LUX* Resorts & Hotels have announced the launch of an exciting new capsule collection of swim shorts for men by refined British swimwear brand Orlebar Brown.

Inspired by LUX*s Indian Ocean resorts, the collection consists of three designs, each with striking imagery including LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives and LUX* Belle Mare in Mauritius. Perfectly capturing the beauty of island life, the designs reflect LUX*s vision of a lighter, brighter holiday experience featuring vibrant vistas, turquoise waters and spectacular sunsets.

 "LUX* Resorts & Hotels are a natural setting for Orlebar Brown with many of our customers posting images through our #OBsAroundTheWorld enjoying their vacations in these extraordinary resorts. "States Founder of Orlebar Brown, Adam Brown.

"LUX*s emphasis on celebration and exceptional experiences resonated with our brand DNA here at Orlebar Brown and we couldnt be more pleased to launch this exclusive collection along with a series of pop ups at LUX* resorts in Mauritius & Maldives."

The Orlebar Brown capsule collection for LUX* launches in December 2017 and will be available exclusively pop-ups at LUX* Belle Mare and LUX* Grand Gaube in Mauritius and at LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives, celebrating sunshine, happiness and good times. Available in resort only - Retail Price: UK £245.

The launch of the collection and exclusive Orlebar Brown pop-ups also coincides with the reopening of LUX* Grand Gaube, following one of the biggest regeneration projects in Mauritius. LUX* have invested $32m in the renovations, which will see the resort completely reimagined by renowned British interior designer Kelly Hoppen MBE.

"Orlebar Brown is a brand Ive long admired; the designs are fashionable yet fun and theres a great synergy with LUX*s lighter, brighter" concept. "Comments CEO of LUX* Resorts & Hotels, Paul Jones.

"We are hugely excited to be launching this capsule collection together. The three pop-up boutiques will provide our guests with unique access to a bespoke range of shorts which should hopefully remind them of their holiday experience with LUX*."

Whether seeking a peaceful hideaway or active adventure, the picture-perfect island of Dhidhoofinolhu, home to LUX* South Ari Atoll is a luxury resort where guests fantasy of a laid-back, desert island paradise is about to come true. 

The resort consist of 193 private villas, dotted at the waters edge along two miles of powder fine beaches and perched on stilts above a crystal lagoon. On land or above water, sunset facing or sunrise, these super spacious rooms and suites bring an entirely original vibe of coastal, beach house chic to the Maldives. 

With a 5-Star PADI dive centre, the resorts limpid waters are a divers nirvana but theres an equal abundance of snorkelling and opportunities to visit the resident whale sharks. LUX*South Ari Atoll also offers two infinity pools, floodlit tennis courts and a Technogym fitness centre while the LUX* Me spa, is host to a wellness concierge and a menu of indulgent and stimulating treatments. 

LUX* Resorts & Hotels helps people to celebrate life by delivering consistently on the promise of a different kind of Luxury; hospitality that is Lighter. Brighter. LUX* stages exceptional experiences in different locales whether on the Beach, in the City or in Nature.

At LUX*, every moment matters as the company has banished thoughtless patterns and created simple, fresh and sensory experiences to indulge its guests throughout their stay with it.

From freshly, locally roasted and ethically sourced coffee, retro-style ice cream parlours and tailor made health and spa sessions to magical tree of wishes, junk art galleries and impromptu on-the-beach film screenings, each LUX* experience is designed to help its guests celebrate life by turning the ordinary into extraordinary.