L.L. Bean is doubling down on summer gear with its biggest collaboration yet

L.L. Bean, the 112-year-old outdoor retailer best known for its fuzzy fleece layers and winter-proof Bean Boots, can ignore summer no longer. To prove it, the New England-based company is launching its biggest collaboration to date with the swimwear company Summersalt. The full collection debuts online and in stores today and includes swimsuits, coverups, and accessories, as well as inflatable paddleboards, beach chairs, and other gear. While L.L. Bean has given a nod to spring and...