dan ward
Italian luxury resortwear label known for its premium, minimalist swimwear and refined, functional beach accessories.
ORIGIN
Italy
PRICE TIER
luxury
SPECIALIZATION
UNISEX
Founded in 2012 by American-born designer Dan Ward—whose extensive background includes leading menswear and merchandising at Hermès, Bally, and Calvin Klein—Danward is a luxury resortwear label headquartered in Florence, Italy. Rooted in Ward’s past as a competitive swimmer and his upbringing near the ocean, the brand was born out of a desire to bridge the gap between active performance wear and high-end fashion.
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Daily Inspiration: Meet Daniel Ward
A recent interview with founder Daniel Ward reflecting on a decade of his brand's growth, his background at Hermès and Calvin Klein, and the launch of his first women's resortwear collection.
Designer Dan Ward offers resortwear that combines creativity and functionality
An early profile of Dan Ward detailing his transition from luxury menswear at Hermès and Calvin Klein to launching his eponymous resortwear brand.
MMSCENE DESIGNERS: THE DANWARD STORY with Dan Ward
An in-depth interview with Dan Ward discussing his extensive fashion background, the inspiration behind his brand, and his vision for luxury resortwear.
Introducing Dan Ward Designer Swimwear
A look at Dan Ward's design ethos, highlighting how he combines his luxury fashion background with technical sportswear elements for his collections.
DANWARD 2016 Men's Swimwear Collection
A review of DANWARD's cruise-summer collection, focusing on the brand's creative direction, color palette, and technical fabric innovations.