FAE Swim Zenith Bottom - Sky Cord

Sky Cord is the softest thing FAE makes in this cut — a pale washed blue with a fine cord texture running through it, which takes the edge off a silhouette that has none. The Zenith Bottom is FAE's seamless G-string: high on the hip, engineered to lift and sculpt, no visible seam to break the line. Morning swim off the back of the boat, then straight into linen without changing.

The Details

• Brand: FAE Swim
• Style: Zenith Bottom
• Colorway: Sky Cord
• Cut: Seamless G-string, high-cut sides
• Coverage: Minimal
• Construction: Lined, seamless — designed to lift and sculpt
• Available: XS, Medium, Large
• Condition: New with tags

Fit & Sizing — Measure, Don't Guess

FAE is an Australian label and grades accordingly. A FAE Large is a US 8–10. A Vitamin A Large is a US 12–14 — the same letter, four US sizes apart, on the same website. Use the inches, not the letter.

• Upper hip is the measurement that matters — the Zenith sits high on the hip by design, and that's where it holds. Measure around the top of your bottom, tape parallel to the floor.
• Between sizes: size UP. FAE's own guidance across the range.
• FAE's fit model measures 33.5" bust, 23.5" waist, 34.5" hip (AU 8) and wears the Small in this style.
• What the high side does: the elevated hip line visually lengthens the leg. This is the reason the Zenith has the reputation it does — it reads as sculpting rather than simply minimal.
• Seamless construction means no edge line under a cover-up or linen trouser.
• Small is not available in this colorway. If you sit between XS and Medium, size up to the Medium.

Materials & Sustainability

FAE builds its ranges in regenerated nylon — ECONYL® and REPREVE® — made from post-consumer waste including fishing nets recovered from the ocean, industrial plastic, and plastic bottles. Regenerated Italian techno-nylon is also substantially more resistant to chlorine, sunscreen, and body oils than conventional swim fabric, which is the practical reason these outlast cheaper suits.

This piece is new with tags — curated, not manufactured to order. Nothing entered production because you bought it.

Care Instructions

• Rinse in cold fresh water immediately after every wear, before salt or chlorine dries in.
• Hand wash cold with mild detergent. Never machine wash.
• Press water out gently — do not wring.
• Dry flat in shade. Never a dryer, never direct sun.
• Let sunscreen and body oil absorb fully before dressing.
• Avoid sitting directly on rough teak, concrete, or pool edges.

Who It's For

Anyone who wants the seamless line under a cover-up. Anyone drawn to a soft, washed blue over a saturated one. Anyone measuring a 30", 34", or 36" upper hip. Mix-and-match buyers building a set rather than buying a matched bikini.

Who It's Not For

Anyone who wants moderate or full rear coverage. Anyone above a US 10 — FAE's range stops at Large. Anyone shopping for a first G-string.