# Beaded Couture Swimwear These Bikinis by Gisele Gomez of Bead-Mania Clothing Double as Lingerie By Natasha Suter | Published 2010-04-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bead-mania-clothing References: [artfire](http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=38305) & [artfire](http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=14490&op=new&body=2) If your social calendar includes an invitation to an intimate poolside affair, check out this collection of fantasy beaded swimwear by Bead-Mania Clothing. Gisele Gomez, the designer of this [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-2027-collection), California enterprise, offers a collection of custom-beaded bikini separates that are guaranteed to turn heads. Gomez's handmade beaded bikinis can be worn as lingerie or as swimwear. The Bead-Mania Clothing collection also supports charitable organizations such as [World Vision](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-x-wwe) and [Save the Children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-atlantic-sweater). **Implications** - There is a fine line between swimwear and undergarments, and these Gisele Gomez bikinis make the line even smaller, doubling as both. Their handmade designs are art work in and of themselves and make any woman both beach and bedroom ready. These one-of-a-kind, timeless fashion innovations are every woman's dream and every man's fantasy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Beaded Couture Swimwear:** Handmade beaded bikinis that can be worn as both lingerie and swimwear present a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry. - **Custom-beaded Bikini Separates:** The unique and one-of-a-kind designs of custom-beaded bikini separates offer a disruptive innovation opportunity to the swimwear industry. - **Fashion Innovations:** The timeless and artistic designs of beaded couture swimwear provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The beaded couture swimwear trend suggests disruptive innovation in the fashion industry, particularly in the swimwear segment. - **Swimwear Industry:** The emergence of handmade beaded bikinis that can be worn as both lingerie and swimwear presents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the swimwear industry. - **Lingerie Industry:** The dual functionality of beaded bikinis as both lingerie and swimwear offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the lingerie industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Luxury Swim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimwear-redefined.md) - [Enchanting Mediterranean Swim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-sol-collection.md) - [Bespoke Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle-swimwear.md) - [White-Tonal Bridal Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g-1.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Modern Vacation Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-collection.md) - [Stylish Holiday-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bain-de-minuit.md)