Written by Menswear Style in Interviews on the 19th December 2023

For this podcast episode we focus on ANDREW & COLE, where we dive into the world of modern, sustainable swimwear. Join us as we interview Vincent Stadelhofer and explore the innovative swim shorts that are revolutionizing the way we experience comfort at the beach. The ANDREW & COLE mission is simple: to create a new comfortable world of swim shorts without mesh. They believe in showing respect and love for our beautiful Earth, which is why they use ocean plastic and PET materials to craft premium swim shorts. By choosing an ANDREW & COLE product, you're not just buying swimwear – you're joining a net-free world and embracing a comfortable lifestyle that cares about our future.

Have you ever endured the discomfort and itchiness of wearing mesh swim shorts all day at the beach? We feel your pain. That's why we're here to introduce you to the ANDREW & COLE lined swim shorts, the ultimate solution to this age-old problem. Say goodbye to that annoying mesh and the awkwardness of wearing underwear beneath your swim shorts. The brand's unique lining system is seamlessly sewn over the entire inside of the swim shorts, providing unrivalled comfort, intimacy, and odour control. The fabric they use is soft, lightweight, and perforated, ensuring that moisture doesn't get trapped between the layers. As a result, your swim shorts will dry within minutes, keeping you feeling fresh throughout your beach adventures.

“The product USP is the product itself. When we founded the brand, we had the intention of creating a comfortable and timeless eco-friendly collection for men to wear during summer. Our hero product is swim shorts that doesn’t use the traditional mesh inner. With help from a London-based designer we created our own special lining which provides the same protection but it is much more comfortable. I had some friends who would often cut the mesh net out of their swim shorts which made me question why swim shorts were made this way.”

This is a shortened transcribed edit of episode 201 of the MenswearStyle Podcast with Vincent Stadelhofer, Co-Founder of sustainable swimwear brand andrewandcole.com. You can listen to the full version on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast player.

We sit down with Vincent Stadelhofer of ANDREW & COLE to talk about how he built his Sustainable Swimwear Brand.