Jun 5, 2026 – 11.59amRetro beachwear label Okanui has ridden a significant growth wave, winning over young fans with its hibiscus-patterned board shorts and bikinis that were a hit in the 1980s, as other retailers tread water amid weak consumer confidence.The 48-year-old Sydney brand that counts actor Hugh Jackman, former surfing world champion Layne Beachley and a raft of social media influencers as fans is now looking to crack the United States market.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles