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Burberry and Hunza G Team Up on a British Swimwear Capsule for Summer 2026

Burberry and Hunza G have joined forces on a limited edition swimwear capsule for Summer 2026, bringing together two British brands with a shared commitment to craft, material innovation, and dressing for the elements.

Published: Apr 27, 2026 1:43 PM

By Ifrah Nadeem

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Burberry and Hunza G Team Up on a British Swimwear Capsule for Summer 2026

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Burberry and Hunza G have joined forces on a limited edition swimwear capsule for Summer 2026, bringing together two British brands with a shared commitment to craft, material innovation, and dressing for the elements. The collaboration launched on April 27, 2026, and is available now through both the Burberry and Hunza G websites and in store.

The Fabric at the Heart of It At the core of the capsule is Hunza G‘s proprietary Original Crinkle fabric, a textured, ultra stretch material crafted with over nine million stitches per swimsuit that sculpts, supports, and adapts to the body for a universally flattering fit.

Hunza G was originally founded in London in 1984 by Peter Meadows, who patented the Original Crinkle™ fabrication, before being relaunched in 2015 by Georgiana Huddart as co-founder and creative director, restoring the brand to cultural relevance.

The fabric has since become one of the most recognized in swimwear, worn by figures including Julia Roberts and Whitney Houston.

The Silhouettes and the Palette The capsule reimagines four of Hunza G‘s signature silhouettes, the Faye, Tyler, Domino, and Devyn, rendered in a refined palette of black, white, metallic cocoa, and red, with Burberry check trim detailing running throughout…

Burberry and Hunza G Team Up on a British Swimwear Capsule for Summer 2026

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