Media

“Nicole Kidman dazzles in a swimsuit from Queensland label UNE PIECE on Nine Perfect Strangers.

The Australian screen star slipped into the striking white one-piece for a scene in the global series Nine Perfect Strangers – Hulu’s much-awaited take on Liane Moriarty’s novel of the same name – with the look also appearing in the trailer.”
The Courier Mail by Amy Price
“The swimsuit everyone is after – 500 names on the waitlist and it has already sold out!”
Elle Italy by Di Elena Gandini
“A sleek, zip-front design made from protection-factor-50 fabric – it drew a waitlist of 500 people before it had even launched.”
Grazia
“Even before the website went live, (Carly) Brown had a waitlist of 500 people eager to buy UNE PIECE’s very first product. Once the site launched, UNE PIECE sold out of its signature piece within a week.”
Forbes by Karin Eldor
“Meet summer 2017’s most coveted piece of swim kit – the Original Sexie Rashie, a swimsuit and sleeved UV vest rolled into one.”
The Times by Bridget Harrison
“Carly Brown debuted her swimwear label UNE PIECE just three months ago. Her designs drew a waitlist of more than 500 women ahead of the official online launch, and sold out within the first week of sales.”
HuffPost by Leigh Campbell
“The rashie gets a VERY sexy makeover: a contouring swimsuit with SPF 50 becomes this summer’s must-have as the designer caters to women looking to turn heads on the beach.”
Daily Mail by Bianca London
“The ULTIMATE pair of leggings: these new ‘hybrid’ tights are built for working out and SWIMMING – all while shielding skin from the sun. They’re practical for both the ocean and the pool, plus squat-proof and ideal for going from beach to barre class. There’s also a pretty palm-print version that’s both on-trend and eco-friendly, made from recyclable materials.”
Daily Mail by Sophie Haslett
“The classic pieces are selling out fast and the site has only been live for a week.”
Daily Mail by Tanya Li and Sinead Maclaughlin
“Designing a rashie that women genuinely feel sexy in might sound impossible, but going by the waitlist of 500-plus women who signed up to buy one before they even went on sale, she’s nailed it.”
news.com.au by Simone Mitchell
“She’s generated so much buzz around her brand that overseas customers have come calling, and she’s branching out into even more styles.”
news.com.au by Jacinda Tutty
“The UNE PIECE went through 11 design iterations before the team were completely satisfied with it… It suits so many different shapes… pieces come in sizes 6 to 16.”
The Daily Telegraph by Simone Mitchell
“It’s the swimsuit with a 500-strong waiting list, and now Brisbane-based label UNE PIECE is taking its world’s sexiest rashie international.”
The Daily Telegraph
“Launching UNE PIECE in 2016, Carly Brown has led the way in the sun-conscious space. In 2019 she went on to start a second business for her sun-aware customers – La Beach, a self-tanning brand you’ll want in your life.”
Marie Claire by Grace Back
“‘The style is taking off for two reasons: the obvious one is its great sun protection, and the second is that it’s super flattering,’ says Marie Claire fashion director Jana Pokorny. ‘We’ve seen plenty of rashie vest two-pieces, but a one-piece makes more of a fashion statement.’”
Marie Claire by Anna McClelland
“Thought a rash shirt couldn’t be stylish? Brisbane-based designer Carly Brown is set on proving you wrong with her new label UNE PIECE and its debut style, ‘the original sexy rashie.’ And going by the growing waitlist, she’s pulled it off.”
Marie Claire Fashion by Hayley O’Neill
“The undisputed queen of long-sleeve rashie swimmers has to be Aussie brand UNE PIECE, famous for creating the ‘Sexie Rashie’ – though there are SO MANY OPTIONS out there for rash vests, tops and one-pieces across all price points.”
Mamamia by Amy Clark
“Covering up from the sun while still feeling sexy has always been tough. The UNE PIECE lets women protect their back and shoulders, and pick the level of sun coverage across their chest.”
Mamamia by Kahla Preston
“Made from UPF50+ fabric, each stylish one-piece is actually constructed from 28 separate pieces of fabric.”
Collective Hub by Nicole Webb
“More than 500 women joined the waitlist to be first to get their hands on one. When the website launched, the in-demand one-pieces sold out within a week… That’s how you launch a brand.”
Business Chicks by Nicky Champ
“Australian brand UNE PIECE has built an incredibly flattering hybrid of a one-piece and a rash guard that you’ll want to get your hands on ASAP.”
Who What Wear by Erin Fitzpatrick
“The Brisbane-based designer has launched UNE PIECE and hit the nail on the head. The gorgeous swimmers have been dubbed the sexy rashie, and there’s already a waiting list of over 500 women wanting one.”
97.3FM by Amy Taeuber
“It ticks all three S’s. Sun-safe, sexy and shape-defining.”
Body + Soul by Simone Mitchell
“The secret to ultimate swimwear success.”
Look by Bridie Wilkins
“The shape-defining quality is one of the things that sets this swimsuit apart. There are 28 pieces to the UNE PIECE, which makes it ‘incredibly contouring’ on the body.”
Herald Sun by Simone Mitchell
“The brand fits every size from 6 to 16 and comes in a range of colours in premium SPF50+ fabric.”
Herald Sun
“A chic and practical one-piece that gives women the confidence to feel great by the water – tick, tick, done… And it’s spot-on for sun protection too.”
Bellamumma
“Women have flocked to snap up UNE PIECE’s line of sun-safe swimwear.”
Gold Coast Bulletin
“There’s often a double standard around mothers and sun-safe swimwear… the struggle many a mum has faced wrestling a reluctant child into a long-sleeved rashie on the beach… may soon be behind us, thanks to Carly Brown.”
NT News by Simone Mitchell
“UNE PIECE has been called ‘the original sexy rashie,’ and one look at the photos of it on the brand’s website makes it easy to see why.”
Scoopla by Lauren Payne