# Continent-Specific Swimsuits Reinvented Designer Swimwear in 'Water Baby' for Vogue Australia By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-baby-vogue-australia References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/2009/08/water-baby-karlie-kloss-suits-up-for-vogue-australia-september/) & [vogue.au](http://www.vogue.com.au/) For Vogue Australia’s 50th anniversary issue, photographer Todd Barry’s ‘Water Baby’ editorial features Karlie Kloss in nine one-off designer swimsuits created to honor the beauty of Australia. [Burberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-summer-2024), [Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-mademoiselles), [Calvin Klein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calvin-klein-shapewear), and Dolce and Gabbana are among the fashion houses that created special designs for Todd Barry’s ‘Water Baby’ and Vogue Australia. My favorite of these is the off-the-shoulder Calvin Klein swimsuit featured first in the gallery; it was designed with Australia’s cerulean water in mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 59% | 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) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Designer Swimsuits:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to collaborate and create one-of-a-kind swimsuit designs for promotional campaigns. - **Continent-specific Fashion:** Potential for designers to create region-specific fashion collections that celebrate the unique culture and beauty of different continents. - **Editorial Fashion Shoots:** Trend in fashion editorials featuring high-end designer pieces, offering opportunities for collaborations and creative storytelling. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury fashion brands to disrupt the swimwear market with exclusive, limited-edition designs. - **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for fashion photographers to showcase their skills and creativity through editorial shoots featuring designer swimsuits. - **Print Media:** Potential for print magazines to attract readers and advertisers by featuring editorial fashion shoots that highlight unique fashion collaborations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streetwear Label Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksubi-unveils-kswim.md) - [Celebrity Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-line.md) - [Bespoke Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle-swimwear.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty.md) - [Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection.md) - [Collaborative Inclusive Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-cups.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md) - [Luxury Swim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimwear-redefined.md) - [Color-Rich Swimsuit Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-club.md)