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Within the majestic landscape of Cambodia, photographer Hannah Roche set out on a fisherman’s boat with two fresh faces to make magic. Nearly capsizing a few times, interacting with the locals and taking in the beautiful surrounds, Hannah and her handsome babes (who had never modelled before..can you believe it!?) represented what it is to be a WAH girl; fit, fun, travel inspired and embracing of culture.
Follow Hannah on Instagram @hanro and see more of her talent here.
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Some of our favourite things…
Of course, summer is about so much more than just swim. Every day is a story, an adventure. We’ve been gathering up some of our favourite summer stories into pictures to share with you. Everything’s for sale, and if it’s not the swimsuit or one of our partners’ products, just ask us on twitter and we’ll do our best to let you know where the item came from!
The Racer Cropped Rashie
The Kinaree Deep Neck One Piece
The Messengers Tie Front Bikini
It's our Birthday!
5 years ago today, we launched our first collection of swimwear to the world. Our big, bold images and animal portraits took the world by storm and now, on our fifth birthday we’re so proud to sell our vision of summer in over 40 countries.
We’ve graced the pages of Vogue & the NY Times, we count Beyoncé and Rihanna as some of our biggest fans, and we couldn’t be prouder to be recognised as the leaders in printed, digital, graphic swimwear.To celebrate our 5th birthday, we’re having a massive sale and giving you a huge 50% off EVERYTHING on our e-boutique for the next 5 days only.
Happy birthday to us and happy shopping to you!
We’ve graced the pages of Vogue & the NY Times, we count Beyoncé and Rihanna as some of our biggest fans, and we couldn’t be prouder to be recognised as the leaders in printed, digital, graphic swimwear.To celebrate our 5th birthday, we’re having a massive sale and giving you a huge 50% off EVERYTHING on our e-boutique for the next 5 days only.
Happy birthday to us and happy shopping to you!
Click here to shop our 50% birthday sale now:
https://wearehandsome.com/
Introducing: The Catalyst
Our new collection ‘The Catalyst” is finally here. We are extremely excited to release this collection as things are a little different, as you may notice. The collection sees our aesthetic taken to whole new level. With more athletic shapes and strong silhouettes as well as new and inspired prints ‘The Catalyst’ is exactly that, a catalyst for change.
Always inspired by our search for the never-ending summer and respect for nature, the collection of unique prints range from playful to fierce. We decided that it was time to change it up, with racer neck lines, strong panelling, cropped rashies and of course a hint of resort wear, the collection has a something for everyone. What we love about this collection is that it is a daring as it is demure. Think cocktails on the beach, lazing by the pool meets jet skiing, paddling boarding and surfing. The collection caters the ultimate We Are Handsome woman. Strong, feminine, feisty and active.
Now you may have noticed that every now and again, we head off on a little ‘workation’ to shoot our latest look book. With Odyssey Rising shot in The Maldives we thought ‘How could we possibly top that?’ turns out, we did. We jetted off the homegrown paradise of Hamilton Island in The Whitsundays, Queensland. We played on the white sandy beaches, drank cocktails, floated around and on the Great Barrier Reef and all along the way we took a few pictures. Ok maybe more than a few. It really is a hard life. Inspired by Jeremy’s all time favourite photographer Slim Aarons, our look book pays homage to 60s and 70s hotel and beach lifestyle. It’s playful, it’s fun, it’s handsome. See for yourself.
Shot by the talented Sebastian Kriete and filmed by Anthony MacFarlane ‘The Catalyst’ was brought to life by our favourite babe Margot Bushueva and the beautiful Olga Yalanskaya. What more could we ask for? Perfection
See all the Behind the Scenes action below.
Fight for the Reef
The Great Barrier Reef; A natural, exquisite wonder of the world. A place that is so very close to our hearts, as individuals and as a nation. A place, that is in fact in danger of being destroyed for capitalist gain.
A world heritage site, The Great Barrier Reef has been under threat from human error for a very long time. Climate change has no doubt had its impact on the reef. With rising temperatures, inconsistent weather and chemical imbalances threatening the very nature of eco systems that have existed for millions of years, the reef itself cannot take another blow.
Yet here we are. At a dark point in our history, where such a stunning gift from nature is under threat again. The Australian Governments big corporation alliance and money eyed blinkers may just be the death of the reef. In an effort to “promote economic growth” the Queensland Government has set in motion plans to approve mega port developments, severe dredging and dumping of millions of tonnes of seabed and rock. Not to mention the creation of a shipping superhighway.
One would think that prefaced with the word SUPER, the benefits would outweigh the costs. Wrong. Here’s what this so called SUPERhighway really means…
The Australian Government will only be adding to what already is a volatile situation. In the last 6 months, severe dredging of the reef traced back to Gladstone Harbour, has caused the release of toxic chemicals into the ocean. The result? Precious marine life have become diseased, washing up on the surrounding shores. In fact 6 dolphins, 10 dugongs and 231 turtles have washed up dead near Gladstone on the Great Barrier Reef. With only the first stage underway of this SUPER highway and multi-port development, the impact can only be dire.
The only way to stop to the inevitable, is to stand up and fight. Let your voice be heard. As individuals and a label that not only respects the Great Barrier Reef but cherishes its beauty, we will stand up and fight for the reef. Here’s how you can too:
1. Get Informed: Jump onto FightforTheReef.org
2. Vote for The Reef: This June the UNESCO will vote on the future of the reef. For the first time ever you can vote too.
3. Let your voice be heard on social media #FightfortheReef
Three simple steps will make all the difference. Let’s ensure that our reef will remain for generations to come.
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Odyssey Rising
This week saw our latest collection Odyssey Rising officially released. Having shot Odyssey Rising in the extremely beautiful, wondrous natural playground of the Maldives, this weeks launch saw us reminiscing over warm tropical waters, white beaches and dreamy summer days. The campaign film says it all really, we are forever in love with chasing a never ending summer. The warmth, the light, sea breeze, salt water and tropical palms..are truly intoxicating.
Our love for the never ending summer was matched by our stunning inspiration and muse Margot Busheva. Her etherial yet exotic beauty became the perfect canvas for our designs. The collection symbolises our respect for nature and the inhabitants of this magnificent earth. With tropical prints, deep sea marine giants and ocean back drops, Odyssey Rising is only a hint of what is to come.
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Odyssey Rising
Direction: Jeremy Somers
Film Directed by Trevor king
Model: Margo Busheva
Makeup by Rachel Montgomery
Styling by Katinka Somers
Photographed by Sebastian Kriete
Jewellery by Vera Xane
Shot at Ayada Resort, Maldives
Africa, Out of Office
Whilst on our recent tour of Africa I wrote a little creative auto-reply for my email out of office which, everybody LOVED. After a few requests to put it up online for everyone to see, I’ve caved and posted it below… Enjoy!
SUBJECT: Well, this is hawkward
For the next couple of weeks I’ve dugong on annual leave.
Where I’ve gone is irrelephant, but toucan figure it out if you read between the lions.
I’ll check my emails sparrowatically, but mostly owl be giraffing through the wilderness.
Now, rhino this is unlike me but leopard me assure ewe I’ll get back to you af-ri-can and if time and internet connections permit.
I’ll be back on the 5th of may.
See you in a while, crocodile.
Be sure to follow our journey through our instagram pages and at our travel blog: Made With Summer
Westfield X We Are Handsome
One of things we are most proud of at We Are Handsome is that all of our designs are created and made right here in Australia. Our collections represent the quintessential notion of who we are as a label; happiness, sunshine, adventure, those who seek to create something special drawing on the integral elements of the environment. To be apart of an industry of such connected talented designers, artists and creatives, continues to drive our passion to produce Australian owned quality, luxury swimwear and apparel.
As a label, it is not only important for us to participate in and support Australian design, but to become a voice that helps foster domestic talent and awareness in the Australian retail environment. This is why along with two other designers, we are excited to be sponsored by Westfield at this years Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. As apart of Westfield’s InHabit Program, we will be creating an installation at Sydney and Bondi Junction, as well as a personalised pop up in Melbourne’s Doncaster centre.
This partnership allows us to reach a wider homegrown audience. We believe that Australian consumers now more than ever want to see Australian designers flourish. They want to buy local. This is truly a special thing and with the help of Westfield, We Are Handsome and many others both now and in the future will benefit thoroughly
To celebrate this collaboration the talented Hugh Stewart, shot a short film of Jeremy and Katinka, giving you a glimpse into the life of an Australian designer in the lead up to MBFWA.
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The Maldives: Playin' with my friends
What really goes on on one of our photo shoots… Enjoy!