Montce Swim Weekend: Gingham, Florals & the Getaway Edit
There's a particular kind of weekend that Montce Swim was built for — the kind that starts at the pool and ends somewhere between a waterfront lunch and a sunset walk along the dock. The Los Angeles–based label has spent over a decade perfecting the art of swimwear that transitions effortlessly from water's edge to wherever the day takes you, and the Weekend collection is its most considered expression of that yet.
Three distinct print stories anchor the collection: a bold black-and-white gingham, a sun-warmed red gingham, and a delicate blue petite fleur — each rendered in Montce's signature high-stretch, chlorine-resistant fabrication that holds its shape through long days and longer weekends. What sets Montce apart is the tailoring attention brought to swimwear construction — underwire cups are lined and boned for genuine support, ruching is strategically placed rather than decorative, and every strap is designed to lie flat without digging.
The Victoria One Piece is the centerpiece of the gingham story — a strappy, structured silhouette that cinches at the waist and opens at the back in a lattice of adjustable straps. It's the kind of one-piece swimsuit that photographs beautifully but was genuinely engineered to stay put in the water. Pair it with the Gingham Sarong — a mini wrap skirt cut from the same woven gingham — for a pulled-together poolside look that needs nothing else.
For those who prefer to mix and match, the Cabana Strappy Bikini Top offers the same graphic gingham in a more adjustable format — its multi-strap construction sits beautifully across the collarbone and works with high-waisted bottoms or low-rise cuts alike. The Gingham Scalloped Vest is perhaps the collection's most unexpected piece: a sleeveless peplum top with scalloped edges that reads equally well over bikini bottoms at the beach or tucked into tailored shorts at lunch. Montce's Weekend collection is genuinely built for both.
The red gingham story brings warmth and a vintage-resort sensibility. Rich cherry tones against a cream ground give the print a sun-faded quality that feels both nostalgic and very current. The Tori Ties Bandeau Bikini Top in red gingham is a favourite here at Lola Dré — a structured bandeau with tie-strap detail that stays secure without sacrificing the clean, strapless line across the shoulder.
Then there's the blue petite fleur — a small-scale ditsy floral printed on a soft sky ground that brings a more feminine, almost romantic energy to the Weekend lineup. The Jacelyn Ruffle One Piece is the standout: a strappy silhouette layered with cascading ruffle trim that moves with every step, while the Petal Tie Strap Bikini Top offers the same floral in a structured, tie-shoulder format with a sweetheart neckline that flatters a wide range of bust sizes.
What makes the Weekend collection particularly well-considered is how deliberately Montce has built each print story into a complete wardrobe — mix-and-match separates, coordinating cover-ups, and statement one-pieces that all speak the same visual language. You can build a full three-day packing list entirely within one print, or layer across them without anything clashing. For a label that understands how women actually travel and dress at the water's edge, that kind of intentionality matters. Find the full edit — including the seafoam and pale blush styles — exclusively at Lola Dré.
