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Hypebae reports that LUAR is expanding beyond the runway with its first swimwear collection, a limited-edition collaboration with The Standard in a distinctive sunshine-yellow palette. The move comes on the heels of Raúl Lopez's Spring/Summer 2027 show at New York Fashion Week, marking a notable shift from the brand's signature ready-to-wear into poolside territory. For a label so rooted in New York's creative energy, the leap into swim represents both a seasonal stretch and a test of whether its aesthetic translates to less fabric and more sun.
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