Interview: Designers Parke & Ronen

The brand that reimagined bathing suit tailoring offers up insight on their bright colors, prints and careful silhouettes

It’s hard to imagine, with their men’s bathing suits having such a distinct and commanding presence in the swimwear market, that duo Parke & Ronen designed their first pair on a whim. A few years after they united in 1997 and opened a store in NYC’s Chelsea, Parke Lutter and Ronen Jehezkel first introduced a swimsuit into their men’s ready-to-wear collection. Since, the tailored briefs …

NOE Garments Launches Swimwear

The lingerie label offers a considered, print-free collection focusing on unique silhouettes and high-performing fabric

Founded by twin sisters, NOE Garments melds function and fashion in their thoughtfully made intimates that find sexiness in non-traditional styles and materials. From supportive zip-back racers to bras with thick, bold straps, NOE pieces encourage women to be creative in layering and styling, and add some confidence and a specialness to the quotidian task of getting dressed. Though the independent label is based in …

“Poseidon” V Swimsuit

Swim like the God of the Sea himself in Karla Spetic’s “Poseidon” V-neck swimsuit—part of her spring/summer ’15/’16 collection. The one-piece (which is available in pink or orange) blends myths with modernity and will surely make a splash at the beach or the pool this season.