The Watercult 2022 swimwear collection, Life Reborn, welcomes freedom without restrictions. Inspired by new spirit-lifting colours, prints and shapes for upcoming adventures, optimism guides this wanderlust collection that is all about following the sun. Vintage blooms with sun-washed elements add a nostalgic sentiment, while tropical prints evoke a retro-resort feel and sit alongside nautical stories.
Spicy raspberry, daylight blue, manuka and digital lavender evoke a strong and confident summer vibe. De-saturated colours like buttercream, skyway or brown sugar stand next to intense sunset pastels and soft accents of light gold. Contemporary shades balance this joyful palette with deep black, tranquil blue or ocean shine for a calming, timeless character.
New swim knits are inspired by womenswear fashion and key trends for swimwear, and the spotlight is placed on tactile fabrics and sustainability. Striking soft textures play the leading role in the solid stories, focusing on comfort and eco-conscious, recycled fabrics. Ruffled and scrunched details like straps or belts update core silhouettes, while crocheting is made from shell fabric to create a bold yet sleek tone-in-tone finish. Embroideries are also key, with interwoven metallic threads or fabrics with sparkling finishes.
In the Vintage Hawaii design group, a print mixing flat vector styled hibiscus flowers and wild leopard is spliced and panelled in an eclectic style. Elastic tapes with soft lurex touches link both worlds and add subtle sparkle to a story that recalls pictures of a 60’s retro surf feel, available in lightly sun-faded colours. Statement shapes play with asymmetry and cut-outs, while belted suits and high waist bottoms with wicker buckles set significant accents.
The cocoa fruit updates fashion flowers and lemons as a key motif in Jungle Mania, adding an unexpected twist to a tropical print. An exciting tropical play of colours and striking details express a joyful mood. Fringed tapes inserted in dividing seams play with memories of tropical island life and solid fabrics are highly tactical. A swim knit with a graphic tonal jacquard pattern nods towards a soft 70’s feel and so do the squared retro buckles in brown that decorate the styles.
