Wahine Summer 09/10 Collection

With the view that Wahine is the brand that all women can wear, we have put together a collection with broad appeal so every woman can find a swimsuit that she can't wait to put on. Be inspired by learning about our inspirations:

Ka'ui by Wahine
Our block colours this season are driven by fashion trends. In 'Cabaret', our favourite is Marsala, a stunning deep, dark purple which has replaced the chocolate of days past. Its rich hues create a sophisticated look which suits the simple, classic styles and its softness complements most skin tones. Another strong colour is Aegean, a commercial vibrant blue reflecting warm summer skies. In 'Siren' we have used a glamorous Italian fabric called Folie with a subtle sheen. The highlight colour is Begonia, a rich, deep red and a sophisticated fashion colour. Transparent faceted beads add something different to the bikinis and the frills create a stunning one piece.

In terms of prints, we have a stunning selection inspired from around the world. 'Coco Kabana' is a stylized Hawaiian floral print with bright colours using the dip dyed trend and is digitally printed in Japan. 'Sumatra' is trend driven and has been derived from traditional ikat dyeing techniques of SE Asia. This striking print on a shiny fabric is proving to be one of the best sellers this season. 'Azteca' is a fashion forward story, highlighted with our monokini. This bold but simple geometric ikat print in bright colours is digitally printed in Japan and will make you stand out from the crowd. 'Waves' is a simple, classic print for the stylish customer with the turquoise/blue colourway highlighted. 'Liana' is inspired from 50's Hawaiian glamour, with trend-driven large tropical leaf print on a white background for a fresh look and on a black background for a more subtle commercial appeal. 'Savanna' is a true animal inspired print in a fashion forward charcoal/black/white colourway with a giraffe shape cut out silver trim.

We have used a variety of luxurious fabrics in Ka'ui including Sensual, Nair, Lux and Folie. These fabrics all have a soft and often a silky feel creating great comfort so you feel as good as you look when you wear a piece from our collection.

Wahine
As always, vivid and electric colours in Wahine's collection paint a picture of our beach life in Australia. Full of energy, our Daffodil yellow in 'Flashdance' beams radiance and summer. Baltic blue sends us deep into the ocean to cool depths. Babushka pink is our highlight fashion colour that makes a feminine, funky statement. Delite is our new fabric which is light on the body yet secure fitting with a soft touch and is new to Wahine this season.

Prints include 'Jungle', a fun, vibrant print drawing on mini geometric and stripe trends and traditional marbling techniques. This best-selling story is bold and funky. 'Poppie' is inspired from watercolour/English garden florals, the white colour offering a fresh feel. 'Mosaic' is another geometric print inspired by mosaic tiles, daring and confident. 'Long Island' is a strong stripe inspired by vintage beach chairs and beach umbrellas of the 70's.

If you are interested in purchasing something from our collection, please click here to go directly to our online store to find the perfect Wahine bikini for your shape.