We've made it – swim season is upon us! Whether it's your next trip to the waters of Devon or a sweltering beach trip in Crete (jealous? Us?), it's time to start planning out the best bikinis and one-pieces to see you through the summer. From neutral monochrome palettes to 3D rosettes, we have the perfect roundup of swimwear trends that are bound to make a statement for your next swim adventure...
Florals
Nothing says summer holiday quite like colourful florals. This season, we're seeing them through fun prints and hyper-realistic, three-dimensional corsage details. Regardless of whether you lean towards subtlty or go all out, florals are bound to make a poolside impression.
Monochrome
A true ride or die in your swimwear arsenal, IMO. With its well-rounded versatility, it has earned its place in our suitcase. “This is a trend that we are already seeing going viral,” reports Zoe Price-Smith, Chief Design & Product Officer at Boux Avenue. “Our Rivioli Swimsuit in black has already almost sold out!” Luckily, you can still get your hands on the white colourway.
Crochet
The epitome of summer, crochet brings that ‘70s Cali cool regardless of where you are. To buy into its handcrafted charm, turn to established faves like Free People along with dedicated swimwear brands like Frankies Bikinis and Triangl. There's no such thing as overboard with this trend, so we'll be coordinating with crochet sandals for good measure.
Frankie's Bikinis Hudson Crochet Triangle Bikini Top
Picnic Prints
Think gingham and stripes are strictly for the park? Think again. With brands like Hunza G debuting their first gingham collection, or Triangl's new season stripes, we would be remiss not to put them on your radar.
Faithfull the Brand Adra Bikini Bottom
Gradients
Gradients are a stand-out this season (and I must admit, a personal fave). From ocean blues to sunset tones, they are the best way to revel in summer brights.
Embellished
Our obsession with boho has made its way to our swimwear. Heavy-hitting hardware like grommets and studs, earthy stoneware and delicate charms add a jewellery-like finish to our wardrobes that we love.
Crinkle
Possibly the most ‘no-fuss’ texture on the market, the demand for crinkle knows no bounds. Especially great for curvy silhouettes – the stretch fabric is comfy while looking super luxe. Obvs, Hunza G are the OGs in the game, but the high street has come through with plenty of affordable designs in the beloved crinkle style.
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Angel Cordova-Todd is the Fashion Assistant at Cosmopolitan UK, Red and Prima. Having previously spent time at Elle UK, The Sunday Times Style, Net-a-Porter and The Outnet she’s a budding shopping specialist. You’ll typically find her overpopulating her online wishlists, prepping threads for our next cover star, swimming in Bermuda, or internally debating whether she should root for Piastri or Hamilton during a Grand Prix (most likely both..).
