Pool season is here! Hit the water in trunks, bikinis or maillots from these labels.
Kori bikini and KAI swimsuit from Peixoto Swimwear PHOTO BY BETH STUDENBERG
1. Ilde Swimwear
Founded by Jarrod Wilkins and Ilde Gonçalves, Ilde’s niche is barely-there swimwear for men who want to be noticed. The made-in-Miami brand is inspired by art deco and its bright colors, all of which are reflected in an eclectic mix of prints and bold patterns. And while having a model’s physique is not necessarily a requirement to wear these trunks, having those physical attributes doesn’t exactly hurt either. ildeswimwear.com
2. Luli Fama
A regular at Swim Week, Miami’s Luli Fama is a brand with glamazons in mind. Hot lines for spring/summer 2021 include Celestial Dreams, which offers bikinis with a mixture of embellished details; Pura Curiosidad, for lovers of the color pink and its flirty nuances; and Luli Wild, a bold selection that revolves around cheetah prints. lulifama.com
3. Orlebar Brown
With retail presence at Brickell City Centre, The Setai and Bal Harbour Shops, Orlebar Brown is British born but oh-so-Miami in spirit. Known for its tailored trunks for men, the brand’s latest collection, Wild Garden, was inspired by the blooms of Tuscany and Provence. The line is divided into three assortments: Beach offers swimwear, which this year focuses on the poolside; Coast, made up of dusty hues and washed fabrics that instill a laid-back feel; and Resort, a selection of pieces in a gray, pink and black palette alongside several of the collection’s floral and stripe pieces. orlebarbrown.com
Men’s trunks from the 50th anniversary collection by Vilebrequin PHOTO COURTESY OF VILEBREQUIN
4. Peixoto Swimwear
Founded by Colombian designer Mauricio Esquenazi in Miami, Peixoto is a brand that offers a cross between the tiny styles that reveal too much and overly large cover-ups that conceal feminine beauty. This happy compromise works well in these parts, where swimwear that takes women from the lounge chair to the restaurant is a must. Peixoto’s spring/summer 2021 offerings include plunging necklines, notice-me prints and happy solids. peixotowear.com
5. Vilebrequin
With options for mom, dad and junior, Vilebrequin has family style amply covered. The label’s 50th anniversary collection nods to its St-Tropez roots with 1970s imagery on trunks, bikinis and one-pieces. Sure to be popular at pool parties this summer: the 1975 Rosaces swimsuit for women and the 1976 Sun Turtles trunks for men. Terry cloth polos, linen shirts and assorted accessories complete the line. vilebrequin.com
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