April 18, 2008

Suit Yourself

Cuchè Bikinis

Of all the things dudes don’t get, shopping for swimwear tops the charts. (Back fat and jiggly bits aren’t so traumatic when you’re buying a pair of baggy shorts.)

But a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do (brave neon lights, stretch marks, and nip slips). So onward she shops — and drops — after seeing Eden Rausch’s Cuchè bikinis. Freakishly flattering, the retro suits are perfect for a day on the sand.

The self-taught designer sources a number of his fabrics from NYC’s Garment District. Inspired by European beaches, Rausch mixes French cuts, hipster bottoms, and ’70s flair.

Even better, our own Isabella is the only Cuchè stockist in the U.S. So hit up their new space and pick up a Julie (olive/yellow bandeau) or Tracie (red/black stripes, adjustable bottoms).

The Karin (metallic star print halter) even has removable straps.

Speaking of things guys don’t understand.

Available at Isabella Fine Lingerie, 840 West Armitage Avenue, at Dayton Street (773-281-2352 or shopisabella.com). To see styles, go to cuchebikinis.com.