# Layered Swimwear Cala Ossidiana's S/S '09 Collection Gets Creative With Bikinis By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cala-ossidiana-summer-2009-collection References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2009/07/03/cala-ossidiana-summer-2009-swimwear/) & [calaossidiana](http://www.calaossidiana.com/) [Cala Ossidiana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibiza-beach-club) was inspired by 80s beach fashion when she designed her summer 2009 collection of [ladies' swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle-swimwear). The collection features both bikinis and one-pieces that have a layered look with sheer fabrics to give you a totally unique beach style. Cala Ossidiana's swimwear also has [dual-tone layering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-club) to add that extra pop of color on the beach. **Implications** - This collection of inventive swimwear is irrefutable proof that even something as established as ladies swimwear has a fair amount of room left for innovation. It just goes to show that, if you're not afraid to get a little creative, even the most fundamental products can be morphed into an entirely new creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/underwear) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Layered Swimwear:** Designing swimwear with sheer fabrics and dual-tone layering adds a unique style which shows there is room left for innovation. - **Innovative Beach Fashion:** Incorporating 80s beach fashion inspiration into new designs showcases how creativity and nostalgia can merge to bring a new concept to an established industry. - **Dual-tone Layering:** Adding a pop of color to layered swimwear through dual-tone layering presents an opportunity for differentiation and personalization within swimwear fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Incorporating inventive designs into traditional industries like swimwear shows how creativity can disrupt and reinvent fashion norms. - **Textile:** Using sheer fabrics for layered swimwear highlights how innovative techniques and materials can add value to traditional textile industries. - **Retail:** Layered swimwear with unique designs presents an opportunity for retailers to offer differentiated products and gain a competitive edge in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md) - [Stylish Holiday-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bain-de-minuit.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Luxury Swim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimwear-redefined.md) - [Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection.md) - [Crochet Bikini Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverups-and-swimwear.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md)