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A few weeks ago, Richard Barnes, our Gottex agent, told us he was snowed under with a new project. Naturally, we got nosy.
“What’s the project, Rich? A new Brand?!” asked Dawn.
“Yeah” he replied, “I’m very excited. It’s a very exclusive French bikini designer. They’ve asked me to be their agent!”
He told us his new brand was Pain de Sucre.
Pain De Sucre is one of the best bikini designers in Europe. If you’re in the bikini industry, you’ll find that people get protective. A lot of designers like to claim that their the very best. It’s pretty understandable.
Pain de Sucre is the exception. When you mention their name, everybody’s respectful. Their legacy is huge. Everyone knows their work. Everyone takes inspiration from them.
Of course, Richard would be busy. These guys are popular but they aren’t in too many shops. He probably spent most of his time fending off potential retailers!
We were very excited to here about the French bikini giants coming to the UK . We were more excited when Richard asked us if we’d be interested!
Even though their bikini range are different to our other brands, we knew their bikini designs would be the perfect addition to our site. I’ve noticed that a lot of our bikini items concentrate on simple and elegant designs. While Pain de Sucre is definitely elegant, it’s portfolio isn’t the exercise in Minimalism that Roidal’s is.
They’ve a greater mixture in their bikini pieces. Most of their Spring/Summer bikini collections are a blend of Bohemian patterns and classic colours. A lot of scarlet and baby blue, along with plenty of paisley and floral.
I’m not going to write a review of all Pain de Sucre’s bikini items in this post. I’d just like to introduce you to the brand and say how glad I am that Richard made us a retailer. He’s a good agent and has impeccable taste in bikini resellers!
Over the next few days, I’ll publish reviews for each new bikini. They’re on our site now, if you want to look before then.
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Yes! Another brand has entered UK Beachwear’s Swimwear Mansion, and this one is a bit more on the just-wanna-have-fun side than what you might have seen here before.
Skinny Dip’s designs are all about creating feminine, seductive and down-right-fun bikinis. Their swimwear is, of course, some of the best quality you’ll find on the market. UK Beachwear wouldn’t have it any other way!
But it’s clear from their designs that they’re out to make stunning bikinis and create some glances and gazing out of thin air.
Skinny Dip Halter Anchor Bikini with Skirt, the first design on the Skinny Dip page, is a real treat. Gosh! This kind of swimwear is meant to be very visual, and the delightful skirts makes this bikini much more than just a normal triangle brief. A great one for being original and darling!
Skinny Dip also released the Anchor without the skirt. This version is also a regular halter neck, so what the skirt did to draw glances your legs, the halter top should do the same to draw glances to your neck line.
Skinny Dip Ruffle Triangle Polka Dot Bikini is perhaps the girliest bikini in the range. The tie sides on the briefs and the ruffles on the cups make this swimwear design very sumptuous. Combined with the pastel colouring, this bikini is a real summer favourite, and best suited for beaches and sunbathing. Don’t confine this one to lengths in the pool, it would be a sin!
Skinny Dip Pin-Up has everything you could want from a bikini. Halter straps that draw attention to the neck line, a broach that emphasises the breastbone, tie-sides with side-broaches that’s become a very popular bikini addition and a Pin-Up theme. This bikini has it all and it’s my personal favourite this season.
If this kind of swimwear is the kind for you, then don’t hesistate. These designs will definitely be quick sellers, and I’m confident next season’s will be no different. If you found this review helpful, then subscribe for free and recceive email updates on the latest fashion swimwear via email at the bottom of the page. Have fun and go wild!
Poko Pano Swimwear is the newest brand to be welcomed into the UK Beachwear family, and what an addition it is proving to be! Their range has already been very well received and I’m sure you can find something in the collection that will be what to be seen in this summer.
I found Poko Pano at a swimwear convention with some friends last year, and we were instantly excited by what we saw. Well, we say that we found them, but really they found us – the agent for Poko Pano spotted us and rushed over to us with an enthusiasm I had never seen in anyone working on a Sunday before. Sabrina, a young American agent brought us over and we went through their catalogue of designs with her.
Poko Pano doesn’t come from the US though; it comes from the sun, sand and swimwear capital of the world: Brazil. This is our first Brazilian brand and I knew straight away that a bikini from this company would be worth every penny. Brazil is home to some of the most beautiful beach locations in the world and the designers have to be very special to make a name for themselves in their native country.
The first item to catch my attention was the Poko Pano Pimenta, a bandeau bikini that showed everyone just how up to the minute these swimwear designs are. The candy-cane pattern on one cup is a popular design that we’ve had a number of requests for over the past few seasons and combined with the pimenta chilli pepper design on the other cup and the briefs, the overall look is fresh and sweet and sure to be amongst the best on the beaches this summer.
Poko Pano Capri Balconette keeps with the sweet candy theme with a very tasteful lime and chocolate spring design. The cups of this bikini have small bumps inside the cup that lifts and shapes for the perfect beach-ready figure. The little gold ring is also a very clever addition that, like the balconette cups, helps draw attention to the top and really enhances the figure. This bikini has a very tasteful and fashionable tie side and the ever popular halter neck, both making this item that little bit more noticeable and special than other swimwear you’ll find on the market.
The Mykonos has proved to be very popular already and the pink, green, azure and yellow patterning captures the beauty of the Greek island it is named after. As you can see by the picture, the candy is still very strong in this collection. The lighter pastel colours and the floral briefs of this design are perfect for both sunbathing on hot beaches and relaxing on those cooler evenings. A very versatile pattern and one of my personal favourites.
Jasmin Haltern is the definitive sunbathing bikini. The triangle cup, ever popular with those looking to achieve maximum tanning, makes this design a sure winner for summers away and a handy item to have for those hotter days at home. The whole bikini is, as you might expect, much more revealing, with tie sides on the briefs, back and neck.
And finally, another great one for sunbathing and candy fashion, Mosha is my favourite item of swimwear this season. The full candy bandeau is perfect pin up and the bottoms use a perfect colour contrast (for contrasting colours this spring/summer, my other blog might interest you). The black and white patterning and the one tie side makes this a unique swimwear design and one that’s been popular with casual holiday goers diehard fashion enthusiasts alike.
Well, I really hope this has given you something to look forward to this summer and whether you’re travelling abroad or staying home, it’s never a bad idea to treat yourself. Poko Pano is of the upmost quality and with them coming from Brazil; they definitely know great swimwear when they see it, a little bit like myself! So take my expert advice, Poko Pano Swimwear receives the full stamp of UK Beachwear quality and I insist you to enjoy every minute of sunshine you can with your new Poko Pano bikini!