The Water’s Edge

Like champagne compliments caviar, nautical inspirations compliment swimwear and beachwear with bold perfectly-placed stripes, tropical prints, embellishments, rope treatments and the ever classic shades of red, white and royal blue.
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Playing It Safe! Keeping It Cool!

By N. Jayne Seward

The children’s swimwear market continues to evolve to be both fashionable and functional. Following the latest trends is key for kids—and so is being active. Whether on the beach or by the pool, designers are creating directional new looks to keep kids in style, comfortable and, of course, sun-protected.
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One-On-One: An Exclusive Interview with Octavio Quintana, Vice President of Leonisa USA

By Tracey Smith

While a woman’s silhouette contributes to her beauty, the confidence she evokes adds to her appeal. To help women of all shapes and sizes look and feel their best, Leonisa—a Colombian manufacturer with a distribution facility in Norcross, Ga.—offers a wide range of swimwear and shapewear products. Leonisa’s body-contouring designs elevate a woman’s self-confidence through enhanced figure-shaping.
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Finding a Place in the Sun

By N. Jane Seward

Men’s beachwear is having its fashion heyday. As the popularity of lifestyle dressing increases, designers are creating plenty of beachwear options so men can have fun in the sun and look great while doing it. From tees and board shorts to retro prints and casual button-downs, the look at poolside is cool with a fashionable twist.
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