Swimwear Trends 2013

Swimwear trends that we're already seeing for 2013:

A lot of what was just emerging in 2012 will come front and center for 2013.  Here's are some continuations that we are spotting:

High waisted bikinis - The shape is, curvy and close-fitting, accentuating the hips and waistline

Bra tops - Thin, tiny straps going over the shoulders
 
 

Lots of lacing and criss-cross straps - Graphic, visually appealing

Cheeky bottoms - Hey, if you've got the bitty bottom, then go for it.

 
Neon Colors - Boys + Arrows did some this year

Non-Conforming Shapes - Especially tops that are different, overlapping, criss cross, low cut, etc.

Non-Urban looks - Ethereal looks, whisps of mesh fabric, sheers, romantic, swept away look
...Think of desolated beaches far, far away...lotsa grunge

Hawaiian designers - Aloha from Acacia Swimwear, Tori Praver, Sea by Gypsy, Terra Christa

California designers - Look for more from Salt, Boys + Arrows, Cali Dreaming, Minimale Animale

Aussie designers - Anna&Boy, Kooey

~ C.

Suddenly Sandals...The Newest Arrivals at Tropi-Ties

We're excited!  We have new shipments of sandals coming in soon!   The Cocobelle Sandals label is making its debut at Tropi-Ties Swimwear and not a minute too soon.  Their funky, fun styles have made all the celeb pages and press and we love their look, not to mention, the way they're made.  We're starting things off with 3 Cocobelle styles:

Indian Eyes Sandals by Cocobelle

Maasai Gladiators by Cocobelle

Morena Sandals by Cocobelle

Maaji Swimwear is also doing a line of sandals and bags this season, using the same prints as their crazy bikinis.  This should be fun!  Look for the Maaji sandals and accessory items to start arriving this January.

One other sandal label to keep an eye out for is Trove TKEES Sandals.  We'll tell you more about these trendy little TKEE flip flops at a later date.

~ C.



Kain Label... Making Fashion Look So Easy

"Resortwear," "Beach Fashion," "City Couture"...Whatever category you want to put Kain Label into, it's all OK. Kain Label fits into all of the above. The beauty of this LA fashion architect is that they have the distinct ability to take the mundane to insane, from bleak to chic, ordinary to extraordinary. Need I go on?  For example, they have learned to tweak out the most humble of dresser drawer items, the Classic Pocket Tee, and take it to a completely new level by using 21st century fabrics and sexy, modern styling.

And yes, their sweaters are slouchy, but still gorgeous, their dresses simple, but nothing less than fabulous.

Kain Label is new for Tropi-Ties and we’re so happy that we’ve found each other. A perfect fit, if I must say so myself. It travels well, looks stylish in any situation and has utter sex appeal. We hope that you stop by and give us your opinion on this new resortwear line. We love it and we hope that you do too.
 
~ C.