Style Guide

The Art of the Ascent

The Second Skin Resort Set was designed as a modular landscape—a duo of the Resort Top and the Resort Wrap Maxi engineered to evolve with your itinerary. This is the "Architecture of Delight" in its most tactile form: two foundational pieces that can be wrapped, draped, and reimagined into an infinite wardrobe.

Consider this guide your starting point for the fluid life. Whether you are seeking the structural authority of a cocktail look or the unfettered ease of a poolside cover-up, these formulas are here to inspire your own creative rhythm. There are no rules here—only invitations to inhabit your nature, beautifully.

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How to wear resort wear anywhere.

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The Resort Wrap Maxi

Knotted high at the natural waist, it becomes the swim cover-up you’ve always wanted and never found — the one that looks like you meant it when you walked from the water to the table. Tied low at the hip with the Resort Top and strappy sandals, it is the resort dinner look that requires nothing else. Worn loose over a bodysuit with a linen jacket on the plane, it packs flat and arrives looking exactly as it should: like you made a considered choice before leaving the house.


At home, it is a slow-morning piece. On the street, it is a statement. On the boat, it is the thing you were wearing when the light was perfect and someone took a photograph you didn’t know about.


The Resort Top

Over a swimsuit, it is the detail that takes you from the pool to the terrace. Tucked into high-waisted trousers or a flowing skirt, it is a dinner top. Under an open blazer or linen kimono, it is a travel layer that doesn’t wrinkle your morning. On its own with wide-leg linen and a market hat, it is the entire vision.


The Resort Set

Together, as the set was designed, it is the answer to every occasion on the itinerary. Apart, it becomes two independent pieces that travel with your existing wardrobe and make it better. One coordinated resort set. Infinite possible mornings.


A note on the fabric:

Bio-based modal is not a miracle fabric. It breathes, it moves, and it softens with wear. It will wrinkle gently — this is the nature of a living fiber, and we think that’s beautiful. What it will not do is trap heat, lose its drape, or pretend to be something it isn’t. Like the brand it’s made for.

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The Asymmetric Scarf Top

+ Sleek High-Waisted Skirt

Formula: 1 Resort Top, 1 Resort Wrap Maxi

Where to wear: Dinner, party, wedding (not black tie)

Formality: Casual, going out, cocktail, formal

The Strapless Cross-Front Top + Midi Skirt

Formula: 1 Resort Top, 1 Resort Wrap Maxi

Where to wear: Daytime, layering, dinner, party, wedding

Formality: Casual, going out, cocktail

The Halter Waist-Bow Top

+ High-Waisted Front Knot Skirt

Formula: 1 Resort Top, 1 Resort Wrap Maxi

Where to wear: Daytime, layering, dinner, party

Formality: Casual, going out

Riffa Top + Sterling Skirt

Formula: 1 Resort Top, 1 Resort Wrap Maxi

Where to wear: Daytime, poolside, dinner, party

Formality: Casual, resort, going out

The Asymmetric One-Sleeve Dress

Formula: 1 Resort Wrap Maxi

Where to wear: Daytime, dinner

Formality: Casual, resort, cocktail

The Ariana Top + Maxi Skirt

Formula: 1 Resort Top, 1 Resort Wrap Maxi

Where to wear: Dinner, party, wedding (not black tie)

Formality: Resort, going out, cocktail, formal

The Halter Top with Vest + Maxi Skirt

Formula: 1 Resort Top, 2 Resort Wrap Maxis

Where to wear: Daytime, dinner

Formality: Casual, resort, going out

The Strapless Neck Scarf Top + Sleek High-Waisted Skirt

Formula: 1 Resort Top, 1 Resort Wrap Maxi

Where to wear: Dinner, party, wedding (not black tie)

Formality: Resort, going out, cocktail, formal

The Strapless Top + Empire Midi Skirt

Formula: 1 Resort Top, 1 Resort Wrap Maxi

Where to wear: Daytime, dinner, party

Formality: Casual, resort, going out, cocktail

The Strapless Top + Katara Skirt

Formula: 1 Resort Top, 1 Resort Wrap Maxi

Where to wear: Daytime, poolside, party

Formality: Casual, resort, going out

Loren's Sarong Skirt

Formula: 1 Resort Wrap Maxi

Where to wear: Beach, poolside, swim cover-up

Formality: Casual, resort

The Halter Mini Cover-Up

Formula: 1 Resort Wrap Maxi

Where to wear: Beach, poolside, swim cover-up

Formality: Casual, resort

The Cross-Front Cover-Up

Formula: 1 Resort Wrap Maxi

Where to wear: Beach, poolside, swim cover-up

Formality: Casual, resort

The Twist Halter Cover-Up

Formula: 1 Resort Wrap Maxi

Where to wear: Beach, poolside, swim cover-up

Formality: Casual, resort

The Sun Drape Cover-Up

Formula: 1 Resort Wrap Maxi

Where to wear: Beach, poolside, swim cover-up, layering

Formality: Casual, resort