The cornerstone of our debut Sojourn Collection, in five colorways. A complete field guide to the swimsuit our customers return for — and how to style it from the dawn swim to the last cocktail on the terrace.
Some swimsuits are made for the pool. The Martinique is made for everything that happens after. The dawn dip before breakfast. The long brunch on a wooden boat anchored off Cap d'Antibes. The slow walk into the beach club at noon. The second swim before sunset. The cocktail hour that bleeds into dinner.
It is the cornerstone of The Sojourn Collection, BAÍAH's debut — and the piece our customers return for, season after season. This is its complete field guide.
A Sojourn Begins
To sojourn is to pause. To stay somewhere temporarily, to soak up your surroundings, to notice the finer details, to leave modern trepidations behind. The Sojourn Collection — BAÍAH's first — was built around that idea. A capsule wardrobe for the modern jet setter who collects moments rather than possessions, designed to move with you from the morning swim to the moment the last light leaves the water.
The Martinique is its cornerstone piece. Not its loudest, not its most decorated — its quietest, its most considered. The one you build the rest of a Riviera wardrobe around.
The Design: Wearable Architecture
A single sweeping strap flowing down the back. Asymmetrical contours that trace the natural line of the body. BAÍAH's signature ornate ring hardware finishing the design where the fabric meets itself.
Sculpted, considered, unmistakable. From the front, a clean line. From the side, the strap reveals itself. From the back, the architecture of the piece is fully visible — and it is the rare swimsuit that looks as deliberate from behind as it does in front.
The cut sits high on the leg for line, drops low at the back for movement, and is engineered to flatter without forcing. Designed to hold without restricting. The kind of cut that reads as something quietly tailored — closer to an Italian column gown than a typical swimsuit.
The Five Colorways
Burnt Orange
A deep saturated tone drawn from the rust of late summer earth. The most evocative of the Sojourn debut palette — at home against blue water, against white tiles, against the warm stone of a Cap Ferrat villa. Shop Burnt Orange →
Black Textured Rivulet Jacquard
The architectural choice. A tonal jacquard weave drawn from the rippled surface of still water at first light. From a distance, classic black. Up close, a quiet texture that catches the sun. Our most-returned-to colorway among architecture and design clients. Shop Black Rivulet →
Tiger Leaf Print
The Sojourn print — a hand-drawn motif inspired by the botanical gardens of the Côte d'Azur. Worn against terracotta or under a linen wrap, it reads as effortless rather than busy. Shop Tiger Leaf →
White Rock
A returning hero from The Ancora Collection. Crisp, sun-bright white with the slightest natural undertone — designed to read clean against tan skin and against the chalky white of a Greek island taverna. Shop White Rock →
Teal Cloud
A muted, oceanic blue-grey, also from Ancora. The Mediterranean at dusk, the underside of a wave, the color of the sea floor in shallow water. The quietest of the five, the most likely to surprise. Shop Teal Cloud →
All adult colorways available in sizes XS through 2XL. All five colors available in Baby Baiah for daughters age 2 through 8 — see below.
The Fabric: Italian ECONYL®, Lined in Turquoise
The Martinique is cut from Oeko-Tex certified Italian ECONYL® — a regenerated nylon spun from reclaimed ocean waste, discarded fishing nets, and post-consumer textiles. The fabric is woven in northern Italy by one of the few mills with the technical capability to produce regenerated swim fabric at the weight and recovery this silhouette requires.
Two practical consequences worth knowing:
- ECONYL® is twice as resistant to chlorine, sun cream, and natural body oils as conventional swim fabrics. Your Martinique survives a season — and the next — without the fading and structural breakdown that turns most swimsuits into single-summer purchases.
- The piece holds its shape after wear. No sag at the back, no curl at the leg openings, no loss of recovery after repeated wet-to-dry cycles.
The Martinique is also lined throughout in BAÍAH's signature turquoise blue — a small luxury meant to be discovered. The lining is the same weight as the shell, so the piece reads as a single garment rather than two layered fabrics.
Styling: A Day on the Riviera, in Five Acts
Act One — Morning Swim (8:00 AM)
The Martinique on its own. Bare feet, wet hair pulled back, espresso on the terrace. The piece is built for actual swimming, not just sunbathing — the single back strap is engineered to stay in place through a fifty-metre crawl, and the leg openings don't ride.
Act Two — Yacht Brunch (11:00 AM)
The Martinique with a sheer linen resort wrap tied at the waist, gold hoops, woven leather slides. The swimsuit becomes the bodice; the wrap becomes the skirt. The single back strap reads as a deliberate styling choice rather than an exposed swimsuit. You can sit on a teak deck, refill a glass of rosé, walk to the back of the boat for another swim — all without changing.
Act Three — Beach Club (1:00 PM)
Add a longer resort skirt — ideally something that grazes the ankle, in a tonal or contrasting hue — and a wide-brim straw hat. The Martinique reads as proper resort dressing. You move from sun lounger to lunch table to the water and back, without a costume change in between.
Act Four — Sunset Sail (6:30 PM)
Switch the wrap for a fluid resort skirt in a heavier fabric — linen, raw silk — and layer a loose cotton shirt over the shoulders. The single-strap silhouette of the Martinique reveals itself at the back of the neckline. Add small gold earrings and a clean leather sandal.
Act Five — Cocktails on the Terrace (8:30 PM)
The Martinique stays on. Add a long column resort skirt, drop the shirt, switch to a heeled sandal, and you have evening dressing without ever having changed your foundation piece. The piece our customers return for — because it does this.
Mother and Daughter: The Baby Baiah Martinique
The Martinique exists in Baby Baiah, our childrenswear collection, in identical colorways and identical construction. Sizes 2, 4, 6, and 8. The same Italian ECONYL®, the same turquoise lining, the same single-strap silhouette scaled to a child's proportions.
If matching is your instinct, the Martinique pairs cleanly across generations — Burnt Orange with Burnt Orange, Tiger Leaf with Tiger Leaf, Black Rivulet with Black Rivulet. Photographed against a sailboat hull or a beach-club daybed, the effect is immediate.
If matching is not your instinct, the colorways are designed to sit alongside each other rather than identically. A Teal Cloud adult against a White Rock child reads as composed rather than coordinated.
Care: How to Keep a Martinique for a Decade
- Rinse in cold fresh water after every swim — especially after seawater or chlorine.
- Hand-wash in cool water with a mild detergent every two to three wears.
- Lay flat to dry in shade. Never tumble dry. Never leave in direct sun for extended drying.
- Store flat, folded once. Not on a hanger.
- The hygiene seal on the gusset is for the first try-on at home only. After that, it does not need to be retained.
With this care, the Martinique holds its shape and color through multiple summer seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Martinique designed for swimming or for sunbathing?
Both. ECONYL® is engineered for high-performance swim — the piece survives lap swimming, sea swimming, and chlorinated pools without structural fatigue. It is equally designed to be styled for resort wear out of the water.
What sizes does the Martinique come in?
The adult Martinique is available in XS, S, M, L, XL, and 2XL. The Baby Baiah Martinique is available in sizes 2, 4, 6, and 8.
Is the Martinique sustainable?
Yes. The fabric is regenerated Italian ECONYL® — a closed-loop recycled nylon made from reclaimed ocean waste and post-consumer textile waste. The piece is made in Europe by an Oeko-Tex certified mill. The construction is designed for multi-season longevity, which is itself a sustainability practice.
Can I exchange or return the Martinique?
Yes. EU customers have a statutory 14-day right of withdrawal from delivery; BAÍAH offers a 28-day standard returns window for all customers. Returns require the hygiene seal to be intact. See our full Returns & Right of Withdrawal policy for details.
What is the best way to style a Martinique for the Riviera?
Pair with a sheer linen wrap for yacht and brunch settings; a longer resort skirt for beach club and lunch; a column or fluid resort skirt for evening. The single-strap silhouette layers cleanly under most pieces while revealing itself at the back of any neckline.
Will the Martinique come back in stock?
The Sojourn Collection colorways — Burnt Orange, Black Rivulet, Tiger Leaf — are restocked seasonally. The Ancora Collection colorways — White Rock, Teal Cloud — returned for a second season due to demand and may continue to do so.
Where is the Martinique made?
Made in Europe. The fabric is woven in Italy by an Oeko-Tex certified mill; the garment is constructed in Europe to BAÍAH's specifications.
How does the Martinique fit?
True to size, with built-in stretch. The high leg line and asymmetrical strap are designed to flatter a range of body shapes. If you are between sizes, size down for a sculpted fit or size up for ease of movement during swimming.
Shop the Martinique
The Martinique is available now in all five adult colorways at €375, with matching Baby Baiah versions at €95 for daughters age 2 through 8.
Sojourn Collection colorways are restocked seasonally; Ancora colorways are limited to current production.
