Stories from Sun, Sea & Studio


Explore the inspirations, rituals and slow fashion philosophy behind Nina Après Swim.

In Conversation With... Morgan from Montipi

In Conversation With... Morgan from Montipi

  In our ongoing celebration of thoughtful design and kindred creative spirits, we sat down with Morgan, the founder of Montipi - an Australian brand that, like Nina Après Swim,...
Model wearing Nina Après Swim's Ornate mini dress and Straw-Effect Chain Crossbody Bag shown separately

Meet Montipi: The Accessories Brand We're Loving Right Now

Discover the story behind Nina Après Swim's exclusive collaboration with Montipi — where luxurious. ethically-made swimwear and resort-wear, après swim apparel, meet elegant bags & accessories for the free-spirited dreamer.

The Ornate Swimwear Collection: The Power of Print

The Ornate Swimwear Collection: The Power of Print

A celebration of intentional design, artful print placement, and the quiet power of details. This story behind our Ornate High Neck One-Piece and Ornate Bikini reveals how thoughtful design transforms swimwear into wearable poetry — and why every motif, line, and silhouette matters.

Finding Your Signature One-Piece: A Style Guide

Finding Your Signature One-Piece: A Style Guide

As the sun-drenched days of summer approach, the search for the perfect swimsuit can be both exciting and daunting. For many women, the one-piece swimsuit has long been a wardrobe...
Destination Dressing: How to Dress for Your European Summer Vacation

Destination Dressing: How to Dress for Your European Summer Vacation

European summer is now truly in full swing and it’s time to get wardrobe-ready for summer on the other side of the world. Here’s our Nina Après Swim guide for how to dress for your 2022 European summer vacation.
Model wearing a maxi textural skirt with silky fringe, in natural colours

The Making Of: The Ochridia Fringe Skirt

An elegant statement piece for the most modish of wardrobes, the Ochridia Fringe Skirt features a colour palette inspired by Ohrid’s Old City, a UNESCO-protected old town with a rich medieval, Byzantine and ancient history. Read our latest journal entry to learn about the making of this beautiful piece from the Hidden Heritage Resortwear Collection.
Introducing: Our Dusty Pink Sophia Swimwear

Introducing: Our Dusty Pink Sophia Swimwear

Designed in reflection of the architecture of Ohrid’s St Sophia Church, our Sophia Swimwear includes two statement pieces which flatter their wearer with softly scooped necklines and statement cut-out sides.
Introducing: The Hidden Heritage Swimwear Collection

Introducing: The Hidden Heritage Swimwear Collection

Made with timeless sophistication and high-end travel in mind, the Hidden Heritage Swimwear Collection features statement one-piece swimsuits and high-fashion bikinis. Designed in Australia and made with an awareness for sustainable and ethical practices, our Swimwear Collection is intended to be worn in all manner of sumptuous seaside destinations around the globe.
Why is Handcrafting an Integral Part of the Nina Après Swim Ethos?

Why is Handcrafting an Integral Part of the Nina Après Swim Ethos?

All garments from Nina Après Swim have been thoughtfully and expertly handcrafted, with a range of traditional and highly skilled techniques. These techniques are an essential part of what makes us Nina Après Swim. Read our latest journal entry to discover the intentional reasons behind why we use handcrafting in the creation of our timeless après swim apparel. 
The Art of Embroidery

The Art of Embroidery

A specialised handcrafting and decorating technique, the art of embroidery dates back thousands of years. Today an art form that re-interprets traditional skills, embroidery has been intricately and meaningfully woven into the garments of the Hidden Heritage collection.
What Does 'Après Swim' Mean?

What Does 'Après Swim' Mean?

Analogous with the ‘après ski’ lifestyle and aesthetic, après swim translates to ‘after swim’. With a focus on all activities and aesthetics that take place around the water and after swimming, the concept of après swim revolves around living a luxurious lifestyle in seaside locations. Discover your aprés swim attire...
What is the Meaning Behind the Hidden Heritage Collection?

What is the Meaning Behind the Hidden Heritage Collection?

The first collection to be released by Nina Après Swim, the Hidden Heritage Collection uses traditional handcrafting techniques to interweave aspects of our designer’s history-filled Macedonian hometown with a rich palette inspired by the rugged Australian coastline.