Johanna Ortiz Swimwear: The Resort Edit, and How to Wear It Past the Pool

Johanna Ortiz started with swimwear, and the swim line is still the most direct expression of the house. It is cut for a warm climate by a designer who lives in one, which shows in the details: adjustable side ties, gathered bodices, and bead work on pieces that will actually be worn in the sea.

One pieces

The one-piece is the strongest category. Ortiz cuts them with a straight neckline and thin straps for the plain versions, and with a ruffled bolero neckline for the pieces meant to be seen out of the water. Most are in recycled polyamide with elastane, which is the right fibre for swim even though the rest of her collection avoids synthetics. Note that the house does not include internal cups.

Bikinis, sold as separates

Tops and bottoms are sold separately, which is unusual at this level and genuinely useful. It means you can size the top and the bottom independently, and it means a printed bottom can be worn with a plain top from the same drop. The bottoms run from high-rise with ruched detailing through to classic tie-side shapes.

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Wearing swim as daywear

This is where the line earns its price. A Johanna Ortiz one piece under a wide-leg linen trouser reads as a bodysuit, not as swimwear. The same piece under an open shirt works for lunch at a beach club. The house designs for that transition deliberately, which is why the necklines are finished as carefully as the eveningwear.

Pair with a printed skirt and a woven tote for the walk down, and add a gold hoop when you move to dinner.

Sizing

Swim runs on the letter ladder, XS through XL at source, shown at Coveti across the standard range. It is true to size. Because tops and bottoms are separate you can mix, which solves the most common swimwear fitting problem.

Frequently asked questions

Does Johanna Ortiz swimwear have internal cups?

No. The house states that its swim pieces do not include internal cups. The bodices are gathered and structured, but there is no moulded cup.

Are Johanna Ortiz bikini tops and bottoms sold separately?

Yes. They are priced and sold as separates, so you can size the top and bottom independently and mix prints across the collection.

What is Johanna Ortiz swimwear made from?

Mostly recycled polyamide with elastane, often in a crinkle Lycra finish. Swim is the one part of the collection where the house uses synthetics, because nothing natural performs in salt water.

Can Johanna Ortiz swimwear be worn as clothing?

Yes, and it is designed for it. A one piece works under a wide-leg trouser as a bodysuit, and under an open shirt for a beach club lunch. The necklines are finished to be seen.

How should I care for Johanna Ortiz swimwear?

Rinse in cold fresh water after swimming, dry flat away from direct sun, and never wring it. Follow the care label on the individual piece.