Rupert Dobbin / 15 April 2025 / Categories: Product and Brands, Brands

Vilebrequin Shorts South Of France Swimwear Brand

Skiing for Easter new swimming shorts required

This year instead of the usual we are trying Czech skiing recommended by a Polish friend who assures me the snow boarding is unbeatable on the Polish Czech border in resorts like Spindleruv Mlyn where we are off to for the first time this week. It’s been well reported the more popular ski destinations in Europe have been over run with bloggers, non skiers and posers, we have noticed, the off piste skiiers are looking for more obscure and cheaper places to get their kicks.

Skiing is getting so expensive with lift passes costing up to €80 a day in France and €100 euros a day Switzerland. (Which is still cheap compared to up to $300 US dollars a day for a lift pass alone.

In the Czech resorts of Spindleruv Mlyn, Harrachov, Pec pod Snezkou, and Zader-Prkenny Dul you are going to pay less about €60 euros a day which gets me onto why I need new shorts. I always try to save money whatever I am doing and this meant I had more money for new shorts. I didn’t know at the time how much, even shopping outlet mall I was going to need.

No ski vacation complete without jacuzzi time.

You’ve probably noticed guys wearing the Vilebrequin swimming shorts whilst on holiday. They are the ones with the blue label at the small of the back. A bright fun swimwear brand that originated on the beaches of St Tropez and has become known amongst guys who like the beach as much as a decent quality, safe stylish option of beach shorts.

The last pair I had were pretty out there palm trees and pineapples my girlfriend bought me as a present. At the time I thought she was completely mad. I swore I’d never wear them, ended up relenting and then for years they were my swim shorts until this year I couldn’t find them. I think her in doors might have thrown them away.

Forced to invest in a new pair I discovered these swim shorts are not a bargain.

I picked up a pair at an outlet shopping mall where I made a bit of a saving. The outlet in Oxford offered 50% off retail and the selection was good. If you go to the shop in London in the Burlington Arcade off New Bond St or on the Kings Road in Chelsea, expect to pay at least £200 for swim shorts up to £250 for plain bermuda shorts although I have seen these in all colours on a discount site my girlfriend showed me Brandalley.com for as low as £65.

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And next time you are poolside or at the beach look out for the small navy label. More people have bought into this brand and wear their shirts and shorts than you might think. And for a reason.

The mesh inside always secure.

The latest thing they have added is a linen swim short. They didn’t have it at the Bicester Village Outlet so I cannot tell you what they are like except they cost, between £180 and £220.

“Crafted from breathable linen for unmatched comfort and style in and out of the water · Swimwear with elastic waistband and drawstring to tie.”

Yeah for me I like the bright patterns and I think the linen swim short would be a bit scratchy for me.

I am 6 feet tall with a 36 inch waist and I wear size XL which fit me comfortably.