SWIM-SURF
ViX Paula Hermanny Taps Into Surf Culture for Water Sports Capsule
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | December 11, 2025
San Diego–headquartered swim brand ViX Paula Hermanny recently released its limited-edition Water Sports Capsule, nodding to the founder’s upbringing in Brazil’s surf culture with silhouettes in black and white and pieces with UV protection and neoprene trim.
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