Page 76 - Marie Claire Australia (January 2020)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AQUA BLU

RESORT AUSTRALIA’S SWIMWEAR
FROM THE CATWALK
TO THE BOARDWALK,

DARLING TAKES IT TO
RULES AND BEAUTIFUL RESORT
THE NEXT LEVEL WITH
A BRAND NEW BOLD

COLLECTION

It’s no secret Aqua Blu creative
director Kristian Chase has a
love of colour. Matched with
his enviable fashion pedigree,
Chase has taken Australian label
Aqua Blu to the world. The
label continues to grow, with
a brand new resort collection
launching this season. Here’s
what you need to know.

Q. WHAT INSPIRED THIS
YEAR’S COLLECTION?
My 2020 collection is called
‘Eden’ and is the embodiment
of paradise, with a focus on
bold colour and lush prints,
textures and details. It’s bold
but very chic!

Q. TELL US ABOUT
YOUR NEW RESORT
COLLECTION...
Resort is very different to ‘over
swim’. My resort line is about
effortless glamour – statement
dresses you can wear to summer
weddings or cocktail parties.

Q. WHAT ARE THIS
YEAR’S KEY PIECES
AND SILHOUETTES?
I am known for my one-pieces,
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pieces are pure old-school
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AQUA BLU herself and empowering others
to do the same.

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