The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2022 - Issue 31

bitemen Inspired by the swimwear worn on the French Riviera in the ‘70s, as an alternative to the shorter Swim Briefs, Swim Trunks with Side Pipings in Basalt Blue, Grassy Green, or Navy have a vintage white side piping on the side.They are made in the same Italian-made pol- yamide with breathable micro-mesh linen and elastic waistband with interior drawstring. Men can also opt for the Swim Brief Horizontal Stripes, Diagonal Stripes, Vertical,Thin,Tricolour or Swim Briefs with Stripes. Adapted from the iconic RD Urban Shorts, the new chic Urban Swim Shorts in Navy, Red, Sea Blue or Black with side pockets are ideal before, during, and after the beach. They are made from high-tech, quick-drying Supplex fabric with a dash of Lycra to ensure stretch for comfort and movement. These briefs have a vintage-striped stretch waistband with a safety push-button and front zip, breathable micro- mesh lining and double black-lacquered RD signature eyelets. The Recycled Polyester Marathon Swim Shorts in Grassy Green, Klein Blue or Red are reminiscent of the iconic marathon swim shorts of the ‘70s upgraded in an Italian recycled, lightweight and quick-drying pol- yester offering UV and chlorine protection. It has the usual breathable micro-mesh lining, elastic waistband with adjustable drawstrings, double black-lacquered RD signature eyelets, and rounded vintage side slits that allow optimal movement. Meanwhile, the Swim Shorts Tricolour Vertical and Recycled Polyester Swim Shorts get their inspiration from the swimwear worn around the Mediterranean in the early ‘80s. They are also upgraded in an Italian recycled, lightweight, quick-drying polyester with UV and chlorine protection and breathable micro-mesh lining. Both styles are tailored to fit with side slits for an enhanced silhouette, side pockets and an interior key pocket and have the usual elastic waistband with adjustable drawstrings. To make it easier, Ron Dorff has created underwear and swimwear kits for the modern man that allow them to compose the perfect t-shirt, tank top or underwear.The Mesh Tank TopWeekend Kit consists of three classic tank tops in black, white or khaki vintage cotton mesh updated with a slightly tailored fit to use at home or the gym.The Tank TopWeekend Kit contains three classic ribbed RD tank tops in 100% premium, ultra-soft cotton with a slightly tapered fit, available in five different colours. Similarly, the T-Shirt Weekend Kit has three new RD Eyelet Edition t-shirts with a crew neck and an elegant binding collar for urban wear, upgraded in 100% premium soft and ultra-comfortable mercerised cotton.They are also designed with a slightly tapered fit and feature two discreet black-lacquered eyelets on the side. Jersey or vintage Underwear Kits are available in a three-pairWeekend Kit or the 747Week Kit with seven pairs, and the Sunday pair is offered gratis. Images courtesy of Ron Dorff