Emily Watson

Hailing from coastal Melbourne, Australian designer Emily Watson established her namesake label in 2019 as a playful and subversive reconfiguration of traditional swimwear. The brand’s avant-garde designs elevate poolside staples, like bikini tops and nylon miniskirts, into riveting pieces that traverse the line from standard swimwear to high-end fashion. Fabric is gathered into deconstructed shapes, with asymmetrical hemming and ruching enlivened by a palette of candy colors that evokes the frenetic ’90s rave scene. Each piece is meticulously made in-house from locally sourced materials. Original and dramatic, Emily Watson’s designs offer eye-catching upgrades to familiar vacation and summer pool party looks.