Turning swimwear into statement pieces is no easy feat. Yet that is exactly what Molly Grad did for her freshman collection at Gottex. In a nod to, “the fusion of technology and luxury,” Grad put her previous stints at Stella McCartney and Yves Saint Laurent to the test. Taking advantage of the most cutting-edge materials such as laminated tulle and plasticized Lycra, she created improved versions of the suits we all know. Contemporary touches like asymmetry, off the shoulder tops and laser cutouts also updated the line. Despite this, the collected lacked a futuristic vibe.
