Report Code: CMI68299

Category: Consumer Goods

Report Snapshot

CAGR: 5.79%
25.73B
2024
25.98B
2025
45.19B
2034

Source: CMI

Study Period: 2025-2034
Fastest Growing Market: Asia Pacific
Largest Market: North America

Major Players

  • Ralph Lauren Corporation
  • Tommy Bahama (Oxford Industries Inc.)
  • Lilly Pulitzer
  • Summer House
  • Others

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Reports Description

Global Resort Wear Market was valued at USD 25.98 Billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 45.19 Billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 5.79% during the forecast period 2025 – 2034.

The global resort wear market covers garments and accessories that are made for leisure and vacation environments such as vacation resorts, cruise voyages, and tropical locations. It features swimwear, cover-ups, sundresses, kaftans, shorts, linen shirts, sandals, and hats for men and women.

The market grows through luxury brands, designer collections, and sustainable fashion, driven by rising disposable income, increasing travel and tourism, and changing fashion trends. Major distribution channels comprise internet retailers, department stores, and specialty shops. The market trends are driven by seasonal demand, regional preferences, and innovations in fabrics, resulting in an increase of premium and eco-friendly resort wear among consumers.

Resort Wear Market Growth Factors

Surging Global Tourism Drives Resort Wear Demand

The boom in worldwide travel has significantly boosted demand for resort wear. With travel restrictions starting to snap, travel is on many a vacation list, and travellers are searching for apparel to reflect a destination vibe. Overseas arrivals worldwide were on a solid rebound in 2023, per industry reports, coming close to rates of the pre-pandemic world.

All that means is that luxury resorts and beach and tropical getaways have done particularly well. With an increasing number of traveller’s heading to exclusive resort destinations in the Maldives, Bali, and the Caribbean, the demand for stylish, comfortable, and climate-appropriate resort wear is on the rise.

The boom in the summer wardrobe demand is also fuelled by the emergence of social media influencers showcasing their vacation outfits, which in turn encourages consumers to seek out the same outfits. A lot of big fashion brands have recognized this situation and are capitalizing on it by doing dedicated resort collections to make life easier for vacationers who want something casual but not unremarkable.

The growth of cruise tourism has been an important factor behind the demand for multi-functional resort wear, as traveller’s want their clothing to take them from day to night. With global tourism on the rise, the resort wear market is likely to grow even more as brands create designs to marry style with travel-friendly practicality.

Experiential Luxury Strengthens Resort Wear Appeal

Luxury transcended products to become immersive experiences, a trend that has driven so much of the growth in resort wear. Modern-day consumers look for not only high-quality clothing but also the lifestyle and exclusivity that only premium fashion brands can provide. To satisfy that demand, luxury brands are developing experiential events in top vacation hot spots.

Top-tier brands hold exclusive summer pop-ups, influencer meetups, and resort-based fashion events where limited-edition resort wear is on display. This sells, as this is something consumers aspire to; once again, the aspirational lifestyle.

Haute couture brands have partnered with exclusive beach clubs and resorts that are becoming experience-driven destinations in their own right and a magnet for rich tourists. The move toward experiential luxury is also visible in the growing preference for personalized resort wear that allows consumers to design outfits that fit their vacation aesthetics.

Also, the increasing popularity of curated travel wardrobes in which luxury brands offer pre-styled resort looks strengthens the link between travel and fashion. Luxury brands are increasingly adopting experiential marketing strategies, and resort wear has become central to the aspirational vacation lifestyle targeting high-spending, exclusivity-driven consumers.

Sustainability Shapes Resort Wear Choices

The resort wear industry has evolved to encompass sustainability, with eco-conscious resort wear sought after by consumers. As consumers grow increasingly cognizant of the environmental impact of fast fashion, brands are moving toward ethical sourcing, biodegradable fabrics, and responsible manufacturing practices.

Consumers are making sustainable choices in their resort wear, opting for brands that produce styles from organic cotton, recycled polyester, and plant-based dyes. The shift has been fueled not only by environmental worries but also by growing regulations around how sustainable fashion production can get.

A handful of brands, however, are already implementing circular fashion models that allow old garments to be recycled or repurposed. The movement toward slow fashion, whose practitioners have less interest in spotting trends that will be worn for a single season (or, worse, a single party) and more need for clothes that last, has also been reflected in resort wear, where the emphasis is on longevity of both fit and style.

As a result, eco-minded travelers are focusing on sustainable fashion choices when they pack for vacations, making resort wear brands with sustainability credentials even more appealing. Many luxury labels have created limited-edition eco-resort collections that lend themselves to artisanal techniques and/or locally sourced materials to champion ethical fashion.

As sustainability continues to gain traction, we anticipate that the resort wear market will start to see continuous innovation regarding green fashion solutions, ensuring that style does not need to come at the expense of the environment.

Economic Uncertainty Impacts Resort Wear Spending

While growing robustly, the resort wear market also faces hurdles from economic uncertainties. Consumer spending on non-essential items such as resort fashion is significantly influenced by inflation, exchange rate fluctuations, and global financial instability.

During recessions, consumers generally pull back on discretionary spending, which lowers demand for luxury vacation clothing. High-end labels are most likely to face a squeeze as consumers trade up to what they need most rather than spend on expensive clothing. At the same time, rising travel costs are cutting back on the number of vacations taken, reducing the necessity for resort-specific wardrobes.

Mid-tier and fast fashion resort wear brands can be especially vulnerable and are grappling with sales volatility during downturns, although brands seeking high-net-worth individuals are less affected. To combat that, certain brands are rolling out cheap, multipurpose resorts that can be worn beyond vacation.

They also use promotional discounts, flexible payment plans, and loyalty programs to drive spending. Resort wear continues to be a long-term demand, but financial undefined mandates that brands practice adaptive planning to ensure consumers prioritize stylish vacation outfits in the face of a fluctuating economy.

Seasonal Demand Challenges Resort Wear Brands

The resort wear market is incredibly seasonal, making it difficult for brands to keep sales up year-round, another factor that some suspect is stunting growth. Demand for resort wear is at its peak during vacation seasons, especially in summer and around major holidays when traveller’s head to beach destinations.

The answer to this problem is that sales during off-season periods are not as high as other periods of the year, causing stock inventory management and losses. This seasonality of demand can make it challenging for brands to maintain profitability throughout the year.

To respond to this predicament, numerous fashion houses are augmenting their resort wear lines with pieces designed to carry over to life beyond the holiday. Dizzying resort-wear pieces, frilly dresses, puffy linen shirts, and tailored clothes sets are being marketed for their wearability, as something you can reach for in the morning, not just throw on after spending a long haul 10 hours in the air.

Some brands have also embraced a see-now, buy-now model, launching resort collections at a variety of points in the year rather than confining them to a traditional seasonal release. Targeting consumers in tropical regions where resort wear is relevant year-round is also now a key strategy.

While seasonal demand creates challenges for brands, those that can innovate around multi-functional designs and ensure a flexible launch strategy will be able to seize opportunities for sustained growth.

Retro Fashion Makes a Comeback in Resort Wear

Retro styles are having a huge holiday resurgence, with designers looking through a back catalogue of decades for inspiration for resort wear trends. Oversized collars, high-waisted swimwear, and vintage prints are returning to fashion, a combination of nostalgia and contemporary attitude.

Embarking on true classic sophistication and contemporary splendour, this generation of turns is winning consumer hearts. Fashion brands are seizing on this retro revival by bringing back styles from the ‘60s and ‘70s, like bold geometric prints and structured silhouettes. Pop culture, from period dramas to social media, has also helped to popularize vintage resort wear.

Luxury brands have capitalized on this by releasing limited edition collections of retro pieces, fuelling consumer demand. Nostalgic fashion’s popularity isn’t purely aesthetic, as many consumers’ bridge vintage aesthetics with high-quality craftsmanship and longevity. With retro fashion currently all the rage, resort pieces will also continue to embrace vintage-inspired silhouettes while also melding nostalgic eras with today’s trends for chic holiday attire.

Resort Wear Market Segmentation Analysis

Based on product type, the resort wear market is segmented by clothing, footwear, and accessories. The clothing segment holds the largest share of the resort wear market, as it is a necessary part of the wardrobe to be worn on vacation. Clothing, from dresses to swimwear, cover-ups, kaftans, and linen shirts, is the principal building block of resort wear and a core purchase for travelers.

As a result, unlike footwear or accessories, which are used and worn over a longer period, consumers tend to buy several looks for just one vacation setting. The space is also aided by the mass signing of premium and luxury brands with exclusive seasonal collections that lure affluent shoppers.

The vertical sales of this commodity are also affected by social media queries and celebrity endorsements, which makes consumers keen to imitate their favourite vacation styles. The growth of customization and personalization of monogrammed swimwear to specific destinations drives demand even higher.

Although footwear and accessories such as sandals, sunglasses, and handbags are important contributors, clothing, given its highly-needed demand, as well as growing aspirational demand and frequent (fashion-focused) purchases, continues to generate more revenue than other categories.

Report Scope

Feature of the Report Details
Market Size in 2025 USD 25.98 Billion
Projected Market Size in 2034 USD 45.19 Billion
Market Size in 2024 USD 25.73 Billion
CAGR Growth Rate 5.79% CAGR
Base Year 2024
Forecast Period 2025-2034
Key Segment By Product Type, End-User and Region
Report Coverage Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends
Regional Scope North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America
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Resort Wear Market Regional Analysis

By region, North America held highest market share in 2024 and is expected to keep its dominance during the forecast period. The U.S. held large portion of the resort wear market in the region. States such as Florida, California, Texas, and Hawaii are particularly critical, thanks to their robust tourism industries and favourable weather.

Certainly, Oxford Industries Inc., the owner of the Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer brands, has a high concentration of business in those states. Another regional focus accentuates the role of these markets in leading sales for resort wear brands.

Resort Wear Market Recent Developments

  • In September 2022, The Summer House, an Indian fashion brand, launched its new swimsuit collection, ‘New Swim,’ perfect for Indian consumers and made with ECONYL textile materials. Through this new collection the company is aiming to strengthen its product portfolio.
  • In December 2021 – Petty-boil, a U.S.-based resort wear company, launched a range of new swimwear collections, named ‘The Cheeky Collection’ manufactured with high-quality materials.

List of the prominent players in the Resort Wear Market:

  • Ralph Lauren Corporation
  • Tommy Bahama (Oxford Industries Inc.)
  • Lilly Pulitzer
  • Summer House
  • Petty Boil
  • Oh Polly
  • Tory Burch LLC
  • Calypso St. Barth
  • Vilebrequin
  • Mara Hoffman
  • Zimmermann
  • Eres (Chanel SA)
  • PatBO
  • Johanna Ortiz
  • Seafolly
  • Others

The Resort Wear Market is segmented as follows:

By Product Type

  • Clothing
  • Footwear
  • Accessories

By End-User

  • Men
  • Women
  • Kids

Regional Coverage:

North America

  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America

Europe

  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • New Zealand
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1. Preface
    • 1.1 Report Description and Scope
    • 1.2 Research scope
    • 1.3 Research methodology
      • 1.3.1 Market Research Type
      • 1.3.2 Market research methodology
  • Chapter 2. Executive Summary
    • 2.1 Global Resort Wear Market, (2025 – 2034) (USD Billion)
    • 2.2 Global Resort Wear Market : snapshot
  • Chapter 3. Global Resort Wear Market – Industry Analysis
    • 3.1 Resort Wear Market: Market Dynamics
    • 3.2 Market Drivers
      • 3.2.1 Surging Global Tourism Drives
      • 3.2.2 Experiential Luxury Strengthens
    • 3.3 Market Restraints
    • 3.4 Market Opportunities
    • 3.5 Market Challenges
    • 3.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    • 3.7 Market Attractiveness Analysis
      • 3.7.1 Market attractiveness analysis By Product Type
      • 3.7.2 Market attractiveness analysis By End-User
  • Chapter 4. Global Resort Wear Market- Competitive Landscape
    • 4.1 Company market share analysis
      • 4.1.1 Global Resort Wear Market: company market share, 2024
    • 4.2 Strategic development
      • 4.2.1 Acquisitions & mergers
      • 4.2.2 New Product launches
      • 4.2.3 Agreements, partnerships, cullaborations, and joint ventures
      • 4.2.4 Research and development and Regional expansion
    • 4.3 Price trend analysis
  • Chapter 5. Global Resort Wear Market – Product Type Analysis
    • 5.1 Global Resort Wear Market overview: By Product Type
      • 5.1.1 Global Resort Wear Market share, By Product Type, 2024 and 2034
    • 5.2 Clothing
      • 5.2.1 Global Resort Wear Market by Clothing, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 5.3 Footwear
      • 5.3.1 Global Resort Wear Market by Footwear, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 5.4 Accessories
      • 5.4.1 Global Resort Wear Market by Accessories, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
  • Chapter 6. Global Resort Wear Market – End-User Analysis
    • 6.1 Global Resort Wear Market overview: By End-User
      • 6.1.1 Global Resort Wear Market share, By End-User, 2024 and 2034
    • 6.2 Men
      • 6.2.1 Global Resort Wear Market by Men, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 6.3 Women
      • 6.3.1 Global Resort Wear Market by Women, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 6.4 Kids
      • 6.4.1 Global Resort Wear Market by Kids, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
  • Chapter 7. Resort Wear Market – Regional Analysis
    • 7.1 Global Resort Wear Market Regional Overview
    • 7.2 Global Resort Wear Market Share, by Region, 2024 & 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.3. North America
      • 7.3.1 North America Resort Wear Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
        • 7.3.1.1 North America Resort Wear Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.4 North America Resort Wear Market, by Product Type, 2025 – 2034
      • 7.4.1 North America Resort Wear Market, by Product Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.5 North America Resort Wear Market, by End-User, 2025 – 2034
      • 7.5.1 North America Resort Wear Market, by End-User, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.6. Europe
      • 7.6.1 Europe Resort Wear Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
        • 7.6.1.1 Europe Resort Wear Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.7 Europe Resort Wear Market, by Product Type, 2025 – 2034
      • 7.7.1 Europe Resort Wear Market, by Product Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.8 Europe Resort Wear Market, by End-User, 2025 – 2034
      • 7.8.1 Europe Resort Wear Market, by End-User, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.9. Asia Pacific
      • 7.9.1 Asia Pacific Resort Wear Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
        • 7.9.1.1 Asia Pacific Resort Wear Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.10 Asia Pacific Resort Wear Market, by Product Type, 2025 – 2034
      • 7.10.1 Asia Pacific Resort Wear Market, by Product Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.11 Asia Pacific Resort Wear Market, by End-User, 2025 – 2034
      • 7.11.1 Asia Pacific Resort Wear Market, by End-User, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.12. Latin America
      • 7.12.1 Latin America Resort Wear Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
        • 7.12.1.1 Latin America Resort Wear Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.13 Latin America Resort Wear Market, by Product Type, 2025 – 2034
      • 7.13.1 Latin America Resort Wear Market, by Product Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.14 Latin America Resort Wear Market, by End-User, 2025 – 2034
      • 7.14.1 Latin America Resort Wear Market, by End-User, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.15. The Middle-East and Africa
      • 7.15.1 The Middle-East and Africa Resort Wear Market, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
        • 7.15.1.1 The Middle-East and Africa Resort Wear Market, by Country, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.16 The Middle-East and Africa Resort Wear Market, by Product Type, 2025 – 2034
      • 7.16.1 The Middle-East and Africa Resort Wear Market, by Product Type, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
    • 7.17 The Middle-East and Africa Resort Wear Market, by End-User, 2025 – 2034
      • 7.17.1 The Middle-East and Africa Resort Wear Market, by End-User, 2025 – 2034 (USD Billion)
  • Chapter 8. Company Profiles
    • 8.1 Ralph Lauren Corporation
      • 8.1.1 Overview
      • 8.1.2 Financials
      • 8.1.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.1.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.1.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.2 Tommy Bahama (Oxford Industries Inc.)
      • 8.2.1 Overview
      • 8.2.2 Financials
      • 8.2.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.2.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.2.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.3 Lilly Pulitzer
      • 8.3.1 Overview
      • 8.3.2 Financials
      • 8.3.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.3.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.3.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.4 Summer House
      • 8.4.1 Overview
      • 8.4.2 Financials
      • 8.4.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.4.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.4.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.5 Petty Boil
      • 8.5.1 Overview
      • 8.5.2 Financials
      • 8.5.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.5.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.5.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.6 Oh Polly
      • 8.6.1 Overview
      • 8.6.2 Financials
      • 8.6.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.6.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.6.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.7 Tory Burch LLC
      • 8.7.1 Overview
      • 8.7.2 Financials
      • 8.7.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.7.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.7.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.8 Calypso St. Barth
      • 8.8.1 Overview
      • 8.8.2 Financials
      • 8.8.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.8.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.8.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.9 Vilebrequin
      • 8.9.1 Overview
      • 8.9.2 Financials
      • 8.9.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.9.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.9.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.10 Mara Hoffman
      • 8.10.1 Overview
      • 8.10.2 Financials
      • 8.10.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.10.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.10.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.11 Zimmermann
      • 8.11.1 Overview
      • 8.11.2 Financials
      • 8.11.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.11.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.11.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.12 Eres (Chanel SA)
      • 8.12.1 Overview
      • 8.12.2 Financials
      • 8.12.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.12.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.12.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.13 PatBO
      • 8.13.1 Overview
      • 8.13.2 Financials
      • 8.13.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.13.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.13.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.14 Johanna Ortiz
      • 8.14.1 Overview
      • 8.14.2 Financials
      • 8.14.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.14.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.14.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.15 Seafolly
      • 8.15.1 Overview
      • 8.15.2 Financials
      • 8.15.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.15.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.15.5 Recent Developments
    • 8.16 Others.
      • 8.16.1 Overview
      • 8.16.2 Financials
      • 8.16.3 Product Portfolio
      • 8.16.4 Business Strategy
      • 8.16.5 Recent Developments
List Of Figures

Figures No 1 to 20

List Of Tables

Tables No 1 to 52

Prominent Player

  • Ralph Lauren Corporation
  • Tommy Bahama (Oxford Industries Inc.)
  • Lilly Pulitzer
  • Summer House
  • Petty Boil
  • Oh Polly
  • Tory Burch LLC
  • Calypso St. Barth
  • Vilebrequin
  • Mara Hoffman
  • Zimmermann
  • Eres (Chanel SA)
  • PatBO
  • Johanna Ortiz
  • Seafolly
  • Others

FAQs

The key factors driving the Market are Surging Global Tourism Drives, Experiential Luxury Strengthens.

The “Clothing” category dominated the market in 2024.

The key players in the market are Ralph Lauren Corporation, Tommy Bahama (Oxford Industries Inc.), Lilly Pulitzer, Summer House, Petty Boil, Oh Polly, Tory Burch LLC, Calypso St. Barth, Vilebrequin, Mara Hoffman, Zimmermann, Eres (Chanel SA), PatBO, Johanna Ortiz, Seafolly, Others.

“North America” is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period.

The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.79% during the forecast period, 2025-2034.

The Resort Wear Market size was valued at USD 25.98 Billion in 2025.

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