Peony Up
Meet Peony, Aussie label with covetable silhouettes and an international reputation. Romantic ruffles, minimalist swim lines, and now, luxury sustainability is redefining what swimwear means to millennial women.
Cornflower Panelled Crop $66 | Cornflower Hi Cut Pant $66 *currencies converted from AUS to US Dollar
Rebecca Morton, swim aficionado and motif maven, founded Aussie label, Peony, in 2012 with conscious creation and fashionably elegant sustainability at the heart of their ethos. “Each collection is based upon sustainable Italian fabrications, exclusive textile prints, textural design detailing and unique yet form-fitting swim silhouettes,” the essence of its inherently feminine charm. “A sense of timelessness exists within each collection, allowing pieces to become treasured mementoes of summers gone by,” expressed the creative director.
A long time passion for creativity and design, Morton would sketch garments on notepapers and napkins, especially drawn to the sun kissed silhouette swimwear. Fitting for the Aussie native, she labeled her fashion house after her favorite flower which blooms as the mark to Summer’s start. Away from the rest of the world, so to speak, Australia is viewed as the exclusive and exotic destination with a rugged and natural beauty; “so it only makes sense Australians should create swimwear to match the land’s natural beauty and climate,” shared the swimwear connoisseur, “with a sense of fun and frivolity — probably the result of being immersed in a culture which embraces and celebrates it so wholeheartedly. The duration of wear goes far beyond the summer season and the realm of wear goes far beyond swimming. For Australians, swimwear is not viewed in its purely functional sense — it’s a core part of our wardrobes — so we approach swimwear in a very comprehensive way.”
left to right: Fields Soft Balconette $66 Fields Staple Pant $60 | Blossom Pintucked Bandeau $66 Blossom Pintucked Hi Pant $73 | Grassland Elasticated One Piece $134
Looking to the past for inspiration and to the future for innovation in design, “inspiration can come from anywhere – forgotten beach towels, swimsuits of yesteryear and embroidered-anythings,” exposed Morton. “I always find inspiration in the relaxed Australian coastal way of life. Whether that be the rugged Australian coast, the smell of coconut oil on skin or the prospect of a languid, summer afternoon spent with those I love most. It’s all of the little moments of summer which inspire me to create something tangible that embodies the intangible.”
Stemming from the teams genuine love for the environment, Peony underwent a conscious shift in development. “Our team is incredibly passionate and dedicated to sustainability. We work with an Italian-made sustainable and recyclable fabrication made from plastic ocean and industrial waste; and from July 2019 all of our styles will have completely sustainably-made, recyclable lining,” advocated the designerRomantic ruffles, minimalist swim lines, and now, luxury sustainability. Redefining what swimwear means to millennial women, meet Peony an Aussie label with covetable silhouettes and an international reputation.
Sonnet One Piece $168
Taking swim apparel to the next level, Peony crafted their art of swim to suit all body types. “All sizes are sold separately and are designed to mix and match. We factor adjustability into all designs where possible. For example, multi-option back closures on all barrettes, adjustable ties wherever possible, removable cups, removable boosters. I always love visibly tactile fabrications and how texture can add depth to a swimsuits,” shared Morton. Meeting you by the water in effortless feminine style, Morton’s go-to vacation destination is Wategos in Byron Bay and Little Cove in Noosa. “Growing up, my family holidayed here regularly and I have so many memories of my three sisters and I running from beach to pool endlessly during summer holiday,” smiled the apparel designer.
