The Science Behind the V Line

When we set out to design Macke Swimwear’s new V Line Collection, our focus was clear: to create a suit that feels unique in shape and purposeful by design.

Inspired by the way water naturally moves over the human form, the V Line takes its name from the distinct V-shaped contour on the lower back. While subtle, this shape became a guiding element in how we approached flow, fit, and movement in the water.

Why the V Matters

In swimwear innovation, designers have long explored how shape and structure might influence the way water interacts with the body. The V-line cut was developed with that same curiosity, to follow the body’s natural lines and encourage a sense of flow and alignment in motion.

• Directional flow: The V contour gently guides water down and away from the spine, following a natural hydrodynamic path.
• Support and alignment: The tapered shape offers light compression across the core and hips, supporting a streamlined, balanced feel.
• Smooth fit: By hugging the lower back more precisely, the design aims to reduce any excess fabric, creating a clean silhouette in and out of the water.

In short, the V Line design was inspired by both movement and intention, a balance between fluidity and control.

The Aesthetic Flow

Performance and style should move together, not compete. The V Line’s tapered lower-back design creates a natural focal point that draws the eye inward and upward, producing a sleek, sculpted appearance that flatters the body’s natural lines.

This idea connects with a broader principle seen across both fashion and athletic design - directional lines, especially those that angle inward or downward, often create the visual impression of lift and length. It’s a concept explored in high fashion too, from Stella McCartney’s contouring “Miracle Dress” to the timeless silhouettes of Yves Saint Laurent, who believed “the elegance of a line depends above all on the purity and refinement of its construction.”

The result is a swimsuit that combines functional elegance with visual harmony, a design that feels as confident as it looks.

And when in motion, the way the V shape interacts with light and water adds another dimension, subtle reflections and shifting contours that bring the suit to life. It’s that duality of strength and grace that defines modern performance swimwear.

Where Science Meets Design

The V Line Collection reflects Macke’s belief that the most beautiful designs are born from function. Every contour, seam, and cut exists for a reason, to celebrate movement, shape, and the flow between body and water.