# Retro Knit Swimwear Krelwear Resort Collection is Vintage Miami Chic By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-02-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-knit-swimwear-krelwear-resort-collection-is-vintage-miami-chic References: [miami](http://www.miami.com/nightlife/krelwear-swim) & [krelwear](http://www.krelwear.com/look_book.html) Knits and swimwear may seem like an oxymoron; however, the Krelwear [Resort Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-collection) for 2009 blows that theory out of--or perhaps, into--the water. The forties-inspired suits are fun, [colorful and beach-ready](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-club). Krelwear follows what they call a “toobular” [knit philosophy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-daley-swimwear) which is, according to their website, appreciated by such celebs as Alanis Morissette, Christina Ricci, Carmen Electra, Pink, and Cameron Diaz. These fantastic retro beach photos were taken by photographer Jeffery Delannoy and styled by Jessica Bosch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Swimwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the swimwear industry by incorporating vintage design elements into modern swimwear. - **Knit Swimwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the textile industry by creating swimwear using knitting techniques. - **Forties-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating retro elements from the 1940s into contemporary clothing. ### Where This Applies - **Swimwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the swimwear industry by reimagining designs with vintage aesthetics. - **Textile:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the textile industry by exploring innovative knitting techniques for swimwear production. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by embracing retro-inspired designs and reintroducing them into modern fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebrity Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-line.md) - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Crochet Bikini Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverups-and-swimwear.md) - [Streetwear Label Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksubi-unveils-kswim.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Swimwear Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformations-second-swim-drop.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty.md) - [Bespoke Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle-swimwear.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Athlete Swimwear Knit Fusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-daley-swimwear.md)