circularity WHY ARE SYNTHETIC FABRICS USED IN SWIMWEAR? From bikinis to one-pieces, glance at the label inside any contemporary swimsuit and you’re sure to find it has been crafted from high-stretch polyester, nylon or elastane. In today’s rapidly growing...
editorial 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 moments on our summer mood board.
editorial WISH YOU WERE HERE: CONSTANZE SAEMANN Constanze Saemann, model and founder of organic self-care brand, BASIUM, shares her most-treasured summer memory and the essentials she'd never travel without.
editorial WISH YOU WERE HERE: OLA NECHYPORENKO Ola Nechyporenko, designer and founder of Olamii, shares her most-treasured adventure and the message she'd give to her younger self.
editorial WISH YOU WERE HERE: OANA ROMANEIRO Kōraru's founder shares her bucket-list destination, holiday playlist and the essentials she doesn't travel without.
circularity WHY IS BUYING SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR IMPORTANT? The transformative powers of a great bikini is undeniable. However, while your swimwear needs to work in harmony with your body, it also needs to work in harmony with the...
news 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 in a more holistic and circular way.
news THE CORE COLLECTION Running throughout the soul of Kōraru is our love for the ocean. One of the greatest wonders and resources of our natural world, it inspires everything we do, from designing...
news 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 if we are going to protect and preserve...