Beau Swim Journal

One-Piece vs. Bikini: When to Wear Which (2026 Resort Wear Guide)
One-pieces and bikinis aren't aesthetic alternatives — they serve different occasion types. Here's the 2026 guide for when to wear which, based on resort context, activity, body comfort, and styling... Read more...
Bikini Top Shapes: Triangle vs. Bandeau vs. Underwire vs. Plunge (2026 Style Guide)
Bikini top shape changes how the top performs at the pool, beach, and resort. Here's the 2026 style guide for choosing among triangle, bandeau, underwire, and plunge — for body... Read more...
Bikini Sizing: Why Tops & Bottoms Should Be Sized Separately (2026 Buying Guide)
Most U.S. bikini buyers wear different top and bottom sizes — fixed-set bikini sizing is a manufacturing convenience, not a fit principle. Here's the 2026 guide to sizing tops and... Read more...
Bali's Zero-Waste-to-Oceans Movement — What ROLE Foundation Funds
ROLE Foundation's BALI WISE women's education pipeline, zero-waste-to-oceans programs, and what a brand give-back actually pays for. NOW! Bali + Honeycombers cited. Educational, non-pitchy. Read more...
A Short History of Miami Swim Week — From Funkshion to Paraiso
Miami Swim Week, traced from Funkshion 2003 through Paraiso 2024 to the 2025 trademark battle. How Miami became the US swim capital, and where independent designers fit. WWD + Fashion... Read more...
Ghost Nets to Bikini Yarn — How ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon Actually Works
ECONYL is Aquafil's regenerated nylon made from ghost fishing nets + industrial waste. The chemical-regeneration loop, the lifecycle numbers, the honest caveats. Peer-reviewed + Aquafil primary cited. Read more...