KŌraru Lookbook
Summer 2022
At Koraru we want you to feel confident, free, and comfortable in your swimwear.
Our CORAL Collection of classic designs and our signature Coral Print is a celebration of the ocean. Comprising of three bikinis and a one-piece, we created each style with timeless shapes in mind and a colour palette inspired by colours found underwater, making them an unparalleled fit for life at the beach and holidays that will turn into life-long memories.
The Journal
WISH YOU WERE HERE: CORA HILTS
We had the pleasure to invite Reve En Vert's co-founder Cora Hilts to complete our favourite escapist questionnaire, and found out...
WHY IS SUSTAINABILITY IMPORTANT IN FASHION?
At its core, sustainability is a generation's ability to meet their needs without compromising future generations' potential to...
SWIMSUITS THAT DO DOUBLE DUTY
Packing your bag for a beach day or long-awaited vacation is genuinely fun - having to limit yourself...
WHAT TO WEAR OVER A SWIMSUIT THIS SUMMER: THE BEST SWIMWEAR COVER-UPS AND DRESSES TO TRY ON
Since summer will be here before we know it, we can think of no better time to start...
WHY TRANSPARENCY IS PARAMOUNT WHEN TALKING ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION
Transparency is a key component of business in the modern world. When the Rana Plaza building collapsed ten...
REDEFINING LUXURY FROM AN ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVE: SHOULD AN ITEM BE CONSIDERED LUXURY ANYMORE IF IT'S COSTING THE EARTH?
Businesses face an uncertain landscape in today's climate. Economic turbulence caused by the coronavirus pandemic, changing consumer purchasing...
THE NEED FOR COMPARISON AND HOW SOCIAL MEDIA IS FUELING OUR LOW SELF-ESTEEM
We're all guilty of comparing ourselves to others. It's part of what makes us human beings social animals....
KORARU x POSITIVE LUXURY
We are proud to announce that we have been selected to take part in the Positive Luxury Accelerator Programme!...
GRATITUDE ATTITUDE: THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF GRATITUDE
We all take things for granted without thinking about it, but did you know that feeling gratitude and...
5 WAYS FASHION IS BECOMING MORE SUSTAINABLE IN 2023
The fashion industry's carbon emissions are increasingly becoming a major concern globally, with the UN indicating that it...
70S STYLE ICONS AND THEIR SWIMWEAR STYLES
If we had to choose a favorite fashion decade for iconic swimwear styles, without question, we would choose...
WHAT ARE BEST SWIMSUITS MADE OF?
You’ve got your tropical vacation booked, accommodations and activities lined up, and now all that’s left is the...
WHICH KORARU SWIMSUIT WOULD YOUR FAVOURITE CHARACTERS FROM EMILY IN PARIS WEAR?
When it comes to show stopping style that practically demands your attention at every turn, few shows on...
WHITE LOTUS SWIMWEAR STYLE: WHICH SWIMSUIT WOULD THEY WEAR?
If like us you’ve been well and truly hooked on The White Lotus since it aired back in July 2021,...
3 WAYS TO WEAR THE ZABEL ONE PIECE SWIMSUIT WITH STEPHANIE ARANT @shhtephs
Koraru muse Stephanie Arant (@shhtephs) is styling her Zabel black one piece swimsuit three ways and transforms it...
MINIMALIST SWIMWEAR FOR THE WIN: WHY THE SIMPLEST SWIMSUITS BECOME TIMELESS STAPLES
IT’S NO SECRET THAT PICKING OUT NEW SWIMWEAR USUALLY COMES WITH ITS FAIR SHARE OF CHALLENGES. Perhaps you’re...
THE IMPORTANCE OF MARINE LIFE AND WHY WE SHOULD BE PROTECTING IT
We love going to the beach - relaxing on the sand, swimming in the ocean, and wearing our...
HOW MODERN SWIMWEAR YARNS & FABRICS ARE REVOLUTIONISING THE FASHION INDUSTRY
There have been exciting innovations in the fashion industry when it comes to sustainability. Brands are beginning to...
WHAT IS SLOW FASHION SWIMWEAR?
The concept of slow fashion isn't new; in fact, it goes way back to the pre-industrial revolution days....
MARINA TESTINO: HER FAVOURITE KORARU ECO-FRIENDLY BIKINI, SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION AND MORE
How would you describe your style? Comfortably chic, simple but fun. I love to top off a look...
HOW TO STYLE YOUR SWIMSUIT WITH JESSICA GARCIA @by.regiina
Learn how to upgrade your one piece swimsuit or triangle bikini with these functional styling tips shared with...
WORLD JELLYFISH DAY
In honour of World Jellyfish day, we’d like to share with you a collection of interesting facts and...
WHAT DOES ETHICALLY MADE MEAN?
Sustainability is a buzz word in the fashion industry with brands big and small purporting to support ethical...
THE HISTORY OF SWIMWEAR: VOL 2
What does swimwear say about us? Throughout history the answer to that question has widely varied. Reflecting not...
WISH YOU WERE HERE: HOLLY CHIPPINDALE
Holly Chippindale is an adventurer at heart. After growing up in Australia, she moved to Bali six years...
THE HISTORY OF SWIMWEAR: VOL 1
A confidence-enhancing bikini is the ultimate holiday essential, however there's much more to swimwear than sand, sea and...
THE CORAL COLLECTION: THE ANNIE BIKINI
A great swimsuit deserves an inspiring name. For our Coral Collection we wanted to honour four empowering women from history who...
THE CORAL COLLECTION: THE ZABEL ONE-PIECE
A great swimsuit deserves an inspiring name. For our Coral Collection we wanted to honour four empowering women from history who...
THE CORAL COLLECTION: THE HEDY BIKINI
A great swimsuit deserves an inspiring name. For our Coral Collection we wanted to honour four empowering women from history who...
10 ESCAPIST SUMMER READS
No matter where you are in the world, an evocatively written book can transport you to destinations far...
THE CORAL COLLECTION - INTRODUCING THE MARIE BIKINI
A great swimsuit deserves an inspiring name. For our Coral Collection we wanted to honour four empowering women from history who...
INTRODUCING THE CORAL PRINT WITH DESIGNER EMILY WATERHOUSE
The ocean is our constant source of inspiration and our mission at Kōraru is to celebrate and conserve...
7 FILMS SET IN THE MOST IDYLLIC LOCATIONS
From the turquoise waters in ‘The Blue Lagoon’, to Bonjour Tristesse's shimmering Côte d'Azur coastline – these are the cinematic destinations inspiring...
WHY ARE SYNTHETIC FABRICS USED IN SWIMWEAR?
There’s one thing that unites modern swimwear: synthetic fabric. No matter the style or price tag, glance at...
8 ICONIC SWIMWEAR MOMENTS IN FILM
From Brigitte Bardot's ground-breaking white bikini to Grace Kelly's timeless Riviera one-piece – these are the iconic Hollywood swimwear...
WISH YOU WERE HERE: CONSTANZE SAEMANN
After spending years traveling the world as a successful model, German-born Constanze Saemann, sought a change of pace....
WISH YOU WERE HERE: OLA NECHYPORENKO
Having always dreamed about living next to the ocean, Ukrainian designer, Ola Nechyporenko, relocated to the beautiful country of...
WISH YOU WERE HERE: OANA ROMANEIRO
Growing up along the Black Sea coast, Oana Romaneiro has had an affinity to the ocean since childhood....
WHY IS BUYING SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR IMPORTANT?
The transformative powers of the perfect bikini is undeniable; the right piece makes you feel as though you...
WHAT DOES SLOW FASHION MEAN TO KŌRARU?
Kōraru was born out of a desire to slow down, and a recognition of the imperative to operate...
THE CORE COLLECTION
Running throughout the soul of Kōraru is our love for the ocean. One of the greatest wonders and...
A MINDFUL SHOOT
At the very heart of Kōraru is our aspiration for circularity. Modern fashion practises need to shift towards a more sustainable model...
FASHION’S NEW WAVE OF REGENERATED MATERIALS
The past few decades have witnesses the fashion industry become increasingly disconnected to the world around it. Unsustainable...
KŌRARU X CORAL REEF ALLIANCE
One of the greatest wonders of the natural world, coral reefs are thought to have first appeared in...
