When I passed by these shorts at Bloomingdales, the print was the first thing that caught my attention. These creative blurred pictures of beach and surfers. But when I stopped and looked up close, I saw how amazing they were designed and made.

Orlebar Brown is a British clothing brand directed by photographer Adam Brown and founded in March 2007  specializing in tailored men’s swim shorts. Adam felt the market was lacking a more tailored swimwear from men. And it worked.

The company, based in London, started with swimwear but soon added other pieces. 55 % of the company´s sales are from non-swimwear with  a selection of polo shirts, long and short sleeves shirts, jumpers and sweatshirts and as of this year, they started producing shoes that can be worn in water.

But in particular I want to talk more about their fantastic swim shorts, they are made based on a traditional men´s suits trousers. They have a 4 part shaped waistband, a zip fly closure, and side fasteners. Also, feature Italian zippers on the side and a back pocket which is applied  by hand. Orlebar Brown’s swim shorts are made in Portugal by the factory Petratex where they pass by a minimum 12-stage manufacture process.

Another cool this I found out about them is that the company launched an app, SnapShorts, allowing customers to share pictures of themselves wearing Orlebar Brown shorts.

Men and boys, I totally recommend them!!!