Elite Traveler HRS 2017-2018

DISCOVER

Women’s style

Swimwear is heavily influenced by travel, and for good reason. Designers pull inspiration from the stripes of a beach house, the colors of the sand and the sun setting over the ocean

AUSTRALIA BONDI BORN

Whether it’s the incredible weather, oceans or culture, the beach scene in Australia simply can’t be beat. Dale McCarthy, founder and creative director of Bondi Born, brings the

country’s cool vibe to her oh-so-chic swimwear line.

Inspiration The Great Barrier Reef “The Great Barrier Reef is truly a natural wonder of the world. It’s a visual paradise of unique marine life, wildlife and tropical landscapes. I find it incredibly inspirational yet very grounding and humbling at the same time. Australia and the Great Barrier Reef are home to some of the most exotic creatures in the world, including spectacular butterflies. The Butterfly Tribe print was inspired by the incredible colors and geometric patterns on the butterflies I saw on my last visit.” Butterfly Tribe balconette one-piece, Must-Do Activity “Taking a helicopter or luxury cruiser to Whitehaven Beach, a remote haven with the whitest sand in the world.” $250, bondiborn.com Favorite Hotel Qualia

Travel Beauty Essential La Mer The Reparative SkinTint SPF 30, $95, saksfifthavenue.com Always Brings… Dior So Real sunglasses, $395, bloomingdales.com

MOROCCO JADE SWIM

In her minimalist but never boring collection, former fashion editor Brittany Kozerski employs her trained eye to design swimwear with on-trend colors, perfect proportions and just the right amount of raciness. shapes and colors of Marrakech for this collection. There is so much architectural beauty with the perfect balance of colors. For the Collision one-piece, I wanted to mix the unique shapes and details of those architectural gems and duplicate that rich rust, terra-cotta color seen throughout the city.” Collision one-piece, $245, jadeswim.com Favorite Hotel La Mamounia Must-Do Activity “My favorite recommendation while visiting Marrakech is to visit the souks to buy some of the best natural beauty products (argan oil, prickly pear oil, rose and orange-blossom water). I also took a private hot-air-balloon ride out in the desert one morning to see the sunrise, which was unforgettable.” Travel Beauty Essential Le Labo discovery set, $30, net-a-porter.com Always Brings... a Balenciaga clutch, $495, net-a-porter.com Inspiration Marrakech “I was deeply inspired by the

Words Kristen Shirley. Photo Envision Works Inc.