Patémar “Sama Sama” by Abenk Alter: The Story Behind the Print and Choosing Your Variant

Patémar Sama Sama swim shorts feature exclusive artwork by Jakarta-based artist Abenk Alter, inspired by togetherness and community. Available in Multicolor and Dark Blue, the collection offers two visual interpretations of the artwork, each with its own colour palette.

Six details help explain the collaboration and guide the choice between the two variants:

1. The story: “Sama Sama” explores togetherness, brotherhood, and community.

2. The collaboration: Abenk Alter created the artwork exclusively for Patémar.

3. The variants: Multicolor brings together several vibrant tones, while Dark Blue uses a navy-and-white palette.

4. The artwork placement: Each pair features different sections of the complete composition.

5. The wardrobe pairing: Consider how the colours work with shirts and accessories you already own.

6. The product details: Review the material, construction, measurements, and availability before choosing.

The collection brings the artist's work into Patémar's approach to resort living. Its distinctive print offers a different expression of the brand's tailored swim shorts, while retaining the practical details needed for time by the water.

Note: The artwork may appear differently across individual pairs. Review the available photographs and product details before making your selection.

The Story Behind “Sama Sama”

“Sama Sama” takes its name from the Indonesian expression for togetherness. The collaboration draws on the connection between people and the shared experiences that bring communities together.

1. Togetherness as the Central Theme

Patémar describes the collection through togetherness, brotherhood, and the resilience of human connection.

The idea grew from an artwork Abenk Alter created after Patémar approached him in 2022. Its subject reflects the desire to gather, share experiences, and find a sense of belonging.

2. Community Expressed Through the Artwork

For Abenk Alter, community brings different individuals and experiences into one composition.

His artwork combines expressive colours, figures, and overlapping forms. In Patémar's original collaboration story, the artist describes harmony as something created through different colours, patterns, and backgrounds coming together.

The composition reflects his interpretation of modern community without requiring every individual shape to carry a separate meaning.

Abenk Alter’s Artwork for Patémar

Abenk Alter is a Jakarta-based visual artist and painter whose work brings together vivid colours and symbolic forms. His contribution to Patémar's second Artist Takeover collaboration centres on an original composition created for the collection.

1. An Artwork Created for the Collaboration

The “Sama Sama” artwork was developed exclusively for Patémar, with togetherness as its guiding theme.

Its Artist Takeover designation identifies the creative collaboration. It should not be taken as evidence of numbered garments or a specific production quantity without separate confirmation.

2. From Artwork to a Wearable Design

The artwork becomes part of the swim shorts rather than a small decorative addition.

Faces, hands, lines, and abstract forms extend across the garment, giving the print a character that changes depending on the section being viewed. The result connects Abenk Alter's visual language with Patémar's straight-leg resort silhouette.

Multicolor and Dark Blue: Two Visual Directions

Both variants carry Abenk Alter's artwork, but their palettes create different visual impressions. The choice depends on how much colour and contrast you prefer in your resort wardrobe.

1. Reading the Multicolor Palette

Multicolor combines blue, turquoise, rust-red, green, and pale areas with contrasting illustrated forms.

The colours overlap across faces, hands, and abstract shapes, creating a composition with several focal points. It may appeal to someone who enjoys artwork as the central element of an outfit. Explore the official photographs to view Sama Sama in Multicolor.

2. Reading the Dark Blue Palette

Dark Blue takes a more restrained approach, using a deep navy background with white illustrated figures and lines.

The contrast makes the artwork clearly visible while keeping the palette limited to two dominant colours. It offers a different visual character without removing the collection's distinctive motifs.

You can view Sama Sama in Dark Blue to examine its pattern and silhouette.

Colour may appear slightly different depending on lighting and screen settings. Review several official photographs before choosing.

How the Artwork Appears Across the Shorts

The artwork is not presented as an identical, isolated motif on every pair. Patémar explains that individual swim shorts feature different sections of the complete composition.

1. Look at the Front, Back, and Detail Views

Begin with the front view, then examine the back and close-up photographs. Notice how the figures and lines continue across the legs and around the garment. These views help you understand the composition beyond its most visible section.

2. Understand the Product Photograph as a Reference

Product photographs show the design's colours, scale, and overall character. They should not be treated as a guarantee of identical artwork placement on every pair. If you prefer a particular section of the composition, enquire about the available item before purchasing. Exact placement selection should not be assumed.

Pairing “Sama Sama” with Your Resort Wardrobe

The artwork can remain the focus of the outfit when paired with simple clothing and restrained accessories. Begin with the colours already present in your wardrobe.

1. Pair Multicolor with a Plain Supporting Piece

A white or cream linen shirt provides a quiet background for Multicolor's layered design. A pale blue tee can also complement its cooler tones. Choose simple footwear and allow the artwork to remain visible.

2. Pair Dark Blue with Light or Tonal Colours

Dark Blue works naturally with white, cream, or light grey tops. A navy shirt creates a more tonal direction, while a lighter shirt brings contrast to the composition. Either approach can suit relaxed afternoons by the pool or around the resort.

3. Check the Pairing Against Pieces You Already Own

Before choosing, compare each variant with two shirts you already wear. This gives a clearer sense of how often the swim shorts will fit into your travel wardrobe. For broader styling guidance, explore building a considered resort wardrobe.

Product Details to Check Before Choosing

Beyond the artwork, examine the construction and fit of both variants. These details determine whether the selected pair suits your measurements and intended use.

1. Review Material and Construction

Both product pages list 100% quick-drying recycled polyester, a straight-leg mid-rise silhouette, built-in mesh lining, and custom snap-and-zip fastening. Patémar also describes both designs as handmade in Bali with a sartorial fit. These published details provide a practical reference without relying on assumptions from the photographs.

2. Check Measurements and Fit

Compare your measurements with the relevant size guide rather than relying on a familiar size label. Pay attention to the waist, hips, and overall fit. For more guidance, read about checking your swim shorts measurements.

3. Confirm Availability and Purchase Terms

Check whether your preferred variant and size are currently available on its product page. Before ordering, review the applicable shipping arrangements and return conditions. Patémar publishes these details on its Delivery & Returns page.

Use this checklist to complete your selection:

• Preferred variant and colour palette.

• Available front, back, and detail photographs.

• Published material and construction.

• Relevant size guide and measurements.

• Current size availability.

• Applicable delivery and return terms.

FAQ About Patémar “Sama Sama” Swim Shorts

These answers clarify a few details about the collaboration and its two variants.

1. Does “Special Edition” mean the shorts are numbered or made in a fixed quantity?

Not necessarily. The Special Edition designation identifies the collection, but does not establish a numbered series or exact production quantity. Confirm any specific edition details with Patémar.

2. Is Dark Blue a plain design?

No. Dark Blue features white illustrated figures and lines across a deep navy background. It retains the original artwork's visual character within a more limited colour palette.

3. Can I choose an exact section of the artwork?

Patémar explains that individual pairs may feature different sections of the full artwork. Contact the brand about the available item if placement matters to you, but do not assume exact selection is offered.

4. Are these shorts made to individual measurements?

The product descriptions state that the swim shorts are handmade in Bali. This does not mean they are made to individual measurements. Review the available sizes and fit information before ordering.

Conclusion

The “Sama Sama” collaboration brings Abenk Alter's interpretation of togetherness into Patémar's resortwear collection.

Multicolor presents the artwork through a layered palette, while Dark Blue uses a quieter navy-and-white composition. Neither direction needs to be preferred universally.

Begin with the artwork that appeals to you, then examine its placement, pairing possibilities, measurements, and construction. A careful review of the current product details completes the choice.

Discover the “Sama Sama” Collection by Patémar

Explore “Sama Sama” in Multicolor and “Sama Sama” by Abenk Alter in Dark Blue by Patémar to discover two expressions of the artist's original composition. Choose the palette that feels natural within your resort wardrobe, and review the available sizes and product details before ordering.

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