The great Acqualina Resort & Residences, the Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond oceanfront resort in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach, has debuted an exclusive co-branded collection with Back Wellnesswear, the Italian apparel brand offered at luxury hotel spas around the world. Now available at the Acqualina Spa Boutique, the collection establishes Acqualina as Back Wellnesswear’s exclusive Miami partner, with every piece designed uniquely for the resort.
Back Wellnesswear was created on the principle that what we wear closest to the skin should be as pure as the rituals of the spa itself. Each garment is designed and made entirely in Italy, in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bergamo, crafted predominantly from natural fibers selected for their purity and comfort.
The brand has rejected polyester at every level of its production, and has been a Certified B Corporation since 2021. Its collections are found at a rarefied circle of properties worldwide, among them Villa d’Este on Lake Como, The Dolder Grand in Zurich and Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo.
The partnership is a natural one for Acqualina as a luxury resort inspired by the grand villas of the Mediterranean, where Italian artistry has long shaped the guest experience, from the cuisine of Il Mulino New York to the Tuscan botanicals of Seed to Skin at Acqualina Spa. Back Wellnesswear carries that same Italian sensibility, rooted in craftsmanship, natural materials and understated elegance, into every piece of the collection.
The Acqualina edition comprises approximately 20 styles for women and men, drawn principally from Back Wellnesswear’s Performance line. Crafted from 80 percent Supima cotton and 20 percent elastane, the fabric places soft, breathable cotton against the skin while the elastane, woven at its core, lends effortless movement. The result is athleisure that moves from the fitness studio to a morning run along the beach and onto the flight home.
The selection includes high-waist and short leggings, shorts, long- and short-sleeve tees, racer-back tanks, cropped tops, hoodies and high-neck zip jackets, complemented by cashmere ponchos and wraps. Available in a variety of colors, each piece carries Acqualina’s logo in red and gold, while select jackets have “Take me to Acqualina” at the back hem. Pieces range from $115 for signature tees to $450 for cashmere wraps, in sizes XS through XXL.
“Our guests come to Acqualina Spa to restore themselves, and Back Wellnesswear extends that experience beyond the treatment room,” said Lana Labrecque, Director of Spa at Acqualina Resort & Residences. “These are garments made with the same care and intention we bring to every ritual: natural, beautifully crafted and designed to feel sublime on the skin. They are created for Acqualina alone, which makes each piece a genuine keepsake of time spent with us.”
“It is an honor to call Acqualina our home in Miami – a distinguished partner whose pursuit of excellence, timeless elegance and dedication to wellbeing beautifully reflect our own values,” said Filippo Perricone, Founder and Managing Director of Back Wellnesswear.
For guests and residents who return to Acqualina season after season, the collection offers a lasting connection to the resort. Because each design is co-branded and produced exclusively for the property, the collection cannot be found elsewhere.
The 20,000-square-foot, two-story Acqualina Spa features 11 multi-functional treatment rooms and an extravagant Royal Spa Suite for two, multiple saunas, an alluring crystal steam room, an arctic ice fountain, separate women’s and coed relaxation areas, along with the opportunity to enjoy the outdoor terrace complete, with a spa pool, heated jet pool, and Roman waterfall – each set against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.
The resort’s lush grounds feature red couches set on grass and are dotted with signature red umbrellas. A seaside luxury haven located on 4.5 beachfront acres in pristine Sunny Isles Beach, Acqualina Resort features 98 impeccably appointed guest rooms and suites and 188 residences with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, world-class dining including Il Mulino New York, the alfresco Costa Grill, Ke-uH Japanese restaurant and Avra Miami, three oceanfront swimming pools, spacious meeting rooms, and AcquaMarine, an innovative marine biology-based children’s program.
Feature Photo Courtesy of Acqualina Resort & Residences