EXCLUSIVE: Elsa Hosk Teams With Heavy Manners for Retro-inspired Swimwear Collection — ‘It’s My Favorite Collab I’ve Ever Done’

Heavy Manners is collaborating with supermodel Elsa Hosk on a line of vintage-inspired swimwear, WWD has learned exclusively. “People know that this is the swim I wear,” Hosk said. “I’ve even seen comments on my Instagram saying, ‘When is the collab coming?’ It was just so organic.” Elsa Hosk for Heavy Manners. Launching May 20, the collection features 48 swimwear pieces available in eight new prints and two metallic shades. Hosk also fronts the collection’s campaign, which was photographed by Cameron Hammond on location in St. John. The former Victoria’s Secret Angel has been a supporter of Heavy Manners since its inception in 2019. According to founder Lisa Caprio, she quickly became one of the brand’s most loyal customers. “Before anything comes out, I’ll send Elsa the whole look book before anyone else has it,” Caprio added. Hosk and Caprio had never formally met before collaborating — their friendship, which was once confined to Instagram DMs, has blossomed into a mutual admiration. “Lisa does everything on her own, and I have so much respect for that,” Hosk said. “When you can support a female entrepreneur that’s building something really good, that’s so important to me, because since launching my own brand, I know how much work it

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