About Us
While living in Southern California, Robert Joseph earned a Master's degree in Fashion and Textiles. He currently teaches courses in fashion design, fitting and pattern making with an emphasis in knit fabrications.
Robert began his swimwear line in the Bay Area where he was attending school previously. Robert became fascinated with men’s swimwear during a photography project for one of his art classes. It was during that project that Robert Joseph Swimwear was launched.
Fashion has been Robert’s whole life. He began sewing at the age of five and drew his first design at the age of 7. Since then, the world has been his muse and art, life and music has been his inspiration. By the young age of 20 Robert had already mastered the art of dressmaking and was well on his way to becoming a formidable tailor and couturier. By the time he was 25 he was a business owner and one of the most well respected tailors in his community.
Five years later Robert needed a change of pace from his usual, sometimes monotonous daily routine and moved to San Francisco. In San Francisco Robert found an abundant community of independent designers. Robert was excited and exhilarated by the new competition. Robert fell in love with design all over again! It was in San Francisco that Robert decided it would be a good idea to go back to school to finish a Fashion Design degree. Eventually graduating from the College of Alameda with honors. Wanting to continue his education, Robert relocated to Los Angeles, where he is also expanding his swimwear business.
Robert is a huge music fan and a regular at local museums and art galleries. A classically trained musician himself, he’s often listening to music while creating new styles.
Robert began his swimwear line in the Bay Area where he was attending school previously. Robert became fascinated with men’s swimwear during a photography project for one of his art classes. It was during that project that Robert Joseph Swimwear was launched.
Fashion has been Robert’s whole life. He began sewing at the age of five and drew his first design at the age of 7. Since then, the world has been his muse and art, life and music has been his inspiration. By the young age of 20 Robert had already mastered the art of dressmaking and was well on his way to becoming a formidable tailor and couturier. By the time he was 25 he was a business owner and one of the most well respected tailors in his community.
Five years later Robert needed a change of pace from his usual, sometimes monotonous daily routine and moved to San Francisco. In San Francisco Robert found an abundant community of independent designers. Robert was excited and exhilarated by the new competition. Robert fell in love with design all over again! It was in San Francisco that Robert decided it would be a good idea to go back to school to finish a Fashion Design degree. Eventually graduating from the College of Alameda with honors. Wanting to continue his education, Robert relocated to Los Angeles, where he is also expanding his swimwear business.
Robert is a huge music fan and a regular at local museums and art galleries. A classically trained musician himself, he’s often listening to music while creating new styles.