Did I get inspired in Fiji? Of course. How could I not get inspired, drinking kava and seeing new textiles and art? This is the first set of bikini and boardshorts based on one of the spots I visited (yeah, there’s more stuff coming!!)… Pacific Harbour at the south coast of the big island of Fiji.

Hand-dyed and block-printed bamboo long and loose boardshorts come with three bars of our own eco-friendly ‘green+sticky’ surfwax. The bikini set includes a set of bangle bracelets carved from ironwood. Both are available in colours inspired by the surf spots throughout Fiji: Cloudbreak, Frigates, Namotu, Restaurants, and Sigatoka

Bamboo for a boardshort or bikini fabric? Yes. Bamboo fabric is extremely durable and has a natural sheen similar to silk — it is a truly luxurious, natural fibre. Like other natural fibers such as hemp, it is anti-bacterial, breathable and biodegradable. In addition, bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world, reaching maturity within three to four years, and can be cultivated without pesticides or fertilizers. So, bamboo-fabric boardshorts and bikinis? Definitely.

These are available for purchase now at all the shop locations (except the Venice Beach location) and also on SL Exchange. Check out the newly renovated shop at SLeek Beach Club too… many changes at that beach.

Thanks also to Coral Cortes who reviewed the Cocoa Beach bikinis and Slate boardshorts for the SL Shopping Guide!

She’ll be doing another review soon for the Pacific Harbour set too in the next few days. Thanks so much!! See her first review here »

We just released the brand spanking new wetsuits (both fullsuits and spring suits) plus a ton of new bikinis and boardshorts yesterday at the fashion show. All the new items are available RIGHT NOW at the Laguna Beach Club location.

In about a week, these items will be available in all the shops. But for now, go visit the Laguna Beach Club to see these new pieces. Enjoy!

We came, we saw, we modeled. The fashion show at Laguna Beach Club yesterday saw an incredible turnout and it was exciting to see so many people out! We filled the sim! Here are some of the shots Surferjoe Wind took for us at the event:

Namiko released new bikinis and boardshorts, including a collection inspired by Laguna Beach itself. We also released the new wetsuits and pics of these will come in the next post. All the new items are available for sale at the Laguna Beach Club location for our shop for this week. After that, they will be available in all the shop locations. Come check it out!

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Photos of the show on Flickr

Surf Falls, the stunning new waterfall at Laguna Beach Club will be the perfect backdrop for the Namiko Fashion Show Surf Spectacular scheduled for Saturday March 3rd at 2:00 p.m PST (SLT). Be the first to see the stunning new line of Namiko bikinis, boardshorts and surf boards by the noted Second Life designer, Keala Mimistrobell.

“Namiko beachwear never disappoints.” Says Valiant Strangelove, Laguna Beach Club owner. I know the designs, fabrics and textures represent the spirit of the club. Our staff and lifeguards are exclusively outfitted in the Namiko beachwear line and they receive rave reviews from customers world-wide. “How can I dress like that lifeguard?” Is a question I get asked daily”, says Strangelove. “I also love that a portion of the proceeds from Namiko sales go to benefit the Surfrider Foundation living up to the Namiko motto of “Surf Second Life, Change Real Life.”

The background for the surf-themed extravaganza is the Laguna Beach Club showstopper, Surf Falls, the creation of designer Grace Loudon of the famed wilderness sim of Laura. Towering above the inlet, the interactive waves by Heather Goodlife crash spectacularly into the Falls and challenge more experienced surfers to navigate the pass.

Look for surfboard and jetski giveaways and raffle items from other beach club vendors including H2Ocean and Surf Republic. It’s a day of fashion and fun so catch a wave to the Laguna Beach Club and the Namiko Fashion Show Surf Spectacular oceanside and under the stars in the beautiful sim of Laguna.