy, the pieces are designed to make the customer feel sexy, glamorous, and sophisticated. Traveling to your next destination is simply not complete without an Aria by Kiki piece. Customers love our simple, clean, and chic look as well as our beautifully handmade embellished and embroided designs that have a focus on intricate motifs inspired by exotic cities. Each embellished piece is specially made by a skillful artisan, fusing old culture with the modern silhouette. Both looks come in fun, colorful solids and prints. Our fabrics are soft to touch, breathable, and high in quality and design. www.ariabykiki.com


2Chillies offers the market young, fresh, vibrant prints and fashionable shapes—and always at an accessible price point. 2Chillies ensures that its product meets the highest-quality standards and places tremendous focus on the importance of fit. We are aiming at the 16- to 26-year-old market. The beach babe who has a dozen bikinis in her wardrobe and loves living by the ocean and the coastal lifestyle. 2Chillies ladies’ ranges also cater for different body shapes and comfort fits with DD cups, tankinis, and one-pieces with power mesh. 2Chillies is unique because we are a fashion-forward label that sits comfortably in surf stores and fashion boutiques; it is unusual for a swimwear brand to successfully appeal to both markets. 2Chillies has been well-established for over 10 years and is based in the glistening city of the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, famous for its pristine beaches, beach culture, and never-ending sunshine. From dawn till dusk the beach lifestyle and fashionsavvy girl is our inspiration. www.2chillies.com


Beach Rays, a division of JY Rays, Inc., has experienced a great response to its new direction and expanded divisions for 2013! Our contemporary women’s (collection)—Wet—for the girl who’s heading to an exotic island—and our surfer girl (young contemporary— Ray—heads to the beach. The retro styling of highwaist two pieces, photo images, and the vintage tropicals in prints give a total “glam look” for Wet, while its sister, Ray, uses these same themed prints in smocked tops and bottoms, midriff tops, and flirty shorts. Our children’s divisions—Ray Ray (infant through youth) and Vroom Vroom (infant through toddler) and Vast for juvenile/youth boys—continue to evolve. The little guys reflect the “cuteness” of babies (owl prints and stripes for guys and petite florals and checks for girls) while the juvenile-through-youth look mom/dad or big sister/brother. Boys have same themes as seen in Vast, and girls are a combo of retro and beach play! The “hottest” news is the licensing with Surfer Magazine for a young men’s surf line, “Surfer,” and young gals’ line, “Surfer Girl,” which previewed at Surf Expo in September with a line launch in January 2013, showing again at Surf Expo in January! www.beachrays.com


What is the secret to “Bikini Joe” Joe Clinard Jr. and “Crazy Hazy” Hazy Elia’s three swimwear lines that are spreading across many of America’s beaches like wild fire? Both are retailers, and Clinard says: “We both have had stores through the years, and both of us do currently.” Elia has surf shops and beachwear stores, and Clinard has swimwear boutiques. “It’s not a big part of what I do,” said Bikini Joe, but it’s like a “lab.” Fit, style, value-added, quality, and service stand out. Now with three brands: H2oh! Colours™, Legal Beach™ and Clinard’s new AQ-WA™. Mix-separates combined there are over 20 tops styles and over 18 colors with a strong focus on solids and mixed solids and stripes, combined with Legal Beach™ doing what Bikini Joe has long been known for—“items” like his “USA Fringe” or “Big Bow Back Bottoms with Bandeau Tops.” Clinard says, “We service our accounts with reorders from December to July.” Links to all brands’ websites at BikiniJoes.com, info@H2ohSwim.com or Twitter.com/RealBikiniJoe


C Print, Inc. is a Southern California–based, American-owned and -operated heat-transfer / dye sublimation printing company headquartered in Los Angeles. With over two decades of experience in textile sublimation printing, equipped with the latest technology in sublimation machinery and the best service in the industry, C Print, Inc. has managed to become the fastest-growing business in the textile sublimation industry. C Print has the largest inventory of European sublimation designs and domestic fabrics, offering both roll to roll and piece / finished garment printing, serving the fashion industry. www.fabricsublimationlosangeles.com


CURVExpo is the only show in North America solely dedicated to designer lingerie, men’s underwear, and swimwear. CURVExpo will be presenting Fall/ Winter 2013 collections of over 250 brands at CURVENV Las Vegas Feb. 18–19, 2013, at the Venetian Hotel/ Sands Expo Hall G. CURVENY New York will follow Feb. 24–26, 2013, at the Javits Center North. For more information, visit www.curvexpo.com or call (212) 993-8585.


ECO SWIM by AQUA GREEN is where sustainability meets cutting-edge design in the swim industry. Our mission is to provide trend-right fashion, excellent quality, and planet-friendly swimwear. Finally, a collection where fashion and sustainability join forces! We understand happiness comes when you take the step as an individual and do your share to make a difference in the world. Our happiness comes from offering you an alternative. OUR PLEDGE is to the environment, OUR PASSION is great swimwear, and OUR COMMITMENT is to providing the best-quality products—often better than non-sustainable alternatives. We will achieve this by embracing sustainable technologies, reducing our carbon footprint in the sand. http:// ecoswim.com


Since creating the suit for Kate Upton that graced the cover of the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, Suit Yourself Bikinis by Kathleen Bruening has rebranded to Kate Swim and set up high-quality American manufacturing. The Kate Swim team has been hard at work, bringing their new Kapa Kala collection to life. Kapa Kala, or “forbidden color,” is a line for women who can stand alone and free, feeling comfortable showing their true colors. The collection empowers women with the freedom to be who they are: sexy, savvy, and uninhibited. Kate Swim’s 2013 lineup will feature one section devoted entirely to the suits that have been featured in Sports Illustrated plus one section of hot-off-the-runway, unique, high-quality designer fashions. Kate Swim offers impeccable customer service and only the highest-quality products. Call (800) 2-SWIM-33, email info@kateswim.com, or visit www.KateSwim.com.


La Lame, long known for its ability to forecast trends, has fresh new fabrics for this swim season. Its “Rolls Royce” stretch and rigid laces from its Premier Vision line from France have been met with great acceptance. For the more price conscious manufacturer, La Lame offers laces from Asia that have a similar feel. As sequins are in demand, La Lame provides a large assortment of sequin fabrics and sequins with embroidery and prints. La Lame’s 2012 line is not only suitable for swim but also for sdresses and sportswear. Performance fabrics in the La Lame line provide wicking moisture management and anti-bacterial finishes. For more information, visit www.lalame.com or call Glen Schneer or Joel Goldfarb at (212) 921-9770.




Magicsuit by Miraclesuit, a collection of fabulous updated silhouettes for the women of today, is both flattering and functional. Using a patented, “comfortable control” fabric, women now can have fashion with control. Magicsuit® by Miraclesuit, uniquely shapes, smoothes and adds support women want but are unable to find in other swimsuits. Excellent fit and exceptional quality is the mantra for Magicsuit® by Miraclesuit®. The magic actually happens when the customer tries a Magicsuit® by Miraclesuit® on and not only feels the difference but sees it as well. Look slimmer in seconds®. www.miraclesuit.com


The world leader in ladies control fashion swimwear, a perfect marriage of comfortable all-over control with fabulous styling and detailing. The Miraclesuit® 2013 swim collection is fresh and fashion-right while still focused on the comfort and needs of real women. The theme ranges from playful to sporty to timelessly classic, and we have incorporated lively and vibrant colors in textures and patterns. Whether a woman is wearing her swimsuit at the pool or beach with family and friends or just simply lounging and relaxing, we have something for her every mood and occasion. And our suits are engineered to give a woman’s body the support, fit, and shaping she has come to know and love. www.miraclesuit.com


No matter what it is that you‚re looking for, you’ll find it at the OFFPRICE Show in Las Vegas. OFFPRICE serves the retail industry as a dynamic order-writing show that connects apparel retail buyers of all sizes with the leading off-price specialists in 20 percent to 70 percent below wholesale clothing, accessories, and footwear. Taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center Feb. 17–20, with nearly 500 vendors and over 1,200 booths and attracting more than 11,000 industry professionals, it is the largest off-price show in the country. Many national and regional retailers— such as Conway, Citi Trends, Beall’s, and RH Reny, Inc.—actively shop each and every OFFPRICE Show. No matter what kind of the latest fashions you’re seeking—men’s, women’s, children’s, accessories, or footwear—you’ll find it all at the OFFPRICE Show! For more information, check out the recently redesigned OffPriceShow.com.




Based in Miami and manufactured in Colombia, Peixoto is a line of contemporary swim and resort wear that embodies today’s fashion-forward and sophisticated women between the ages of 25 and 45+ who demand a stylish and comfortable swimsuit. The Spring/Summer 2013 Swim Collection, Color Me Lovely, is inspired by the roaring 1920s Palm Beach glamour, a time of prosperity and new opportunities for women. This season, Peixoto introduces a feminine, playful-chic collection of one- and two-piece swimsuits that focus on details—blending geometric shapes and decorative motifs with a fresh color palette. The brand continues to build on the philosophy of ultimate comfort by exploring different construction techniques to accentuate women’s natural beauty for a feminine and slimming look. www.peixotostore.com


Snapper Rock Swim Wear from New Zealand has become the world’s leading protective swimwear brand for children newborn to 12+ years old. Our origins began in the juniors sailing market and now reaches children around the world. Snapper Rock’s range blocks 98 percent of harmful UVA and UVB rays. Our collection of stylish and fun UV50+ prints and patterns includes baby one-piece sun suits, girls’ swim sets, boardshorts, rash tops, kaftans, and hats. We use the latest fabric technologies and design innovations to bring you gear that not only looks great but protects children both on and off the water. Kids love Snapper Rock! Visit us at the upcoming Surf Expo, Florida, Jan. 10-12, Booth #1211 to see our fantastic new collection of swimwear, after sun wear, and accessories. Please visit our website (www.snapperrock.com) for booth information and contact information.




We, the brand Solar, are based on a tradition springing from 1927. We started as a small family business and have grown into a global brand. We are committed to our roots, combining attractive design with advanced technology to create products such as Tan Thru®, which allows seamless tanning with UV protection, as well as products such as Dry Weave®, a fast-drying breathing fabric that treats your skin gently and reduces risks posed by dampness. Our high standards are manifested in design that is elegant, distinguished, colorful, vivid, graceful, and elaborated. There are styles and patterns for customers of every age: young and sexy with interesting cut-outs and nice bandeau details or fashionable female patterns for the more mature customer. The styles show all important trends as bandeau tops, ruching, frills, asymmetric tops, cut-outs, vintage boy-legs, highwaist fuller bottoms, and underwire tops. The 2014 collection will be shown in Miami in July. www.solarswim.com


Surf Expo takes place twice a year in Orlando, Fla., and offers more than 4,000 lines in the resort, swim, boutique, surf, skate, and dive markets; and now the new Lifestyle Collective, where art, music, and fashion come together to promote a unique vibe. Surf Expo gives buyers the opportunity to compare lines side-by-side and meet face-to-face with decision makers, both with the established lines and the new-to-market brands. Surf Expo’s next shows will be held at the Orange County Convention Center, Jan. 10–12. For more information, visit www.surfexpo.com.




The California Swimwear Association presents The Swim Collective Trade Show Jan. 23–24, hosted at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. The Swim Collective is recognized as the biggest West Coast swimwear trade show, offering buyers more than 1,000 lines across all swim categories. For more information, visit www.swimcollective.com.




SwimShow showcases over 400 exhibitors representing nearly 2,500 lines. The show draws over 2,500 buyers from the United States and 60 different countries. It’s the largest swim trade show in the world and the first opportunity for buyers to see the latest designs for the upcoming cruise season. Show dates are July 21– 24 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. www.swimshow.com


INVISTA has developed a fresh approach to fashion swimwear based on new consumer insights and technical advantages with XTRA LIFE LYCRA® fiber. Global research commissioned by INVISTA reveals new perspectives on consumer priorities when shopping for fashion swimwear and beachwear, as well as behavior patterns and expectations in its use. Reinforced by these new findings, new technical advantages for XTRA LIFE LYCRA® fiber have been demonstrated in the real-life swimwear environment, bringing to life how XTRA LIFE LYCRA® fiber protects from the damaging effects of perspiration, chlorine, sunscreen, or heat. The new global marketing campaign “Unstoppable” focuses on the confidence consumers feel in their swimwear with XTRA LIFE LYCRA® fiber, featuring three extreme themes to symbolize the fiber’s technical advantages in the severe swim environment. For more information, contact Elana Page at Elana. Page@invista.com or (212) 512-9294. LYCRA® is a trademark of INVISTA. California apparel news/waTerwear 2012 January 10, 2012 33 This listing is provided as a free service to our advertisers. We regret that we cannot be responsible for any errors or omissions within SwimShorts 2013.