Christian Lacroix Collaborates With California’s Swiminista

Sustainable luxury swimwear label Swiminista has teamed up with French fashion house Christian Lacroix to release a joint swimwear collection that delivers on Swiminista’s promise to the environment and fashion-conscious women, as well as using original Christian Lacroix prints.

Launched by Rock & Republic co-founder Andrea Bernholtz, the label delivers on two promises: As a “bottle to suit” brand, it is kind to the environment, using fabrics made from recycled plastic bottles, and as a swimwear label, it promises women well-fitting one-pieces and two-pieces that don’t slip and provide support while looking chic and fashionable.

“I have always admired The House of Christian Lacroix. His bold designs and prints have long been a favorite of mine - they caught my eye back in 2000 at Paris Fashion week, the first catwalk show I ever attended. It’s truly surreal for me to collaborate with one of my dream designers in launching the Christian Lacroix X SWIMINISTA Collection”, says Bernholtz about the collaboration.

The collection consists of one-piece bathings suits, bikinis and sarongs. Selected items are also available for girls as part of the “Mommy & Me” partner look. Prices range from 45 US dollars for a top or bottom for girls and 95 US dollars for a women’s bikini to 198 US dollars for a women’s swimsuit.

“Partnering with Andrea and Swiminista on an upscale beachwear collection was a natural choice for us,” agrees Nicholas Topiol, CEO, the House of Christian Lacroix.

Known for his vibrant and colorful approach, Lacroix’s characteristic prints and pieces have helped to shape global couture, interior design, and fashion culture. Their designs are theatrically inspired, described as “unexpected,” “opulent,” and “exuberant.” Influenced by history and world culture, The House of Christian Lacroix brings an artistic flair to everyday pieces with trademark elegance and sophistication. The House of Christian Lacroix collections Women’s apparel, fashion accessories, home furnishings, tabletop and lifestyle products.

All pieces of the Christian Lacroix X Swiminista collection are part of a limited edition. They are fully adjustable and available in sizes XS to XL or cup sizes A to DD via the brand’s website.

ABOUT SWIMINISTA

Founded by renowned Rock & Republic creator Andréa Bernholtz, SWIMINISTA introduces “a new era in swimwear” - one in which comfort, sustainability, quality, and sophisticated luxury seamlessly combine to create a dream fit for every unique body. Established around a vision of celebrating beauty in all its diverse forms and advancing higher environmental standards, the brand is both a passion project for Bernholtz - who spent a lifetime in search of that perfect supportive, sexy suit - and real-world proof that swimwear can inspire bold confidence when it’s made to move with you.

Each thoughtfully engineered SWIMINISTA design is built for maximum versatility, beautifully complimenting silhouette sizes XS-XL and bra sizes A - DD. Innovative features like medium-width straps, adjustable front and back ties, supportive Power Mesh lining, and slight ruching in the back/bottom ensure a perfectly contoured, comfortable fit that flatters. A distinctive selection of colors and prints - including collaborations with world-class designers like Christian Lacroix - delivers a high style that is chic, functional, and always on-trend.