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Modus Vivendi
Classic Swimwear.
The Original Low Cut
The Classic Swimwear Line is Modus Vivendi stripped back to essentials — no print, no hardware, just a clean, minimal silhouette that works as hard poolside as it does on the beach.
The Super Low Cut Swim Brief sits right at the bottom of the hip for a super low-rise fit, finished with a sewn logo label and nothing else to distract from the shape. It's the brief you reach for when you want to look put-together without trying.
Clean Lines, No Noise
Where the Prince Albert line leans into hardware and the Gelato line leans into print, Classic leans into restraint. The cut is super low-rise, the fabric is a plain fast-drying elasticated construction, and the front lining matches — nothing to break up the line.
"Less is more. A classic done properly never goes out of style."
Fast-Drying, Built to Last
The brief is made from an 80% polyamide, 20% elastane blend — fast-drying and built for repeated trips between pool and sun lounger, with a front lining in equivalent fabric for a clean finish. Designed and made in Greece, like the rest of the Modus Vivendi range.
Care instructions. Hand wash in warm water with a mild detergent only, and turn the brief inside out first to protect the fabric and colour.
Keep it away from rough surfaces, and air dry rather than tumble drying or using bleach — that's what keeps the colour and stretch intact.
How It Sizes Up
This is a super low-rise, body-conscious brief rather than a relaxed short — expect a snug, sculpted feel. Sizes run S–XL: S fits a 28–30in waist, M 31–32in, L 33–34in and XL 35–36in.
Because the fabric has stretch built in, sizing is flexible — check the waist measurement against your own before ordering rather than relying on your usual underwear size.
How to Wear It
Classic works precisely because it doesn't compete with anything. Pair White with a tan and gold accessories for the obvious holiday look, or use Black as the piece that goes under anything — sheer shirts, linen, tailoring by the pool bar. Red is the one to reach for when you want a single point of colour against a plain towel or plain trunks.
Because there's no print or hardware to think about, it's the easiest of the eight ranges in this guide to build a whole look around — the brief does its job quietly and lets everything else do the talking.
Classic Swimwear FAQs
It's Modus Vivendi's minimal, no-print swim range — a super low-cut swim brief with a clean silhouette, built as a timeless foundation piece rather than a statement print or hardware design.
White, Black and Red, all in the same super low-cut silhouette.
80% polyamide and 20% elastane, with a matching front lining — a fast-drying construction designed and made in Greece.
Super low-rise and body-conscious. Sizes S to XL cover roughly a 28–36in waist — check the size guide against your own measurement, since the elastane gives some flexibility either way.
Hand wash in warm water with a mild detergent, turn inside out first, avoid rough surfaces, and air dry — never tumble dry or bleach.
Shop the Classic Swim Briefs
The Modus Vivendi Super Low Cut Swim Brief — fast-drying, made in Greece, £31.50. Three colours, S–XL.
Keep It Classic.
Modus Vivendi Classic Swimwear — now at Bang & Strike. Part of our Men's Swimwear Guide →
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