I was hired by DUSKII as a FREELANCE DESIGNER to expand their SWIM + WETSUIT line. As the owner had no formal apparel design experience, she was looking for someone like myself to push her brand’s silhouettes beyond the One Piece swimsuit.

I’m grateful they trusted my vision + subsequently showcased my entire collection at Miami Swim Week. They gave me the freedom to explore and I had a lot of fun experimenting with different types of Neoprene to see how much it can be manipulated around the body to come up with more shaping and contouring. I began playing with Laser Cutting designs into 1mm-thick neoprene to create more ventilation, and it became a distinctive visual for the brand.

I also played with new silhouettes in order to bring freshness to the existing one-piece that was previously already a success for this brand. I ensured every garment was fitted across a full spectrum of bodies as the stretchiness and behaviour of neoprene can be tough to predict.

I briefed a local artist to help create our vibrant all-over prints, and we inspired each other to be bold in our colour and design choices.

INSPIRATION: Inspired by the soul-stirring beauty of the Hawaiian Islands, there is something about this land that awakens the heart, motivates the mind and inspires a feeling of being at one with the land. The Hawaiian Islands embody all that a DUSKII girl is about—adventure, magnetic charm, ravishing beauty and spirited life. From the dense lush forests to the stunning white sand beaches, a DUSKII girl is at home here.

https://duskii.com.au/