E KOMO MAI (WELCOME) TO HAWAII

The rich tropical landscape, deep emerald seas and white sandy beaches of Hawaii become the perfect backdrop to showcase the trends of the season. Brilliant solids, bold black, crisp white and vivid prints – many inspired by rich flora and fauna with surf-inspired styling are hallmarks of the season.  Season 2017 for swimwear and resortwear begins with color to wear and to accentuate. Ohoiho (Enjoy!)

Lush palm leaves pop against a solid navy ground in a twist-bra bandeau monokini with dual side-strap detail by Leonisa.

Lush palm leaves pop against a solid navy ground in a twist-bra bandeau monokini with dual side-strap detail by Leonisa.

A deep plunge maillot by Gottex Cruise with halter neckline is accented with tuxedo pleats and cummerbund waist details.

A deep plunge maillot by Gottex Cruise with halter neckline is accented with tuxedo pleats and cummerbund waist details.

The expert pairing of two bright and colorful prints creates a striking balance in this bandeau two-piece with triple side strap detail by newcomer Kanaloa.

The expert pairing of two bright and colorful prints creates a striking balance in this bandeau two-piece with triple side strap detail by newcomer Kanaloa.

Graphic and bold — colors of the season encircle the halter top of a sheared-side tankini like an artist’s rendering by Anne Cole Signature, shown with a black brief.

Graphic and bold — colors of the season encircle the halter top of a sheared-side tankini like an artist’s rendering by Anne Cole Signature, shown with a black brief.

Ruffles and ruching add flirtatious detail to this tropical-flavored itsy bitsy bikini by Liliana Montoya.

Ruffles and ruching add flirtatious detail to this tropical-flavored itsy bitsy bikini by Liliana Montoya.

Blooming with color, a floral-print maxi dress from RÖSCH is made of easy-care viscose with the illusion of plissé. Elastic waist and tie-closure at back of neck adds additional style and comfort.

Blooming with color, a floral-print maxi dress from RÖSCH is made of easy-care viscose with the illusion of plissé. Elastic waist and tie-closure at back of neck adds additional style and comfort.

Everything goes with white and white is always a staple in swimwear fashion. Seaopia brings white to life in solids and print bikinis – the perfect base to showcase a bronze tan or colorful resortwear.

Everything goes with white and white is always a staple in swimwear fashion. Seaopia brings white to life in solids and print bikinis – the perfect base to showcase a bronze tan or colorful resortwear.

Azura Australia’s black bandeau is accented with asymmetrical detail and mesh inserts.

Azura Australia’s black bandeau is accented with asymmetrical detail and mesh inserts.

A two-piece with pleated bandeau bra top and deep-V is featured in a rich wine shade by Beachlife.

A two-piece with pleated bandeau bra top and deep-V is featured in a rich wine shade by Beachlife.

Muchacho brings style and sex appeal to men’s swimwear. A colorful photo-print is accented with crisp white and is shown with an easy-care relaxed shirt in apricot. The drawstring tie allows for a perfect fit.

Muchacho brings style and sex appeal to men’s swimwear. A colorful photo-print is accented with crisp white and is shown with an easy-care relaxed shirt in apricot. The drawstring tie allows for a perfect fit.

A sexy lace-up midriff top with tassled ties is paired with a roll-waist bikini bottom and shown in a mixed print in soft sherbet shades by Maaji.

A sexy lace-up midriff top with tassled ties is paired with a roll-waist bikini bottom and shown in a mixed print in soft sherbet shades by Maaji.

Body contouring, shirring and a deep-V neckline outlined in black makes a romantic beach interlude on a sultry summer evening even hotter! A fiery-red maillot by Magicsuit is shot against a breathtakingly beautiful Hawaiian sunset.

Body contouring, shirring and a deep-V neckline outlined in black makes a romantic beach interlude on a sultry summer evening even hotter! A fiery-red maillot by Magicsuit is shot against a breathtakingly beautiful Hawaiian sunset.