Tara Matthews uses her extensive travels to gain inspiration for her swim and resortwear collections. Designing occasionally from the beaches of Corsica and definitely inspired by this magical island, she manufactures her bikini line in Brazil enabling her to work with the finest Lycra and completes her pieces with exquisite hand work from specialist manufacturers in India with embellished beading, print and embroidery creating the distinctive Tara Matthews signature. Her cuts are universally flattering following traditional Brazilian lines and principles that smaller bikini bottoms make a smaller bottom and supportive top shapes that work with any size. She was struck by the confidence she saw in Brazilian woman who were at ease with their bodies and wore their swimwear with pride, a philosophy that is at the heart of the brand. Tried and tested by the friends she visits around the world and worn and loved by celebrity royalty such as Kim Kardashian, Beyonce and Jessica Alba, her swim and resortwear can be seen used whilst paddle boarding and surfing in the Mediterranean, having a dip at Shoreditch House in London, relaxing at a villa in Ibiza or aboard a yacht watching the Monaco Grand Prix. Tara’s designs are beautiful yet practical, made to be used and enjoyed; her intricate embroidered detailing comes to life in the sun filled water, and this, along with her signature shapes, eye for colour and use of modern luxury fabrics has created a unique and identifiable edge to her swim and resortwear collections. Tara Matthews is a lifestyle.
