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Timeless classics, beautifully hand embroidered swimwear and resort wear. Additionally, a fully bespoke service allows customers to create unique pieces. Our Re-kini™ service gives swimwear a second life, by replacing elastic and re-creating old favorites. Tara designs swimwear using real women rather than models, perfecting her styles and shapes – gaining her a reputation as a fit expert. Collections are handmade in France, and embellishment done by master craftsmen in India.
OUR LATEST COLLECTIONS
LEOPARD COLLECTION
Inspired by Tara’s time in Africa, leopard in all its guises our custom print in classic, green and pinky coral. Each swimwear piece is reversible and complemented with a plain color The resort wear is all digitally printed on silk and limited edition.
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PATCHWORK OFFCUTS COLLECTION
At Tara Matthews we believe in no wastage - using our offcuts we create one of a kind swimwear pieces. Different styles, mixing colors creating unique sustainable swimwear. These can also be made to order with a selection of colors and styles.
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EMBROIDERED COLLECTION
Since 2003 Tara Matthews remains one of the only brands to combine hand embroidery with swimwear - celebrating her Indian heritage and working with small ateliers in India, the hand embellishment is done by master craftsmen. Using several different techniques and materials only a few pieces are created of each piece.
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LOOKBOOK
Co-founded by photographer Mr Azara and resort-wear designer Tara Matthews, Granite Island is a hybrid of fine art and fashion. Re-inventing the silk square from French luxury fashion; blending original photographs created by Mr Azara to create a luxurious vibe. From the roughest granite rocks of Corsica to the chilled palm trees of California; Granite Island blends the two different worlds of Corsica and California to create Corsicalifornian spirit.
