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The High Waist Bikini

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Effortless elegance: mastering classy beach style


Today we introduce The High Waist Bikini by Cinzia Cortesi Couture.

This swimsuit is the most stylish and effortlessly cool bikini you’ll find. Its timeless aesthetic is retrò but fashion-forward at the same time. Indeed, it stands out for its unique design.

The High Waist bikini: essential and timeless


About the design:
Cut in a flattering shape. The bottom brief makes a point on style and elegance rather than coverage. However, you can fold it once or twice, so you will not give up your tanning while having multiple styling options.
The top is a triangle with removable padding. We appreciate this option, so we can remove the padding because we prefer a more natural look. Also, the bikini fully doubled in order to provide that couture structure.

The High Waist Bikini
The High Waist Bikini
by Cinzia Cortesi Couture

About the material:
The material is lycra sensitive, which is the top quality lycra. In fact, it’s very soft on the skin. Specifically, it is a high-quality fabric that will not wear out over time. The hand is dense and looks like a crepe. But, even if solid, it has good drying properties and is comfortable to wear.

About the colour:
Khaki green: an earth colour which is a classic shade for a timeless style.

Styling tips: wear a small chain waist belt over the bottom brief and some bangles for a pool party. Also, an unbuttoned oversized men’s shirt with rolled-up sleeves over the bikini is perfect for a lunch or aperitivo on the beach.

The High Waist Bikini is a beautiful piece of Made in Italy design and craft. Indeed, the figure is smooth and classy. And as the designer, Cinzia Cortesi, says – “this is not for everyone.”
We agree with her, that is why we like it even more!

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A Conversation with Cinzia Cortesi

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Cinzia Cortesi Couture is a new Italian beachwear brand we introduced this season. In fact, after much research, her refined style and timeless aesthetic attracted our attention. There’s a touch of couture in her work.

Since we wanted to know more about the brand to introduce it to our audience, we interviewed the designer, Cinzia Cortesi.

The interview with Cinzia Cortesi


• When did you launch your brand?
“In 2019, my first release was during the pandemic. Can you imagine? I said to myself: if I can do it now, nothing will stop me. Despite the lockdown, I delivered all the orders, and customers were happy with my brand. Indeed, over time they increased their orders.”

• Can you tell us something about your background?
“I come from clothing, high end/luxury brands. I’m a pattern maker, and I consulted for many years for Genny, Prada, Bally and other brands. Being a pattern maker, I’m obsessed with the fit, it must be perfect. And I have a sense of giving structure to my garments.”

• Why beachwear?
“I started from scratch, alone. So I wanted to do something manageable, and beachwear has one release a year. But, I intended to make something more structured, more habbillé than pure beachwear. I wanted an essential and researched line to perform my pattern making skills.”

Cinzia Cortesi Couture
Cinzia Cortesi Couture

About quality, fashion and social media


• What kind of materials do you use?
“I put a lot of attention to the quality of materials. My swimsuits are made of lycra sensitive, which is the top quality lycra. In fact, it’s very soft on the skin. Specifically, it’s a high-quality fabric that will not wear out over time. The hand is dense and looks like a crepe. But, even if solid, it has good drying properties, and is comfortable to wear.”

• What do you think of the fashion world today?
“Now fashion is only about logos, everyone is doing the same. There are beautiful things, but there’s a lot of garbage, really a lot! And even because of social media, I see many improvised brands. I’ve been working in fashion for over 30 years, and it’s always more complicated. But I like beautiful things, and I like making beautiful things. This is why I still work in fashion.”

• You touched on social media. What do you think about that?
“I keep an eye on social media, I have to… but I understand they must be dosed. Because if you follow them, you get caught up by a caravan that wants to dictate fashion. And, if you do that, you cannot express yourself, your authentic style.” 

• What do you think about sustainability?
“As it is now, it’s just marketing! A way to clean our conscience.”

In conclusion, her company is small, allowing her to keep everything under control. Production is handmade and done exclusively on a made-to-order basis. The quality of the materials is excellent, and the fit is absolutely perfect. This is Made in Italy!

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The Bicolour One-Piece

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Timeless elegance on the beach


Today we introduce The Bicolour One-Piece by Cinzia Cortesi Couture.

Cinzia Cortesi is a new Italian beachwear brand we added this season. Well, it took a lot of time to find it. Indeed, we have seen so many brands, but we weren’t satisfied. For the quality or the design and, in many cases, for the image of the woman they propose.

Unfortunately, one image dominates the scene: fake lips, fake boobs, and too much of everything. Also frequently advertised by starlette or the new Insta celebrities. That depiction, to us, means nothing. And if you have another idea of a woman and don’t feel represented by that image, finding something different isn’t an easy task.

And so, we searched until we saw Cinzia Cortesi Couture. Et voilà, her essential and refined style caught our attention!

The Bicolour One-Piece
The Bicolour One-Piece
by Cinzia Cortesi Couture

Discover The Bicolour One-Piece


About the design:
This item is a one-piece swimsuit with thin shoulder straps, a criss-cross front band and a self-knot at the back. Also, to provide that couture touch, the material is doubled. Thanks to the perfection of the pattern, the fit is excellent. Therefore, the silhouette is flattering and very elegant.

About the material:
The material is lycra sensitive, which is the top quality lycra. Specifically, it’s a high-quality fabric that will not wear out over time. The hand of the material is dense and looks like a crepe, but even if it’s solid, it has good drying properties.

About the colour:
Bicolour: black base with a beige criss-cross front band. An absolutely chic combination.

Styling tips
Wear it as a top with your favourite jeans or a black maxi skirt for your summer nights.

The Bicolour One-Piece is the swimsuit that lets you stand out in elegance!

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Bukowski Capturing The Essence Of Style

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Precise, powerful words that define true style


Bukowski on capturing the essence of style. The essence of style is difficult to define and even harder to frame it in words, yet Bukowski brilliantly found the perfect phrases capture it. In a world often dominated by fleeting trends and superficial appearances, Bukowski’s words offer a rare glimpse into what true style really means.

Thanks to Mary Portas, we have discovered the following piece by Charles Bukowski, which, she says, sums up her feelings on style. We found it absolutely fantastic, so we decided to share it here—Bukowski’s sharp words truly hit the mark. He masterfully captures its essence, not just through the actions of individuals, but through the way they live, express themselves, and even embrace the rawness of life itself. His unique perspective reminds us that style is more than just aesthetics—it’s a reflection of authenticity and personal expression.

Bukowski on style


“Style is the answer to everything,
A fresh way to approach a dull or dangerous day,
To do a dull thing with style is preferable to doing a dangerous thing without it.
To do a dangerous thing with style, is what I call art.

Bullfighting can be an art.
Boxing can be an art.
Loving can be an art.
Opening a can of sardines can be an art.

Not many have style
Not many can keep style
I have seen dogs with more style than men,
Although not many dogs have style.
Cats have it with abundance.

When Hemingway put his brains to the wall with a shotgun, that was style.
For sometimes people give you style.
Joan of Arc had style.
John the Baptist,
Jesus,
Socrates,
Caesar,
García Lorca.

I have met men in jail with style.
I have met more men in jail with style than men out of jail.
Style is a difference, a way of doing, a way of being done.
Six herons standing quietly in a pool of water, or you, walking
out of the bathroom without seeing me.”


The poem emphasises that style is a unique approach to life, turning ordinary or dangerous actions into something meaningful and artistic. Bukowski suggests that style is not common, but it can be found in unexpected places, whether in animals, historical figures, or even in the way a person carries themselves. It’s about how you do things, the essence of being distinct and authentic. From the mundane to the profound, style makes a difference, and it’s often more present in those who are unconventional or marginalized.

Although capturing the essence of style in words is no easy feat, Bukowski does so brilliantly, encapsulating it in a way that resonates deeply. We absolutely adore this piece! Not only has he gifted us with a true work of art, but it also serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of words in a world overwhelmed by superficial images and fleeting trends.

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The New Yooryuu Top

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Plantation1982: organic Japanese cotton & timeless design


Today we introduce The New Yooryuu Top – by Plantation1982.

Among the Yooryuu series of timeless carry-over pieces designed by Plantation, a new model was launched this season.
Yangyanagi is a woven fabric in which threads are twisted to create a grainy striped surface. Indeed, the unevenness of the texture prevents the material from adhering to the skin and has excellent breathability, sweat absorption, and quick-drying properties. Those characteristics make this garment perfect for the summer season.

Discover The New Yooryuu Top


About the design
Boxy sleeveless top with an asymmetric cut volcano neck that you can also fold up, so you can wear it in two different ways.

About the material
100% organic Japanese cotton. Using the grain in a horizontal striped shape instead of vertical, and giving the fabric an appropriate tension, creates a rhythmic movement like a spring, typical of the Yooryuu cotton series. Which is comfortable and fun to wear.

The New Yooryuu Top
The New Yooryuu To
by Plantation1982

The material is easy to remove from the skin, thanks to its unique texture. Also, it has a silky feel, excellent water absorption and quick-drying properties. These are lightweight and resistant pieces that you can wear many times.

About the colour
Light yellow: a delicate accent of colour in your wardrobe which is also easy to match.

Laundry
Wash by hand, easy care.

Styling tips
Even though these organic cotton pieces are perfect for the hot weather, in fact, when you sweat, they do not stick to your skin, you can wear them throughout the year. Indeed they work well for your layered style as basics under wool garments.

Comfortable as loungewear, you can spend time at home and work remotely in style, but it’s perfect when you go out.
The New Yooryuu Top is the high summer piece you cannot miss!

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