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Modus Vivendi
Striped Laminated Swimwear.
Nautical Heritage, New Finish
The Striped Laminated line takes the oldest trick in menswear — the Breton stripe — and gives it a finish nobody else is doing: a high-shine laminated foil print over the stripe, in Red and Black.
It's part of Modus Vivendi's Responsible Edit, meaning the eye-catching finish isn't just about looking good on the sand — it's built from 100% recycled yarns made of reclaimed plastic bottles.
Low-Cut, High-Shine
The silhouette is a low-rise bikini brief with a front lining in matching fast-drying elasticated fabric and a sewn transparent rubber logo label — confident and comfortably fitted, with the laminated stripe doing the talking.
"Two words: eye-catching. The ageless marine trend, elevated — sustainably."
100% Recycled, Zero Compromise
The brief is made from 80% polyester and 20% elastane, created entirely from recycled yarns sourced from reclaimed plastic bottles — fast-drying and built for the pool and beach, designed and made in Greece.
One important note. The laminated foil finish is not chlorine-safe — Modus Vivendi doesn't recommend it for swimming pools, since chlorine can affect the finish over time. Treat this one as statement beachwear and open-water swimming rather than a lap brief.
Hand wash in warm water with a mild detergent, turn inside out first, avoid rough surfaces, and air dry — never tumble dry or bleach.
How It Sizes Up
A low-rise, body-conscious bikini brief. Sizes run S–XL: S fits a 28–30in waist, M 31–32in, L 33–34in and XL 35–36in. The elastane content gives some flexibility — check the waist measurement against your own before ordering.
How to Wear It
This is the range to build a look around rather than blend in with — a plain white shirt worn open, or nothing at all, lets the laminated stripe stay the focal point. Because it's beachwear rather than a pool brief, it pairs naturally with espadrilles, a straw hat and a towel that isn't trying to compete with it.
Red is the bolder of the two on lighter skin tones; Black reads more versatile and works into evening on a warm night out.
Striped Laminated FAQs
A low-cut swim brief in classic Breton stripes finished with a high-shine laminated foil print, made from 100% recycled yarns as part of Modus Vivendi's Responsible Edit.
It's not recommended — chlorine can affect the laminated finish over time. It's best treated as beachwear or for open-water swimming rather than regular pool laps.
80% polyester and 20% elastane, made entirely from recycled yarns sourced from reclaimed plastic bottles.
Red and Black, both in the same low-rise bikini cut with the laminated Breton stripe finish.
Hand wash in warm water with a mild detergent, turn inside out first, keep away from rough surfaces, and air dry — never tumble dry or bleach, to protect the laminated print.
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The Modus Vivendi Striped Laminated Low Cut Swim Brief — 100% recycled yarns, £56. Two colours, S–XL.
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