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The best swimwear brands for your holiday wardrobe
This stylish swimwear deserves a spot in your suitcase
The sun is out and the holiday's booked. There's only one thing left to do: delight in pouring over which new swimsuit or bikini to buy this season for the perfect update to your summer wardrobe.
If you're somewhat of a swimwear connoisseur, brands like Hunza G may already be firmly on your radar, but it's their new nautical collection that's catching our eye. Your justification to splurge? The British label's stretchy fabric offers a guaranteed forever fit worth buying in more than one colour.
For those who religiously stick to a minimalist classic, this is your sign to take the plunge and invest in Eres – you won't regret it. Or, consider indulging in colour, even if that's not your usual choice (let's face it: everything looks better in the sun). Pretty florals from Peony and bold prints from Triangl might just unlock a whole new holiday persona.
Shop our favourite swimwear brands below...
Marysia Palm Springs Reversible Scalloped Seersucker Swimsuit
Loved particularly for its signature scalloped-edge swimwear, Founder Marysia Dobrzanska Reeves’ ballerina past and passion for surfing are clearly visible in all her pretty yet practical designs. You’ll be in good company too, with fans of the brand including Gwyneth Paltrow, Lupita Nyong’o and Leandra Medine Cohen.
Hunza G Brooke Striped Recycled Polyester-Blend Swimsuit
Famous for its brilliant ‘one size fits all’ sculpting seersucker fabric, Hunza G’s mantra is all about making women feel amazing in swimwear with simple yet modern silhouettes. The London-based brand offer a rainbow of colourways (as well as this new nautical stripe), meaning there’s something for every style.
COSSIE +CO swimwear doesn’t only look good, but it also does good with its famous honeycomb fabric made from recycled polyamide fibre, and yarn produced out of plastic removed from the sea. Want something different from the rest of the fashion pack? COSSIE +CO now offer a bespoke service, allowing you to customise their flattering swimsuits and bikinis into one of 20 colours.
Lisa Marie Fernandez Button-Embellished Seersucker Bikini
Bringing all the glamour of Old Hollywood, Lisa Marie Fernandez's swimwear is an irresistible cross between '60s pin-up sultriness and Bond-girl cool. We especially love the button detail on the high-rise briefs that perfectly complement the balconette top.
Leave it to French label Eres to master the art of the perfect, minimalist swimsuit. With over 50 years’ experience, it’s no wonder that the clean-cut lines and timelessness of their ‘Les Essentials’ collection prove so popular. Plus, their exclusive 'Peau Douce' fabric acts like a second skin, as well as providing support.
The clue's in the name: you’ll find plenty of pretty florals with Peony, as well as soft pastel shades and whimsical ruffles. Designed at their sun-soaked seaside studio down under, all their exclusive prints invoke that joyful summer feeling. Better still, the brand use ecologically safe chemicals, as well as recycled and regenerated fabrics.
Delivering serotonin shades in bold stripes and punchy prints, Triangl's swimwear always has that feel-good factor. Bikini separates come in more than just their namesake style (though there’s something about the classic triangle we just love) – with most designs of both tops and bottoms available in at least two different cuts, there’s a shape to suit every body.
Surf’s up! Cover Swim’s sporty creations are one for the thrill seekers who always have water sports on the holiday agenda. These innovative pieces provide UPF50+ protection to block 98% of harmful UV rays, with fabric made of highly opaque recycled microfibres that are both sustainable and breathable.
Self-described as a love letter to the ocean, British sustainable brand Evarae has all the summer romance we need. Playful polka-dot sets and belted swimsuits and bikinis have a modest femininity that makes each piece feel both special and wearable in equal measure, making it easy to support their ‘buy less buy better’ philosophy.
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