Frescobol Carioca is a London-based luxury resort and swimwear brand founded in 2009 by Harry Brantly and Max Leese, two friends with Brazilian roots who built the label around the beach culture of Rio de Janeiro. The brand takes its name from frescobol, the paddle-ball game played on Brazilian beaches.
The house is best known for tailored men's swim shorts featuring prints inspired by Brazilian modernist design, including patterns drawn from the pavements of Ipanema and Copacabana. Collections extend to linen shirting and trousers, knitted polos, T-shirts, towels, and accessories, forming a complete resort wardrobe. The brand also produces handcrafted wooden frescobol beach bat sets, a signature product referencing its namesake game. A womenswear line and collaborations with luxury hotels and resorts have broadened the offering.
Frescobol Carioca is headquartered in London and operates boutiques in locations including London and seasonal resort destinations, alongside its e-commerce platform. Its products are stocked by luxury retailers and five-star resorts worldwide, positioning the brand in the upper tier of men's resortwear.