# Ripple Swim Capsules The Speedo x BEAMS Capsule Returns for Just in Time for Summer By Amy Duong | Published 2026-07-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedo-x-beams References: [beams.co.jp](http://beams.co.jp/)  The [Speedo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-speedo) x BEAMS capsule returns for Spring/Summer 2026 with a four-piece collection centered on a custom grid pattern inspired by rippling water. The lineup includes amphibious swim shorts, a rash guard T-shirt, a cap with a detachable sun visor, and a new arm cover, all constructed from water-repellent, stretch, and UV-protective materials designed for both aquatic and everyday use. A vibrant orange colorway joins the collection alongside its core seasonal palette. The two continue to build on a collaboration that first began all the way back in 2020; the latest release continues to blend Speedo's performance swim heritage with [BEAMS'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fred-perry-and-beams) lifestyle-driven approach. The introduction of the arm cover expands the collection's sun-protection offering, complementing returning staples that transition easily between the beach and daily wear. Image Credit: BEAMS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 84% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Amphibious Apparel:** Hybrid swim-to-street garments create room for performance materials to enter casual wardrobes through versatile silhouettes suited to water, travel, and daily use. - **Sun-protective Accessories:** Detachable visors, arm covers, and UV-blocking layers signal growing potential for modular protection products that merge wellness needs with style-led seasonal dressing. - **Performance Lifestyle Collaborations:** Sportswear brands and fashion retailers are reshaping capsule collections by pairing technical credibility with cultural relevance and limited-edition visual identities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Swimwear:** Water-repellent stretch fabrics and lifestyle-oriented cuts are expanding swimwear beyond pools and beaches into multifunctional summer apparel. - **Fashion Retail:** Curated capsule drops offer retailers a way to transform utility-driven products into collectible seasonal statements with broader everyday appeal. - **Outdoor Apparel:** UV-protective, lightweight, and adaptable pieces highlight opportunities for outdoor apparel to serve urban consumers seeking comfort, coverage, and mobility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creamsicle-Inspired Café Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-orange-cream.md) - [Fashion-Driven Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-and-fp-movement.md) - [Collectible Artist Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lol-surprise-music-festival.md) - [Branded Bedding And Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Hollister-Collection-at-Target.md) - [Graphic Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-donut-x-uniqlo.md) - [Contemporary Watch Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-collection-1.md) - [Textured Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezr-springsummer-2027.md) - [Graphic Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gacha-series.md) - [Luxury Body Care](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frdric-malle-body-care.md)