Atlas Swimwear x Studio Segura KC: Capturing the Essence of Summer

9/22/2025

Photo: Atlas models between sets

On September 22, 2025, Atlas Swimwear joined creative forces with Nicholas Segura of Studio Segura KC for a dynamic photoshoot in Kansas City’s historic West Bottoms district. The collaboration brought together fashion, art, and storytelling in preparation for Atlas’s highly anticipated showing at Kansas City Fashion Week.

Behind the Collaboration

Known for his cinematic eye and cultural depth, Nicholas Segura is a multifaceted creative, photographer, and founder of Studio Segura KC and has been a driving force in Kansas City’s creative community.

Segura is also the owner of Segura Talent Agency, a respected platform for diverse representation in media and advertising. While his agency did not provide the models for this shoot, Nicholas opened his doors to the Atlas team, providing access to his space, setting the tone for an environment that inspired creativity and collaboration

The session featured models selected to walk in Kansas City Fashion Week, blending editorial energy with authentic moments that reflected the spirit of the city. Against the textured industrial backdrop of the West Bottoms, vibrant swimwear met steel and shadow, creating a striking contrast that embodied Atlas’s core philosophy: endless summer, everywhere. Setting the Stage for Kansas City Fashion WeekThe photoshoot not only built excitement for Atlas’s Fashion Week runway debut but also reinforced the brand’s commitment to collaboration and creative storytelling.

For both Atlas and Studio Segura KC, it was a shared exploration of how design and imagery can elevate perspective, proving that when creative minds meet, new dimensions of fashion emerge.

Photo: Kai Kunz wearing Cusco

The partnership between Atlas Swimwear and Studio Segura KC represents the best of Kansas City’s growing creative scene: bold ideas, cross-industry collaboration, and a shared belief that style is more than what you wear, it’s how you move through the world.

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