Swim Trunks from Vilebrequin for the Discriminating Man
Posted on March 22, 2006
For the guy who wants some happening swim trunks, Vilebrequin is the way to go. A boutique in Saint Tropez, Vilebrequin's founder actually invented longer swimtrunks in the 1970s for the congnoscenti who didn't want to wear a speedo on the beaches of the Riviera.
We like the Okoa Orange Jelly Long Swimtrunks, which feature a fun jellyfish pattern. They have side pockets and a back pocket with a velcro closure. Quick-drying, they come with a spinaker cloth bag and a water resistant wallet. They trunks come in a shorter style, as well, and in small sizes so the little guys can match dad when they go swimming. The trunks retail for $170 at Vilebrequin.
CEO Roland Herlory talks about the beachy style brand at the Vilebrequin shop in SoHo in this Forbes Life video. Meanwhile, model nearby shows off multiple styles.