“BIARRITZ captures that rare summer light you never truly get over — a fragment of the ocean worn next to the skin.”
BIARRITZ — Men's Artistic Swim Shorts
BIARRITZ — The Elegance of the Atlantic Coast
The BIARRITZ swim shorts embody a vision of luxury where the art of travel meets the memory of grand French seaside resorts.
Designed as a collector's item, they evoke summers suspended between Belle Époque architecture, Atlantic waves, and salty light.
Its print reveals a living landscape: surfers glide on a moving sea while graphic palm trees, seabirds, and oceanic horizons compose a refined textile fresco.
Every detail seems hand-painted, like a scene captured between dream and memory.
Crafted from premium microfiber made from recycled polyester, BIARRITZ combines visual sophistication, absolute comfort, and contemporary technicality.
The fluid cut naturally follows movement, while the soft and breathable inner lining transforms every moment into a sensory experience.
This creation is for the man who considers clothing an extension of his universe: sunny, free, cultivated, and resolutely elegant.
More than just swim shorts, BIARRITZ becomes a fragment of escape.
A summer silhouette worn like a work of art.
Key Features
- Premium lightweight and breathable recycled microfiber fabric
- Quick-drying for optimal daily comfort
- 4-way stretch offering great freedom of movement
- Soft, anti-irritation inner lining
- Exclusive artistic print inspired by the shores of Biarritz
- Elastic waistband with adjustable drawstring
- Functional mesh side pockets
- Small, secure inner pocket for essentials
- UPF50+ sun protection
- Elegant cut designed for a contemporary luxury resort wardrobe
- Made on demand as part of a slow fashion approach
- Made with 91% recycled polyester
- Exclusive design by Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï
- Available from 2XS to 6XL
- A piece designed as an escape and collector's item
Size guide
To find your ideal size, measure your waist and hips at the widest part. Refer to the chart below:
- XS : waist size 64 – 68 cm / hip size 90 – 94 cm
- S : waist size 68 – 72 cm / hip size 94 – 98 cm
- M : waist size 72 – 80 cm / hip size 98 – 106 cm
- L : waist size 80 – 88 cm / hip size 106 – 114 cm
- XL : waist size 88 – 96 cm / hip size 114 – 122 cm
- 2XL : waist size 96 – 104 cm / hip size 122 – 130 cm
- 3XL : waist size 104 – 112 cm / hip size 130 – 138 cm
Tip: If you are between two sizes, choose the larger size for optimal comfort.
Traceability & Commitment
At Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï, each creation is designed as a durable piece, produced intentionally and in controlled quantities.
The BIARRITZ swim shorts are part of a more conscious fashion approach, where contemporary aesthetics and responsibility elegantly coexist.
Responsible Composition
- Contains 91% recycled polyester
- Designed to limit overproduction through on-demand manufacturing
- Produced without harmful substances
Traceability
- Knitting: China
- Dyeing: China
- Manufacturing: Latvia
Product Commitment
- UPF50+ sun protection
- Durable technical fabric designed to last through summer seasons
- Premium comfort thanks to a soft and breathable inner lining
Transparency
Like any garment containing synthetic fibers, this item may release plastic microfibers during washing.
We encourage thoughtful care to extend the life of each piece and limit its environmental impact.
Because true luxury no longer lies in abundance, but in the creation of pieces that are desired, worn, and kept over time.
Patterns & Visual Universe
The BIARRITZ pattern celebrates the sunny elegance of the French Atlantic coast through an artistic interpretation inspired by the grand seaside frescoes of yesteryear.
Amidst rolling waves, surfer silhouettes, graphic palm trees, and seaside architecture, the print composes a vibrant landscape where every detail tells a fragment of summer.
The aesthetic evokes a contemporary Toile de Jouy reinvented through the eyes of Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï:
a dialogue between French heritage, travel culture, and textile emotion.
The ivory, ocean blue, and warm sand hues create a soft and sophisticated palette, designed to capture natural light and enhance skin tones in the sun.
Every element of the pattern has been designed to transform the garment into a visual experience—a piece to be worn as much as it is admired.
With BIARRITZ, resort wear becomes narrative, artistic, and deeply sensorial.
Style Tips
The BIARRITZ swim shorts were designed as a versatile resortwear piece, capable of transitioning elegantly throughout the day.
For a contemporary Riviera silhouette
Pair them with:
- a slightly unbuttoned ivory linen shirt,
- minimalist leather sandals,
- vintage-style sunglasses,
- a few discreet gold pieces of jewelry.
A sun-kissed, natural, and sophisticated look.
For a more fashionable luxury resort wardrobe
Wear them with:
- an oversized flowy shirt,
- a premium textured tank top,
- summer loafers or contemporary espadrilles,
- a canvas or soft leather bag.
The perfect balance between relaxed and editorial refinement.
For a more artistic aesthetic
The BIARRITZ pattern pairs particularly well with:
- natural materials,
- sandy, cream, terracotta, or deep blue tones,
- minimalist silhouettes that allow the print to breathe.
The shorts then become the central piece of the look.
House Tip
True luxury is often found in controlled simplicity.
Let the pattern tell the story and opt for clean pieces around it to reveal its full visual power.
Manufacturing on Demand
At Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï, each piece is created using a thoughtful and intentional production approach.
The BIARRITZ swim shorts are made to order to avoid overproduction and promote a more conscious, rarer, and more sustainable fashion.
This method allows us to:
- produce only what is truly desired,
- limit textile waste,
- preserve the exclusivity of each creation,
- and offer a more respectful approach to the production rhythm.
Each order triggers a dedicated manufacturing process with our production partners, selected for their expertise and high-quality standards.
This slow fashion vision transforms clothing into an intentional piece rather than an ephemeral consumer product.
Because today, true luxury also lies in the time dedicated to creation.
Maintenance & Longevity
The BIARRITZ swim shorts have been designed to retain their color intensity, the quality of their artistic print, and the suppleness of their fabric over time.
A few simple steps will help preserve the beauty of the garment season after season.
Care Instructions
- Rinse with clear water after each use
- Wash cold or at 30°C maximum
- Use a delicate cycle
- Avoid bleaching agents
- Do not dry clean
- Natural drying recommended
- Avoid tumble drying to preserve fibers and elasticity
Preserving the Pattern
To maintain the depth of the shades and the intricacy of the design:
- avoid rough surfaces,
- limit prolonged exposure to chlorine,
- and prefer drying in the shade after washing.
A Piece Designed to Last
Thanks to its premium stretch microfiber and technical construction, BIARRITZ maintains comfort, support, and fluidity over time.
A creation designed not just as a simple summer piece, but as a resortwear essential to be enjoyed season after season.
Why choose BIARRITZ swim shorts?
Because it's not just a swimsuit, but a piece designed as an aesthetic experience.
BIARRITZ brings together the essentials of contemporary luxury resort wear:
- an elegant silhouette,
- an exclusive artistic print,
- premium technical comfort,
- and more responsible manufacturing.
An Artistic Vision of Resortwear
Inspired by the French Atlantic coast, the motif transforms the garment into a living landscape.
Each detail evokes summer, travel, and seaside elegance reinterpreted through the creative world of Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï.
Comfort Designed for Movement
Its stretchy and breathable fabric naturally adapts to the body, while the soft inner lining ensures optimal comfort throughout the day.
A Versatile Piece
At the beach, by a private pool, or worn as summer shorts with a linen shirt, BIARRITZ moves through moments with fluidity and sophistication.
More Conscious Manufacturing
Made on demand from recycled polyester, this model is part of a slow fashion approach where each piece is produced with intention.
A Strong Visual Signature
In a world saturated with generic motifs, BIARRITZ asserts a rare identity: artistic, sunny, and immediately recognizable.
Wearing BIARRITZ means choosing a garment that tells a story.
A piece designed for those who consider fashion as a language, a memory, and a form of escape.
Order now
The BIARRITZ swim shorts are available in a limited edition as part of the Élisabeth Akaïa Kaï resortwear collection.
Each piece is made to order to preserve the quality, exclusivity, and responsible approach of the house.
Designed to accompany the most elegant summers, BIARRITZ combines technical comfort, seaside sophistication, and artistic expression in a timeless silhouette.
Why you'll love it
- Exclusive print inspired by French coastlines
- Premium breathable and quick-drying fabric
- High-quality comfort with anti-irritation lining
- UPF50+ sun protection
- Conscious manufacturing and limited edition
Offer your summer wardrobe a piece designed as a travel souvenir transformed into a textile work of art.
Available from 2XS to 6XL.
Voluntarily limited quantities.
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