Frescobol Carioca
O Sol Dancing Sun Swim Trunk
Men's O Sol Dancing Sun swim trunks from the Frescobol Carioca collection feature a quick-dry woven fabric made from recycled fibers, with a hand-drawn blue sun-inspired print on a white base. Designed for beach and pool wear, they include a drawcord-adjustable elastic waist, side slit pockets, a piped buttoned back pocket, built-in mesh lining, and a carry pouch. Made in Spain, with an inseam of 4.25 inches (11 cm); the rear view shows a single patch pocket with button closure.
- Material
- Recycled fibres
- Gender
- male
- Style
- resort, casual, activewear
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Size
Specifications
Brazilian-inspired swim trunk with hand-drawn wave print, quick-dry recycled fabric, and practical features for beach or pool.
Quick-dry weave, built-in mesh lining, side and back pockets, drawcord waist, carry pouch.
- Material
- Recycled fibres
- Style
- resort, casual, activewear
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Brazilian Frescobol Carioca collection
- Hand-drawn wave-like print inspired by Roberto Burle Max
- Quick-dry weave made from recycled fibres
- Drawcord-adjustable elastic waist
- Side slit pockets
- Piped buttoned back pocket
- Built-in mesh lining
- Carry pouch included
- Made in Spain
- Inseam length: 4.25 inches (11 cm)
Product Insights
The O Sol Dancing Sun Swim Trunk by Frescobol Carioca ($300 CAD, in stock) carries the brand's signature calçadão wave, a design lineage rooted in 1842 Portuguese calçadas and Roberto Burle Marx's 1970 Copacabana promenade mosaic. The print, part of the SS26 Origens collection, extends a house style inspired by Brazilian modernists like Niemeyer. The tradeoff: while visually striking, the trunk requires rinsing after pool or ocean use with no guarantee of long-term durability.
- Print heritage
Print reproduces Burle Marx's 1970 Copacabana promenade mosaic.
Why this is supported
It is a modern twist on a traditional Portuguese design called calçadas, started in 1842 when commander Eusébio Furtado ordered the prisoners of Castelo de São Jorge to pave their courtyard in a zig-zag pattern.
neh.govThe four-kilometer-long promenade at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro appears to undulate, like the nearby ocean, in a wavy mosaic pattern that alternates black basalt with white limestone.
neh.govThe source confirms the promenade was designed by Burle Marx in 1970.
- Signature pattern
Brand's signature calçadão wave, used for over a decade, is rooted in Brazilian modernism.
Why this is supported
For over a decade, FRESCOBOL CARIOCA has woven the calçadão’s iconic wave into printed apparel, swimwear and accessories.
frescobolcarioca.comThis season, the wave takes on a fresh, contemporary jeitinho Carioca with bespoke prints - Listra, Sol, Espiral, and Duo Cabana
frescobolcarioca.comthe strong lines and playful curves featured on Frescobol Carioca's printed swim shorts call to mind the modernist work of seminal Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and his mid-century counterpart Roberto Burle Marx, who designed Rio’s iconic calçadão
opumo.comThus the O Sol print continues the brand's decade-long design heritage while connecting it to Brazilian modernist architecture.
- Design heritage
Print reproduces Roberto Burle Marx's 1970 Copacabana promenade mosaic.
Why this is supported
The O Sol trunk's wave print reproduces Roberto Burle Marx's 1970 Copacabana promenade mosaic. As the neh.gov notes, the promenade was
designed, in 1970, by Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx
neh.gov, and it is
a modern twist on a traditional Portuguese design called calçadas, started in 1842
neh.gov. Frescobol Carioca has built its printed apparel around this wave motif for over a decade:
For over a decade, FRESCOBOL CARIOCA has woven the calçadão’s iconic wave into printed apparel, swimwear and accessories.
frescobolcarioca.comThe O Sol print is from the SS26 Origens collection, where
the wave takes on a fresh, contemporary jeitinho Carioca with bespoke prints - Listra, Sol, Espiral, and Duo Cabana
frescobolcarioca.com. Opumo draws the architectural parallel:
the strong lines and playful curves featured on Frescobol Carioca's printed swim shorts call to mind the modernist work of seminal Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and his mid-century counterpart Roberto Burle Marx
opumo.com- Design lineage
The wave print descends from 1842 Portuguese calçadas and Burle Marx's 1970 Copacabana promenade.
Why this is supported
The undulating pattern traces back to a Portuguese paving tradition from 1842,
It is a modern twist on a traditional Portuguese design called calçadas, started in 1842
neh.gov, and was later adapted for the Copacabana promenade in 1970.
The now iconic Copacabana promenade was designed, in 1970, by Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx
neh.govThis trunk directly reproduces that
four-kilometer-long promenade at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro appears to undulate, like the nearby ocean, in a wavy mosaic pattern
neh.govon fabric.
- Brand aesthetic
This trunk extends the brand's house style inspired by Brazilian modernists Niemeyer and Burle Marx.
Why this is supported
Frescobol Carioca's printed swim shorts consistently draw on the modernist works of Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx.
the strong lines and playful curves featured on Frescobol Carioca's printed swim shorts call to mind the modernist work of seminal Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and his mid-century counterpart Roberto Burle Marx, who designed Rio’s iconic calçadão
opumo.comThe O Sol trunk continues this design language.
- Collection context
The O Sol print is part of the SS26 Origens collection, which reimagines the wave with four exclusive prints.
Why this is supported
The O Sol print is one of four new wave patterns in the SS26 Origens collection.
This season, the wave takes on a fresh, contemporary jeitinho Carioca with bespoke prints - Listra, Sol, Espiral, and Duo Cabana
frescobolcarioca.comThis set marks a deliberate evolution of the brand's long-running wave motif.
- Chlorine/saltwater resistance
Rinse after pool/ocean use; no long-term durability guarantee.
Why this is supported
In the Q&A, the brand recommends
For best results, rinse with fresh water after use.
Are the trunks chlorine- and saltwater-resistant? How does the quick-dry fabric hold up against frequent use in pools or the ocean?but also adds,
we cannot guarantee long-term durability.
Are the trunks chlorine- and saltwater-resistant? How does the quick-dry fabric hold up against frequent use in pools or the ocean?The quick-dry weave aids the rinse and prevents residue buildup, consistent with standard synthetic fabric care.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Men's swim trunks shown on a model from waist to mid-thigh; white fabric with an all-over blue radial starburst pattern, elastic waist with a centered drawstring tied in a bow.
- Overall silhouetteMid-rise swim trunks visible from just below the navel to mid-thigh; straight leg openings with a relaxed cut.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.76 · h 0.45 (high) - Base fabric and finishSmooth, lightweight woven fabric with a matte finish and minimal visible texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - All-over patternRepeating radial starburst or sun motif formed by eight wavy rays meeting at a small circular center, printed in medium blue across the white background.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Waistband constructionElasticized waistband with visible gathered fabric and a stitched casing at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.50 · w 0.56 · h 0.08 (high) - Drawstring detailFlat braided white drawstring emerging from two front eyelets and tied in a single bow at the center front; cord ends plain and not capped with visible metal or plastic.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Side seam pocket openingSubtle vertical pocket opening visible at the right side seam (viewer left) blending into the pattern.Partial
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (medium) - Pattern alignmentPattern repeats across seams and continues across the front panels without a distinct central logo or panel interruption.
Other
Studio shot of a shirtless male model against a plain light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow; image cropped above the shoulders and just below mid-thigh.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal view of a standing male model cropped at the neck and mid-thigh, trunks centered in the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray studio background with soft shadows on the model's left side indicating a diffuse key light.
- Model poseModel's left hand rests near the abdomen while the right arm hangs down; torso turned slightly to the model's right.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.10 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high)
Colors
white· shorts basemedium blue· printed motifoff-white· drawstring- Overall silhouetteMid-rise swim trunks visible from just below the navel to mid-thigh; straight leg openings with a relaxed cut.
- 02
Product
Rear view of swim trunks on a model showing an elastic waistband, allover blue radial wavy-star pattern on a white background, and a single right-side back patch pocket with a button.
- WaistbandElastic gathered waistband in the same printed fabric as the trunk body; visible horizontal gathering across the back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.76 · h 0.08 (high) - Back pocketSingle rectangular patch pocket on the right rear of the trunks with a visible circular white button closure sewn through the pocket flap area.
1 region
x 0.65 · y 0.70 · w 0.17 · h 0.12 (high) - Allover patternRepeating radial motif composed of a central dot with multiple wavy spokes forming a star-like or sun-like shape, printed in medium blue across the white fabric.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high) - Cut and lengthMid-thigh length swim trunk silhouette with a relaxed straight hem visible across both legs.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.32 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth woven fabric with a flat finish and no visible texture or nap in this view.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-facing product shot on a model against a plain light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; model cropped at upper neck and lower mid-thigh.
- Shot compositionRear-facing model centered in frame showing torso and legs down to mid-thigh; head cropped so only the back of the neck and partial left profile are visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop with no visible props or patterns.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadows and a slight shadow under the waistband area on the lower back.
Colors
white· trunk base#F2F1F2medium blue· printed motif- WaistbandElastic gathered waistband in the same printed fabric as the trunk body; visible horizontal gathering across the back.