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Swimsuit season is coming!
Swimwear season is upon us! And for the occasion, La Vie en Rose and Bikini Village are launching their new collections. In total, we offer 225 models of women’s and men’s jerseys. There’s something for everyone, one-piece, two-piece, bright colors, stripes, floral prints or even the classic and timeless black swimsuit. There are also this season some models with embossed fabrics, embossed and ribbed fabrics. For men, swim shorts are worn at mid-thigh, the fabrics are light, the colors are vibrant and the patterns varied, with palm trees, cacti, pineapples and flowers!
François Roberge, CEO of La Vie en Rose, wants to rediscover the swimsuit, associated with holidays, the sun, the swimming pool, the beach or the lakeside.
PHOTO ROBERT SKINNER, THE PRESS
François Roberge, CEO La Vie en Rose
“It’s important, the swimsuit, because it is synonymous with beautiful moments spent with family, friends or lovers, at the water’s edge, on vacation. You want to feel good in your jersey, hence the importance of choosing it well, he said in an interview. People are starting to travel again, they want to renew their swimwear wardrobe. »
Sign of the times, more and more swimsuits are now made with recycled fabrics. “There is a culture change. There are new eco-friendly materials and many swimsuits are made from recycled plastic bottles. We will continue on this path. »
La Vie en Rose and Bikini Village’s headquarters opened last March and is located in the former Christie factory where Oreo cookies were made for decades.
“It’s a page of history that is turning! All employees of the two brands, Bikini Village and La Vie en Rose, are under the same roof. We are Canada’s largest swimwear retailer. »
Inspiration: for a local swim
The range of women’s swimwear designed and manufactured in Quebec has grown in recent years. Here is an overview of the models offered for the summer, for 100% local swimming.
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PHOTO FROM THE OTHERSEA BIKINI WEBSITE
Othersea Bikini makes its swimsuits in Quebec, in limited quantities and according to customer demand. She recently opened a boutique-café in the Saint-Roch district. Pictured: Stella One-Piece Swimsuit ($135).
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PHOTO FROM SELFISH SWIMWEAR WEBSITE
Created by designer Naomie Caron, Selfish Swimwear swimsuits are made of recycled nylon. The Lineas Fuera DeControl collection, made in collaboration with Oscar Mendoza, mixes signature Selfish pieces with a touch of contemporary Mexican art. Pictured: Reversible top and bottom in Oscar print ($85 and $90).
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PHOTO FROM JUNE SWIMWEAR WEBSITE
June Swimwear’s offer caters both to those who like to bask in the sun and to those who want to move. In this photo: the Rosy swimsuit, with back zipper, designed especially for surfers ($139.99).
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PHOTO CLAUDIA GOULET, PROVIDED BY ROSÉ SWIMWEAR COLLECTION
Rosé Collection has made it its mission to celebrate the female body as it is. All of its products have a double layer of Econyl fabrics, a nylon made from recycled fibers. Pictured: Claire top with adjustable straps and back ($79.99) and Marie high-waisted bottom ($69.99). Two new models will be unveiled on June 2 and offered in a pop-up store on June 3 at 53 Bellechasse Street in Montreal.
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PHOTO FROM LEONORA IM WEBSITE
Leonora IM’s eclectic prints are the focus of its latest capsule collection of swimwear featuring classic and utilitarian cuts, made from an OEKO-TEX certified polyester. You can try it out at Les Étoffes, on boulevard Saint-Laurent. Pictured: top and bottom in EGO print ($120 and $100).
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PHOTO FROM SHAN’S WEBSITE
Founded in 1985 by Chantal Lévesque, Shan is a safe bet when it comes to high-end swimwear. Note, the brand also offers men’s swimwear. Pictured: High Neck One-Piece Swimsuit ($365).
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PHOTO FROM CARLO DESIGN WEBSITE
Caroline Liard, of Carlo Design, manufactures in Quebec and in an artisanal way clothes and swimwear inspired by nature and travel. Pictured: Surf top and Monica bottom in Palm Springs print ($60 and $65).
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Accessories: the colors of Kamouraska at Cantin
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PHOTO FROM CANTIN WEBSITE
Prisque backpack in “wheat” leather, $375
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PHOTO FROM CANTIN WEBSITE
Large Olivia bag in “moss” leather, $350
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PHOTO FROM CANTIN WEBSITE
Small Angèle backpack in “lichen” leather, $320
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PHOTO FROM CANTIN WEBSITE
Antonin “river” leather belt bag, $250
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Seaweed, river water and wheat fields inspired Cindy Cantin in the creation of her new collection of Kamouraska bags. Based in the Villeray district of Montreal, the designer and entrepreneur travels regularly to the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, trips that she says have an influence on her life, her mood and her creativity. “Realizing that past Lévis, the road that runs along the river with its salty air, its timeless country landscapes, its birds of prey that I observe now and the mountains in the distance on the other bank soothes me and touches me every time. It’s a stark and almost shocking contrast to my Montreal neighborhood life that I love so much. It is above all through the colors that the spirit of the Bas-Saint-Laurent is transposed into its new creations: the “moss” color inspired by seaweed, the “golden hour” reflecting wheat fields, the leather “lichen » gray like stone and « river » leather, like the waters of the St. Lawrence. All Cantin bags are made in Quebec from full-grain leather.
Tested and approved : Uomo Acquawhat to expect ?
PHOTO FROM GUESS WEBSITE
Uomo Acquamarine variation ofUomo
Less than a year after the release ofUomo signed Guess, with a fairly classic fern accord, the brand is throwing itself into the water again with a first version of this eau de toilette. Code name : Aqua (beware of confusion, Valentino offering a perfume with a very similar name). There is a fern base with a woody tendency, but more oriented towards marine freshness – the avowed aim being to sing an ode to the Mediterranean. At the opening, lemon and cucumber are mouth-watering, with a discreet hint of cardamom, sliding towards juniper and sage, which we find in the basic version. Another component taken up for the base notes, the moss, which this time has an iodized touch, all resting on a rather masculine sandalwood. Eau de toilette for the general public, it will be aimed at freshwater sailors who do not wish to take risks this summer; even if it means being carried away by the currents of triviality. The aquatic freshness is there and will go well with hot and sunny days. Like its predecessor, its honest quality/price ratio comes at the expense of the unimpressive fit.
In large drugstore chains and on the Guess site, $79 for 100 ml