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BEACHWEAR
Fashion OrientationPresented by:Apoorva DaburSurbhi Kaushal
Assigned by:Ms. Apla
What is a Beachwear?Beachwear refers
to clothing suitable for being worn on a beach.
Beachwear usually falls somewhere between swimwear and what a person wears when fully clothed.
For men, this may consist of beach shorts that are long enough to almost come down to the knees, and sometimes beyond.
Women's beachwear often consist of shorts and a tank top and bikinis…….
HistoryPreviously, people used
to bathe nude on the beaches, but as the popularity of coastal areas increased due to the ease of travel, it created a need for beachwear.
In the 1800s and early 1900s beachwear consisted of heavy garments which covered most of the body.
Evolution in Beachwear
When Americans started visiting beaches in the 1800s a revolution in beachwear began.
Sunbathing, water sports and swimming became popular and this brought about a change in the styles of beachwear for women.
With increase in the popularity of these activities there was a need for swimwear as an outfit was needed which made it convenient to these activities and also which protected humility.
The mens swim wear was always different from that of women and gave a masculine look. After 1950s womens swimwear became very bold and mens swimwear started becoming vibrant and had fancy patterns and designs.
Women’s BeachwearWomen swim wear
It is known by different names such as: swimsuit, bathing suit, aquajammies, swimming costumes. Swim wears can be skin-tight or loose-fitting. Women swimsuits are mainly either one-piece swim-suits or bikinis. Dive skins is another type which is designed for some kind of swimming and diving.
Women beach wraps Beach wraps are fashionable garments consisting of a large printed cloth used to wrap it around the waist. It can be wrapped around the breast part and as well as lower part. A number of costumes come under this category: Sarongs Pareos
Women beach dressesA variety of beach dresses make you possible to wander around the beach. Adding immense celebration and fun, it protects you fron direct sun rays. Usually it covers most of your body. A Plethora of beach dresses include: Kimonos Thongs Capris Kaftans Beach pants Beach tunics Beach mini-skirts
Mens BeachwearMen's beachwear includes an exotic and
elegant range of apparels or clothing items. The contemporary beachwear for men are available in a multitude of designs, prints, and colors.
The men's beachwear consists of following items:
Men Shorts Men Shirts Swim Trunk Men Board Shorts Men Beach Pants Waterproof Pants Waterproof Jackets Mens Swimwear
BEACHWEAR WITH DIFFERENT PRINTS AND PATTERENS
CHILDREN’S BEACHWEARChildren’s swimwear
has designs inspired by kids’ favorite cartoon and action figures and offers customized bathing suits that young girls and boys will be thrilled to wear.
Beachwear manufacturers design costumes with extra protection against the sun and the cold ocean breeze.
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Fabrics used in Beachwear
All the fabrics that are used for manufacturing beach clothing need to be soft and light for the skin.
Lycra is the preferred fabric, which also most commonly used fabrics in beachwear. Lycra is also elastic and therefore clings to the body allowing easy movement in water.
A blend of natural and synthetic fibers is used as they have properties of being non water absorbent, quick drying, elastic, light and being skin friendly.
Most children’s bathing suits are made of various layers of thin polyester, nylon or other fabrics that dry faster and allow kids to enjoy their fun activities.
For children’s very sensitive skin, manufacturers now make sure each color design is imprinted with non allergenic chemical dies.
Allowing kids to be dynamic and energetic beach shorts are now made from allergenic free cotton and have build in elastic bands or cotton straps to tie on.
Beachwear Accessories Beachwear also includes many accessories which
make people look more fashion forward. Designer beachwear has had an innovative approach by incorporating a fascinating world of beach accessories to complement the classic beachwear.
Beachwear accessories include:SunglassesNecklacesBanglesHatsCapsScarvesSandals/slippersBags
Brands associated with beachwear
Beachwear Designers
DIANE VON FURSTENBERGPeelo plaited silk-chiffon kaftan
MISSONIDakar reversible knitted bikini
LA PERLACuspid Aria maxi kaftan
MATTHEW WILLIAMSONKaleidoscope print swimsuit
SHAY TODD Crepe mini shirt dress
MELISSA ODABASHPhuket cutout swimsuit
BEACHWEAR And FASHIONFrom their elegant
dresses to the prêt-a-porter clothing, fashion designers have included beachwear to their collections allowing everybody to make a style statement even when they are just sun bathing or swimming at the beach.
World renowned high end fashion houses also created a separate line of clothing dedicated to beachwear only. Following the current fashion trends each designer turns a basic 2 piece bathing suit into an haute-couture pie.
Designers now have entire fasion shows dedicated to
presenting their breachwear collection.
Latest Trends in BeachwearsIt is a growing trend in beach
fashion that on top of your sexy top and bottom, you cover it with a huge shirt or a cure flowing dress.
Summer bikinis are in again along with underwire and triangle, whose designs greatly signify the call of savannah.
Patterns like checks and flowers are very famous nowadays.
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