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The Hawaii Packing List: Swim Edition

We spent a few days on the North Shore with Eden, Honolua, and Yasmine shooting our latest women’s swimwear collection. Our schedule consisted of early call times, beach days, shave ice, and plenty of moments between locations where the girls reached for the same pieces again and again.

The best swimwear on a trip like this is easy to wear, easy to pack, and made to move through the day with you. Bikini tops, matching bottoms, one-pieces, textured swim, printed sets, and cover-ups all had their place, but a few styles stood out once we got to Hawaii.

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Sun, Salt, & Solids

When we met up with Honolua in Hawaii, it only made sense to bring along Saltwater Solids, a collection she’s always loved for everyday wear and surfing.

She wore our blue Saltwater Solids throughout the trip, a shade that felt right at home against the North Shore waters. Built around comfortable fits, clean colors, and endless ways to mix and match, Saltwater Solids are simple in the best way and made to be the foundation of every swim drawer.

These are the staple pieces made to stay in your rotation. Comfortable to wear, dependable in and out of the water, and designed for everything from everyday beach days to quick surf sessions.

Prints for Beach Days and Mai Tais

Yasmine wore the Cove Floral Poolside one-piece swimsuit with the matching Brooke Printed Cover-Up, which brought a versatile, feminine print moment into the story.

The suit feels right at home on the beach, while the matching cover-up adds just enough polish to take the full look beyond the sand. It is still relaxed and uncomplicated, but feels more complete for whatever comes after, whether that is grabbing poke bowls, walking through Haleiwa, or having mai tais after a long day by the water.

Our printed swim is designed to bring a little more personality into your beach rotation. From softer florals to bolder seasonal prints, these pieces are effortless to wear on their own and even better with a matching cover-up.

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Eden has been loving the color red in everything, so the red Shorebreak Rib Swim was an easy choice for her.

The rib texture gave the suit more dimension, while the color brought a stronger summer feel to the shoot. It paired perfectly with our red Zooey Crochet Cover-Up but could just as easily be worn with an oversized button-down or denim shorts.

Our textured bikini is a good option for anyone who wants simple swimwear with a little more presence. It still feels comfortable and wearable, but the fabric and color give it enough energy to stand on its own.

Final Notes Before Takeoff

By the end of the trip, our cameras were full, the beach bags were sandy, and we were leaving with memories we’ll be talking about long after the last swim.

If there’s one packing note we’re taking with us, it’s this: bring swimsuits that are made for wherever the day takes you, from catching waves and food stops with friends to ending the night with drinks by the water. See you on the next trip.