La marque de maillots de bain Réard effectue son grand retour



La marque de maillots de bain mythique des années 1940, Réard, est de retour. Inventrice du bikini, elle a dévoilé cette semaine à Paris sa collection printemps-été 2017.
Réard s'apprête à plonger dans le grand bain à nouveau en lançant cet été sa toute nouvelle gamme de bikinis et de maillots de bain une pièce.
Les coupes flatteuses aux coutures invisibles décorées de diamants et d'accents métalliques chic ou nautiques excentriques devraient connaître un grand succès au bord des piscines chez les nageuses soucieuses de leur style comme chez les naïades abonnées au bain de soleil.
Conservant l'ADN de Réard, la directrice de création Céline Adler propose des lignes pures, des rivets et des lacets.
Les maillots sont vendus à partir de 200€ et entre 300€ et 450€ pour les modèles inspirés par la haute couture, et les plus luxueux, décorés de diamants, sont à 650€.
La collection printemps-été 2017 complète est d'ores et déjà disponible en exclusivité chez Colette, à Paris, ainsi que sur la boutique en ligne de Réard : www.reard.com.
La maison Réard a été fondée en 1946 par l'ingénieur automobile et entrepreneur de la mode Louis Réard. Il a inventé le bikini, qu'il a présenté à la piscine Molitor, autrefois célèbre et haut-lieu du style parisien. Pourtant malchanceuse pendant l'âge d'or du bikini, la marque a disparu après la mort de Réard en 1984. Trente ans plus tard, la marque compte bien réclamer son dû dans le secteur du maillot de bain de luxe.

TYR Becomes Exclusive Swimwear Provider for Army

TYR Sport is proud to announce that it has signed on as the exclusive swimwear supplier for the Army West Point Swimming and Diving Program.

With a mission to educate, train and inspire the next generation of Corps of Cadets, the United States Military Academy at West Point is a renowned institution known for developing excellence both in and out of the classroom. The Academy provides a superb four-year education, which focuses on the leader development of cadets in academic, military, and physical domains, all underwritten by adherence to a code of honor.

At the helm of Army’s swimming and diving programs is eleven year veteran head coach Mickey Wender. During his tenure, Wender has not only led both the men’s and women’s teams to top finishes at the Patriot League Championships, but has also coached 89 cadet-athletes to Patriot League Honors.

The 2015-16 season was the most successful for both the men’s and women’s teams in recent history. Boasting a combined 20-2 record, the teams have not seen such joint success since the inaugural season of the women’s program in 1978-79. In addition, both squads finished as the runner-up at the Patriot League Championships, which is the highest simultaneous finish in program history. Other accomplishments in his tenure include two Patriot League Championship “Swimmer of the Meet honorees, five Diver of the Meet selections, one Rookie of the Meet, one Scholar-Athlete of the Year and two CoSIDA Academic All-American certificates.

“Army West Point Swimming and Diving could not be more excited about our partnership with TYR,” stated Wender. “It’s a natural connection based on mutual respect and common goals. I have always admired the quality of the TYR brand and what it represents in terms of competitive excellence and integrity. It’s also clear that TYR has tremendous respect for the men and women who will serve our country as commissioned leaders of character. We couldn’t be more proud to work together.”

“West Point has an incredible history, not only for its success as a Division 1 program, but also for its ability to provide the world with true leaders committed to the values of duty, honor and country,” began Matt DiLorenzo, Chief Executive Officer of TYR Sport. “We look forward to working with the men and women of Army Swimming & Diving and cannot wait to watch them continue to succeed.”

Kimberley Garner posing for a swimwear shoot to showcase her latest line

Kimberley Garner looks every inch the boho beauty as she flaunts her long and lean figure in scarlet swimwear for festive shoot

She's carved out a career as a swimwear designer off the back of her stint in Made In Chelsea.
And who better to model her own designs than Kimberley Garner herself, posing for a sizzling swimwear shoot to showcase her latest line.
The statuesque blonde displayed her toned and trim physique in an itsy bitsy red bikini before slipping into a coordinating one-piece.



Kimberley's bronzed skin highlighted her well defined abs and tiny waist as she struck a seductive pose.

The blonde bombshell gave her look a boho twist thanks to some quirky accessories.
A red and gold ribbon headpiece adorned with giant bells fell behind one ear while a matching festive piece hung from a hook at the waist.



Continuing the festive theme, Kimberley jazzed up her ensemble with a plaid bow on one hip.
The halterneck swimsuit featured a rather racy Brazilian cut, ensuring her pert posterior was on show.
Kimberley's statement swimwear featured lace-up detailing at the bust and a gold lame stitching at the neck.



The starlet proudly ensures all the pieces in her collections are made in England and the Italian fabric is hand-cut in London - in a luxury touch to help her designs stand-out in the market.
Speaking to MailOnline, she said: 'I designed this year's swimwear collection all around the Island, with tropical-inspired hand drawn prints.
'I wanted it to capture that balmy, relaxed feeling of being on holiday.
'It's really cool being a young designer and I love the creative process, from design to seeing the final product. This collection is my favourite yet.'



Swimming Australia Splits from Longtime Swimwear Partner Speedo



Swimming Australia has partnered with Speedo for more than 60 years, dating back to the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, but that partnership will be coming to an end, effective Dec. 31. The two organizations announced the split in a press release Tuesday.

“The partnership with Speedo has been one of this country’s most successful. Some of the Australian Swim Teams’ most iconic moments have been in Speedo. We are forever thankful for Speedo’s commitment to the sport and to our organisation. The Rio Dolphins team were extremely proud to wear the Speedo green and gold suit and gold cap. We part ways respectfully and thank them immensely for their support of the Dolphins,” Swimming Australia CEO Mark Anderson said.

A press release announcing the split noted that Dawn Fraser, Murray Rose and Jon Henricks wore Speedo gear back in 1956 and how Eamon Sullivan, Libby Trickett, Leisel Jones, Stephanie Rice, Mack Horton, Cameron McEvoy and Emma and David McKeon have been among more recent top Australians to have Speedo sponsorships.

Speedo will remain a sponsor of the Australian Olympic Committee through 2028.

“It has been a privilege to have been a partner of Swimming Australia for many, many years. We would like to thank Swimming Australia and we wish them continued success. Whilst the direct sponsorship has finished, we will still be supporting the swim team through the next three Olympics and we will also continue to be inspiring people to swim by promoting participation in swimming for everyone,” Speedo Australia Brand Manager Graham Eyres said.

Recently, many Aussie swimmers have begun regularly competing in other brands. That list includes Cate and Bronte Campbell, Mitch Larkin and Emily Seebohm, all of whom have deals with Arena.

Speedo International Ltd. is an Australian manufacturer and distributor of swimwear and swim-related accessories based in Nottingham, England. Founded in Sydney, Australia, in 1914, the industry-leading company is now a subsidiary of the British Pentland Group. Today, the Speedo brand can be found on products ranging from swimsuits and goggles to wrist watches. The Speedo brand is manufactured for and marketed in North America as Speedo USA by PVH under an exclusive perpetual licence, who acquired prior licencee Warnaco Group in 2013.

A report from The Australian’s Nicole Jeffery indicates that Swimming Australia already has signed with a new swimwear sponsor, but the identity of that company has not yet been announced. That new deal will be announced sometime in early 2017.