
Frescobol Carioca
Listra Chocolate Wave Pattern Swim Trunk
The Listra Chocolate Wave Pattern Swim Trunk from Frescobol Carioca is a men's swim trunk in the brand's Carioca collection, featuring a hand-drawn chocolate-brown wave print inspired by the modern landscape designs of the creator of Rio de Janeiro's iconic promenade. The trunk is made from a quick-dry recycled-fibre weave, with a drawcord-adjustable elastic waist, side slit pockets, a piped buttoned back pocket, built-in mesh lining, drainage grommets, and a straight hem; it also comes with a carry pouch and is produced in Portugal. It has a 4.25-inch (11 cm) inseam and is suited for swimming, poolside, or beach wear, with Reddit users recommending the brand for quality patterned swim trunks.
- Color
- Chocolate
- Material
- Recycled fibres
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Size
Specifications
Hand-drawn wave print swim trunks made from recycled quick-dry fabric with adjustable waist and built-in lining.
Quick-dry recycled fabric, drawcord waist, side pockets, buttoned back pocket, mesh lining, carry pouch.
- Color
- Chocolate · brown
- Material
- Recycled fibres
- Style
- casual, sporty
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Brazilian Frescobol Carioca collection
- Hand-drawn print inspired by landscape architect Roberto Burle Max
- Quick-dry weave made from recycled fibres
- Drawcord-adjustable elastic waist
- Side slit pockets
- Piped buttoned back pocket
- Built-in mesh lining
- Carry pouch included
- Made in Portugal
- Inseam length: 4.25 inches (11 cm)
Product Insights
The Listra Chocolate Wave Pattern Swim Trunk by Frescobol Carioca is a beach-to-city essential, featuring a hand-drawn wave pattern directly inspired by the Copacabana promenade—a cultural badge of Rio designed by Burle Marx—printed only on the outer shell of 100% recycled polyester, which buyers report withstands chlorine and saltwater and dries quickly for seamless transition from ocean to seaside dining, with a tailored 4.25-inch inseam; the brand, founded by Brazilian ex-financiers, is endorsed by Reddit users and luxury editors for quality, though the product is currently out of stock.
Verified claims
- Pattern provenance
- Wave pattern directly replicates the Copacabana promenade silhouette.
- Cultural authenticity
- The wave motif is a cultural badge of Rio, and the trunks are designed to move from beach to city.
- Durability
- 100% recycled polyester; buyers report it holds up to chlorine and saltwater.
- Print placement
- Wave pattern is printed only on the outer side of the fabric.
- Brand origin
- Founded by Brazilian ex‑financiers after a Frescobol game on a French beach.
- House print
- Listra wave pattern inspired by Copacabana promenade is a cultural badge of Rio.
- Beach-to-city
- Tailored 4.25-inch inseam and quick-dry fabric enable beach-to-city wear
- Print inspiration
- Wave pattern is inspired by Copacabana promenade, linking beach and city visually
- Chlorine resistance
- Buyers report the trunks hold up nicely over multiple seasons of pool and ocean use.
- Print application
- Pattern printed on outer shell only; mesh lining is unprinted.
- Design philosophy
- The hand-drawn Listra wave is the brand's signature print, inspired by Burle Marx's Copacabana promenade and designed for beach-to-city wear.
- Signature pattern
- Listra wave pattern is Frescobol Carioca's signature house print from Copacabana.
- Lifestyle integration
- Wave pattern trunks transition from swimming to seaside dining.
- Performance
- Buyers report the recycled trunks hold up over seasons and dry quickly for city wear.
- Design heritage
- Listra wave print directly reproduces Burle Marx's Copacabana promenade, a UNESCO site.
- Lifestyle versatility
- 4.25-inch inseam and quick-dry fabric enable seamless transition from ocean to city.
- Brand name meaning
- The Frescobol name references a Brazilian paddle game invented in 1945, which the founders played before founding the label.
Product record
- Title
- Listra Chocolate Wave Pattern Swim Trunk
- Brand
- Frescobol Carioca
- Price
- 375 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A pair of dark brown patterned swim trunks worn by a model, shown front-facing with an elastic waistband and drawstring bow; fabric has a repeating vertical wavy two-tone pattern and metal aglets are visible on the drawstring.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy swim trunk silhouette visible from front with a straight hem that falls to approximately mid-thigh on the model.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.32 (high) - WaistbandElastic gathered waistband in the same brown fabric, with a visible channel and slight puckering where elastic sits.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.58 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high) - Drawstring and agletsBraided drawstring tied in a bow at the center front with metal cylindrical aglets at the free ends.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.64 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - Surface patternRepeating vertical wavy pattern across the entire visible trunk surface, with alternating slightly darker and lighter brown waves creating a subtle two-tone effect.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Left side pocket openingSubtle pocket opening visible along the left hip seam, appearing as a slight seam interruption in the pattern.Partial
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing a model wearing the trunks with a white open shirt and an off-white canvas tote; plain light gray studio background and soft even lighting produce minimal shadows.
- Model stylingMale model wearing the swim trunks with an unbuttoned short-sleeve white shirt and carrying an off-white canvas tote on his right shoulder; tote overlaps the right side of the trunks.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.64 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft, diffused studio lighting producing gentle shadows primarily beneath the model and slight shadowing on the left side of the body.
- Shot framingThree-quarter portrait crop showing the model from slightly above the knees to the top of the head, centered in the frame.
- Tote bag materialOff-white canvas tote with visible strap and soft creasing where the model holds it; tote hangs over the front-right of the trunks.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.48 (high) - Image qualitySharp, high-resolution image with clear texture and pattern detail on the trunks and visible skin texture on the model; no motion blur.
Colors
chocolate brown (two-tone wavy)· swim trunk fabric#4A2D25warm tan brown· drawstring#533A34- Overall silhouetteBoxy swim trunk silhouette visible from front with a straight hem that falls to approximately mid-thigh on the model.
- 02

Product
Men's swim trunks shown on a model from upper hips to mid-thigh with visible elastic waistband, braided drawstring with metal aglets, and all-over wavy two-tone brown pattern.
- WaistbandElasticated waistband with visible gathered fabric and a stitched top channel across the waist
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.44 · w 0.62 · h 0.08 (high) - DrawstringBraided round drawstring in a lighter brown tied in a centered bow; ends finished with short cylindrical metal aglets
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.48 · w 0.25 · h 0.14 (high) - All-over patternRepeating vertical wavy pattern in two browns creating an undulating stripe effect across the visible front and sides
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.53 · w 0.70 · h 0.43 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth fabric with a subtle sheen consistent across the trunk surface
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.53 · w 0.70 · h 0.43 (medium) - Side pocketsSlight diagonal pocket openings visible at left and right front side seams
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.57 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.57 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Center front seamSingle stitched center front seam running from waist toward crotch area
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.52 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (high) - Hem detailStraight hem at leg openings with visible topstitching
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.85 · w 0.68 · h 0.09 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped from upper chest to mid-thigh on a model against a plain light gray background with soft even lighting.
- Model crop and poseFrontal view cropped at upper torso and mid-thigh showing model standing with right hand relaxed at side
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.98 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows
- Reflections and shadowingSoft shadowing on model and gentle highlights on fabric indicating even studio illumination
Colors
dark chocolate brown· main fabric - darker wave#3B231Dmedium brown· main fabric - lighter wave#64433B- WaistbandElasticated waistband with visible gathered fabric and a stitched top channel across the waist
- 03

Product
Rear view of a pair of men's swim trunks on a model showing an elastic waistband, back center seam, two metal drainage grommets, a right-side welt back pocket with flap and visible wave pattern on the fabric.
- View and fitRear-facing view of trunks worn on a model, waistband sits at natural waist, shorts extend to upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.62 (high) - Waistband constructionElastic waistband with multiple rows of stitching creating gathered fabric around the top of the trunks.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.12 (high) - Back center seamVertical center back seam running from waistband down through seat to the crotch area.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.28 · w 0.08 · h 0.44 (high) - Drainage grommetsPair of small round metal eyelet/grommet openings located on the back just below the waistband on either side of the center seam.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high) - Back pocket detailSingle welt back pocket on the right side with a horizontal opening and a small circular button or rivet visible near the pocket edge.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.38 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem and stitchingStraight stitched hem at the leg openings with visible topstitch lines parallel to edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.76 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Surface patternAll-over vertical wavy stripe pattern composed of alternating slightly lighter and darker brown wave shapes covering the visible fabric.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing cropped model from mid-back to upper legs against a plain light gray background with soft frontal lighting and minimal shadow.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop with no visible props or environment details.
- Model croppingImage is cropped to show the model from the lower back to upper thighs; arms are partially visible at the edges.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting from the front with soft shadows under the waistband and between legs, minor specular highlights on fabric creases.
Colors
medium chocolate brown· main fabric background#4A2D25dark chocolate brown· wave pattern#2C1A14- View and fitRear-facing view of trunks worn on a model, waistband sits at natural waist, shorts extend to upper thighs.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/ThrowingFitsReddit users briefly recommend Frescobol Carioca as a quality brand for patterned swim trunks.
Only one comment mentions the brand, stating it has great quality without any negative remarks.
Themes
Use Cases
- Casual swimwear with interesting patterns
Compared To
vs Ripa Ripa
Frescobol Carioca is mentioned alongside Ripa Ripa as a brand for interesting patterned swim trunks, with both noted as great quality.
Source Threads
Brief recommendation for Frescobol Carioca
Ripa Ripa and Frescobol Carioca for some interesting patterns. Both great quality.
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