It's no surprise that Ikat, serape, Navajo and other native-inspired motifs are all the rage this spring. From tribal-inspired headpieces in fashion editorials to modern interpretations of traditional patterns in clothing and accessories, the Skye design team did some visual digging before designing our "El Dorado" swim collection. 

On and off the runway we've seen interpretations of Ikat in all its forms from beaded evening-wear to more casual resort collections.

Above: an Ikat blazer is paired with classic black shorts for a chic daytime look by Gucci (left) and Belenciaga tones it down with a loose-fitting, multi-colored Ikat frock (right).  

Both celebrities and fashionistas have been seen wearing tribal-inspired looks. As seen above, actress Ashley Tisdale is spotted in an Ikat maxi dress by All Saints. 

Above: El Dorado, Skye swimwear's 2012 collection inspired by serape and Ikat motifs.

What could be more fun than a beachside getaway? Pack your flip-flops and sunscreen, and throw on a wide-brimmed hat for some much needed relief. 

We've put together some of our favorite beach essentials in a look that's ready for lazing in the sand or collecting seashells.

Drawing on the greens and aquas of the ocean's clear waters, the Skye Skinz collection takes this year's favorite animal print – snakeskin – to swimwear. 

Pair Skinz with a light, sandy neutral, like starfish or sand dollar, and add some pop with coral accents and accessories.

To find out where you can purchase the Skye Skinz collection swimsuits, use our Store Locator.

With the introduction of our latest prints from Skye, we're seeing a big return to simple classics this year. And what could be more timelessly stylish than simple stripes?

Above: Moschino large stripes on the runway (left) and Jeffrey Campbell striped Lita platforms (right)

Headlining recent runway collections from Prada, Moschino, and Sonia Rykiel, strong, streamlined stripes pack as much of a punch today as they did decades ago, when Coco Chanel and Audrey Hepburn adopted this flattering print.

Above: Sonia Rykiel colorful stripes at Paris Fashion Week

Crisp and clean, yet bold and playful, our new brightly striped print collection, Luxe adds fresh color to this nautical-inspired motif.

Above: Skye Swimwear Luxe in black

Showcasing some of the season's hottest colors, like Seafoam and Flamingo, you'll find Luxe a bright alternative to navy and red, though you can of course get this look in classic black and white.

Either way, these simple striped suits are a bold and striking way to wear this ultra flattering and of-the-moment trend.

Resort season is upon us, and what better way to outfit yourself for that classic getaway than with a timeless vacation wardrobe based on the ultimate in simple sophistication – black.

Whether it's yachting, lounging by the bay, or shopping the local markets, nothing beats the one color that has spelt effortless refinement for as long as we can remember.

Above: Dorothy Dandridge yaghting in a long black dress

This look was the basis for Grace Kelly's iconic vacation wardrobe in the 1955 classic heist film 'To Catch a Thief,' where Princess Grace accessorized a solid black swimsuit and cover-up with a wide-brimmed hat, and cat-eye sunglasses.

Above: Grace Kelly in studio (left) and on location (right) for To Catch a Thief

And the classic black swimsuit graced yet another memorable beach scene of filmdom for Deborah Kerr's steamy tryst with Burt Lancaster in 1953's 'From Here to Eternity.'

Above: Deborah Kerr in From Here to Eternity

The simplicity of this quintessentially haute aesthetic is just one of many in Skye's collection of So Soft Solids, a line of styles and cuts in signature solid colors.

And that same timeless chic is the inspiration for other Skye resort essentials, like the Taylor Cover Up, with its charming mediterranean influences, or the posh Muse Cover up.

Above: Skye Swimwear Taylor kimono-style coverup in classic black

So whatever your destination this resort season, capture the everlasting panache of cinema legends and bon-vivants all in black – because high style has never been so simple.

Above: Skye Swimwear Muse coverup in classic black