Swimwear blog news and trends

posted by admin on Oct 14

The new custom swimwear line by Eco-Panda is made out of recycled nylon, the first of its kind in the world. According to reports, these products will be available for purchase in select retail stores in the U.S. by January 2010.

Eco-Panda has thought of coming up with its one-of-a-kind line to meet with the demands of having specialty items. As of now, the company is in the process of forming deals with other retails in terms of its junior custom swimwear line.

The swimwear was launched in June of this year and so far there are a lot of positive reviews attached to the products made out of recycled nylon thanks to the cutting-edge design and trendy looks by the items.

The swimwear is specifically made of regen recycled nylon and this usually goes into several processes before the finished product is unveiled.

posted by admin on Oct 7

Swimsuits provide L*Space Swimwear continued its momentum in the industry as it won the Women’s Swim Brand of the Year Award for the third straight year in the recently concluded 2009 SIMA Image Awards. This served as a record-setting feat for the company since it is the first to have won a SIMA Image Awards on a specific category three times.

Aside from the aforementioned award, the company also clinched the Women’s Marketing Campaign of the Year.
The awards ceremony was held at San Jose del Cabo, Mexico last October 2.

L*Space bested other popular brands in the category. Company Founder and Creative Director Monica Wise together with Joni Parmer, Sales and Marketing assistant, accepted the trophies.

Wise said in a statement that she feels proud knowing that her peers believe in her products and thanked the consumers for continuously supporting her endeavors.

The marketing award was achieved by the company following a simple yet meaningful add campaign with the “What’s Your L?” tagline.

posted by admin on Oct 2

The upcoming Ralph Swimwear Model of the Year calendar launch will have high security following reports of men attempting to join the event using fake media identification cards in order to be near the models wearing skimpy and modest swimwear.

The interest on the said show is increasing considering that there are a lot of sexy swimwear designs that are going to be launched in the event.

Some individuals have been caught attempting to act like official photographers in the preliminary activities leading to the event. It has been found out that they were trying to get pictures of the sexy swimwear models.

The organizers of the upcoming mega party which will be held at the Sports Theater in Star City have already coordinated with its security in terms of handling these fake media employees during the event.

posted by admin on Sep 28

Former “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson shocked everyone during the New Zealand Fashion Week when she strutted down the catwalk half naked and wearing only a sexy thong swimwear.

Wearing only a flimsy white t-shirt dress over her naked breasts and barely there thong swimwear, Anderson walked sexily to the delight of the male audience. The 42-year old was in New Zealand to model the new line she created together with fashion designer and close friend Richie Rich.

In one instance, part of her shirt fell off exposing her bottom and one of her breasts but it was not part of the show but rather an accident. Despite this setback, Anderson continued to walk down the runway like a professional.

There have been reports that behind this glamour, Anderson is currently in debt in the tune of $1.2 million to several individuals, including contractors who remodeled part of her home.

posted by admin on Sep 1

Conservative women’s swimwear is still in, especially in the largely conservative region of Middle East. That’s the very reason why Jenny Rose Nicholson’s MyCozzie line of swimwear is a big hit because it still conforms to the cultural practices in the region.

Nicholson said that the continuing demand for these kinds of swimwear prompted her to set up larger retail outlets. This move was agreed upon by retailer Farhana Farooq, the creative director for Farashati.

She said that women in the region are concerned if they should choose fashion over tradition or vice versa. However, with these lines of women’s swimwear, they can have both. That gap before has been bridged now with these items.

Nicholson expanded her business after she gained popularity for having created a conservative swimsuit for a Saudi princess. This generated positive response from her client and thus created a whole vista of opportunities for Nicholson.

posted by admin on Aug 18

Internationally-renowned supermodel Elyse Taylor was in Sydney, Australia recently to open the second annual Sydney Fashion Festival. The Australian, which is currently based in New York, was seen walking down the catwalk with a trench-coat inspired dress created by Jayson Brunsdon.

Famous Australian personalities were seen at the audience area including Olympic swimmer Stephanie Rice who revealed that this is the only event she can attend in the six-day festival because she needs to back in Brisbane.

In an interview Rice said that she had a blast at the recently concluded World Championships in Rome and is now enjoying her break. She added that this was her first time attending a fashion event.

There were a lot of new styles presented to the audiences that night including jackets adorned with sequins, halter neck dresses, swimwear and many more.

As for Taylor, she’ll be staying in the city for a while since she’ll be back to model the Seafolly swimwear line. She commented that Brunsdon’s creations were superb and that she’s looking forward to wear them in the future.

The Sydney Fashion Festival will have more than 15 events. Other designers scheduled to show their creations are Lisa Ho, Nicola Finetti and Wayne Cooper.

posted by admin on Aug 13

A popular family holiday resort in United Kingdom is now taking a more conservative stance when it comes to proper swimwear attire.

According to reports, the Alton Towers Resort will no longer allow men to wear skimpy swimwear such as Speedo in their premises in a bid to prevent embarrassment among other patrons of the holiday destination.
Some popular celebrities such as Ronaldo and Rod Stewart were seen in the resort in the past wearing these skimpy underwear but the times have changed.

The resort officials stated that it is now focusing on maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere which means that children can easily go around with parents no longer worrying if they get to see men wearing next to nothing.

Alton Towers Sales and Marketing Director Morwenna Angove said that it has been noticed that there’s an influx of men wearing skimpy swimwear in the past few years which prompted their Waterpark team to do something about the situation and the growing complaints among parents.

She suggested that at this point, men should start wearing more conservative swimwear such as shorts or board shorts before taking a plunge in the resort’s pools.

posted by admin on Aug 3

Former “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson is one of the stars that will grace the New Zealand fashion week this coming September. As expected, this sexy mom will strut the catwalk in skimpy swimwear for the delight of the male audience.

The organizers revealed that Anderson will be using her own swimwear line during the event. The swimwear line is a collaboration between Anderson and friend Richie Rich. In order to keep up with pro-animal and vegetarian beliefs, the products are said to be eco-friendly and animal-friendly.

Despite this highly-anticipated appearance, Anderson’s publicist Brian Long is wondering whether the Kiwis are ready to see a celebrity in a skimpy swimwear considering that they are known to be a bit more conservative than others. He added that the swimwear might surprise some conservative individuals in the country.

He stressed afterwards that the eco-friendly theme of the line may still win the Kiwis over.

Other fashion lines that will be featured at the Fashion Week are from Kate Sylvester, Karen Walker, Zambesi and Trelise Cooper. Fashion designers from Australia such as House of EXIS and United Constructions are also expected to participate in the event.

posted by admin on Jun 19

There are an increasing number of women who prefer wearing less revealing swimwear. Some say that they prefer modest swimwear due to religious reasons while some say that they just don’t feel comfortable revealing “too much.”

This unexpected need for modest swimwear prompted two French-born Orthodox Jews to design a line called Sea Secret. The undertaking started a year ago in Israel and the designers have consulted with a respected rabbi in order for the products to meet the standard dress code.

The popularity of modest swimwear is gaining worldwide. According to reports, there are new lines flourishing in Australia, Middle East, Asia and even in United States.
Online blogs and journals have started featuring these modest swimwear to its readers thus increasing awareness of the product through viral marketing.

Major companies have started joining the bandwagon. British swimwear giant Speedo has started selling a long-legged swimwear plus neck-covering for a little over a hundred dollars on its website.

Despite the emergence of new players in the field, Sea Secret owners revealed that their sales are still up and that they will still continue designing modest swimwear for modest women everywhere.

posted by admin on Jun 11

The summer is near and that’s the best time to relax and spend quality time at the beach. Bikini season is definitely here but who says it’s only for those with model-like bodies?

Experts say that every woman can be part of the season. All they need is confidence! It doesn’t hurt to eat some healthy food to feel good and look good during the sunny season. Here are some advices given by the experts:

• Self-acceptance: Wear a bikini and stand in front of a mirror and check yourself out. Focus on your good features and accept your flaws. No one’s perfect. If you focus more on enjoying life, then you’ll feel really good.

• Eat vegetables and fruits: It aids in losing weight but the most important reason behind this is for you not to feel bloated when you wear your bikini. Aside from that, fruits and vegetables prevent body dehydration especially when you are under the heat of the summer sun.

• Size is just a number: Know and understand the shape and size of your body. Go for a bikini in your size. If your a big boobed girl choose freya or panache. They are made for curved bodies. This builds self-esteem.