Getty ImagesYou've probably never questioned why swimwear is suddenly considered fashion, but there's a good chance you have Zimmermann to thank for that.
The Australian sister duo, Nicky and Simone Zimmermann, has been taking the fashion (and beachwear) world by storm since their start in '91. They blurred the lines between high fashion and functionality with their body-sculpting (read: their suits will make you look really good) swimwear. Everyone from Beyoncé to Selena Gomez has worn the brand and not just on the red carpet or runway—it's while they're on vacation in Capri and casually dropping (surprise) worldwide hits too!
They're taking the NYFW runway on Friday, so before they do, here are some fun (and super cool) facts about the brand.
They Know About Teamwork: Nicky is in charge of design (the whole thing was actually her idea) while Simone manages the business. The perfect balance, no?
Started From the (Bikini) Bottom, Now They're Here: In the beginning, Zimmermann only made swimwear with graphic prints and they were known (as they still are) for their risqué cut-away designs.
#SquadGoals: You already know Queen Bey loves the brand, but also among their celeb followers are Miranda Kerr, Kate Beckinsale, Chanel Iman, Kendall Jenner, Cindy Crawford, Katy Perry and that's not even half of them.
In Another Life: If they weren't designers, they'd want to be florists.
This One Time: Kate Middleton wore a white dress of theirs while visiting Sydney, Australia.
Storefront Access: The brand has a number of stand-alone stores across Australia and the U.S. including two flagships; one in N.Y. and one in L.A.