Maryan Mehlhorn
I can’t remember when I was more excited than I am now! Career-wise, I mean.
Maryan Mehlhorn is now part of the UK Beachwear family.
Maryan Mehlhorn is a brand world renowned for producing stellar designs with unrivalled precision. Personally, I’m proud to be hosting this marvellous brand. We’re keen to work only with brands that have a reputation for excellent products.
UK Tights is very much based on choice and variety. But UK Beachwear is entirely about fine, crafted products. An investment, not just a purchase.
How You Know It’s Excellent
The other day, I was watching an interview with Jony Ive, the SVP of Design at Apple Inc. He was talking about how he designs his computers, and something chimed with me. He said the dozens of products being churned out by companies only shows how clueless they are. If you’re designing something, spend your time on a handful of beautiful creations, and you’ll see something magnificent come out of it.
I mention this, because Maryan Mehlhorn have only one kaftan this year, and it seems Jony was right!
The Kaftan comes in a stunning amethyst purple. It’s body is mostly plain, lightweight and unadorned. A good way to set the stage for more elaborate patterns. The sleeves and hems are more opulent. Plenty of twisting flourishes and Eastern motifs, and the chain at the breastbone adds a world of colour and vitality to finish your beach outfit nicely.
Halter Neck Swimsuit
Two swimsuits have been released this season.
The first, a perfect match for the kaftan in the same jewel colour. It’s sheen is much richer, though. Almost velveteen. The halter keeps it a straightforward design with little to distract the eyes.
That is, until the broach is spotted! The three gold hoops and the star burst of folds drag your eyes to exactly the right places.
One of the most creative ways to hone the slimming effect I’ve seen so far.
Leather Belted Swimsuit
The other swimsuit is Maryan Mehlhorn Leather Belted. This is quite something! A swimsuit in tye die with a brown leather belt and a string-up cup.
This is like a cross between something Wonder Woman and Raquel Welsh (a la One Million Years B.C.) might wear. Or perhaps a cocktail of album art by Pink Floyd and Primal Scream.
It sounds exquisitely bizarre, but I actually love this swimsuit. Maryan Mehlhorn must have a fine, motley bunch of designers to come up with something so… far out!
Halter Neck Bikini
Rendered in the same magenta shades, there Halter Neck Bikini is an ideal partner of the Kaftan. More so, because you have the ability to switch between sunbathing and stylish-but-covered.
This haltered two-piece is even better at guiding the gaze than the swimsuit, I think.
The three gold rings and the side-straps, with there range of folds, along with the cups, that all meet gracefully at the centre. The effect is a shaped and complemented shape, starting at the neck line and finishing at the hips.
This bikini has more of Maryan Mehlhorn’s genius in it that anything else from their collections.
Nautical Bikini
This piece is somewhat different from what we’ve seen so far. A deeper, more royal set of hues. I like the new Naval-chic trend in beachwear. Navy is ideal for quality beachwear. Deep, rich and strong colours reflects the craftsmanship of a Maryan Mehlhorn or a Rodial, they give of a certain confident beauty.
The white trim is an old favourite, a perfect pairing and a striking addition.
They give a similar effect to the blue of the fabric. Strong, imposing and intelligently tasteful.
I think this bikini says more about the person wearing it than it does about the designers or craftsmen. It’s not just a bikini from a big name, it’s a bikini for one, as well.
And With that Said…
I’m so proud to be working with Maryan Mehlhorn. It’s a privilege to get to be in the thick of things with people who know what they’re doing. Their designers know what our customers want, and what we want.
If you’re looking for this kind of intelligent, diligent and attentive work in your swimwear, there’s few I could recommend more than Maryan Mehlhorn. But then again, if you’re drawn to this kind of swimwear, I don’t think you need my recommendations at all!