TREND WATCH

THREADS FOR THE

WAVE WEARY

While we can’t always make it to the beach everyday, we’re thrilled over the latest swell of surf-inspired streetwear that’s shown up in designers’ recent look books and resort collections. Taking cues from wetsuits and neoprene, these new styles strike the perfect balance between sleek silhouettes and sporty, heavy-duty accents like enormous front zippers in contrasting colors. Regardless of what you’re hitting—the waves or the pavement—you’ve got some pretty fresh options.

1: We’re obsessed with Body Glove’s Swim Vest, $64, at Diane’s Beachwear

2: Alexandra Cassaniti is one of our favorite LA-based designers and we worship everything she does. Here, her neoprene shorts, $80, at Alexandra Cassaniti

3: Sexy American Apparel’s Zipper-Front Bodysuits, $34-$47, at American Apparel

4 and 5: BCBG and Phi’s styles won’t drop till later this Fall season, so dream on till then.

-Laura Neilson