The Best ofIntima & Swim Edit
Something quieter is happening in swimwear.
Gloss is giving way to surfaces that feel softer, drier and more tactile, shifting attention from visibility to sensation. Matte finishes, muted depth and irregular textures suggest a more restrained approach to sensuality, less performative, more emotional.
Across many S/S 27 directions, surface no longer simply catches the eye. It reshapes the relationship between the garment and the body.
Part of a broader directional analysis featured in the upcoming issue of The Best of Swim. Register HERE to receive access to the digital edition.
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