Art of Style

The Swimwear You’ll See On Every Beach This Summer

Whether you’re jetting off to a beautiful island or planning a weekend by the coast, these are the best swimsuits and bikinis to pack for a sun-soaked getaway – and how to style them

Words Eanna Morrison BarrsFashion editor Millie Parry
Fashion
Bikini top, and briefs, both Pucci

No packing list is complete without a standout swimsuit or two. With the majority of summer vacations spent soaking up the sun on lounge chairs, diving into the sea and beach-club-hopping, swimwear is a worthy investment for every vacation capsule. Fortunately, there’s a design to suit every destination and style persona in our new season edit – from classic triangle bikini tops and high-cut bottoms to polished one-pieces.

Hunza G is the fashion-crowd favorite, famed for its stretchy Original Crinkle fabric that ensures an ultra-flattering fit every time. This season, the cult swimwear brand has collaborated with British heritage house Burberry on a collection of swimsuits, bikinis and cover-ups that are equal parts sculpting and stylish. Georgiana Huddart, who relaunched Hunza G in 2015, cites the ‘Tyler’ bikini as one of the collaboration’s highlights. “We knew it was going to be such a winner because everybody’s going to feel great and supported in that piece, but also it’s got this fashion edge to it,” she tells PORTER. Wear yours on the Côte d’Azur’s most glamorous beach fronts with the matching scrunchie (one comes with every item) and Burberry’s summer-ready accessories – think sunhats, raffia totes and flip flops all arriving in the iconic check.

  • BURBERRY
    + Hunza G Faye checked Original Crinkle™ swimsuit
    $440.00
  • PUCCI
    Printed triangle bikini top
    $215.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small - out of stock
    medium - out of stock
    large - low stock
    x large - out of stock
  • PUCCI
    Printed bikini briefs
    $190.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small - out of stock
    medium - out of stock
    large
    x large
  • GUCCI
    Leopard-print logo-detailed bikini
    $931.00
    Select a Size
    x small - low stock
    small
    medium - low stock
    large - low stock
    x large
    xx large

Elsewhere, Chloé’s Chloé à la Plage collection is just the thing for a charming coastal escape. The brand’s floral-print bikini top and briefs capture the bohemian ease that the Parisian brand is known for, making them the ideal choice for leisurely lunches on the Hamptons’ sands. Meanwhile, the kaleidoscopic prints on Pucci’s swimsuit pair beautifully with the Italian label’s matching palazzo pants and pareos for a day spent uncovering secret swimming spots by boat.

  • CHLOÉ
    Knot-detailed floral-print bikini top
    $325.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
    36 - low stock
    38
    40 - low stock
    42 - low stock
    44 - low stock
  • CHLOÉ
    Knot-detailed floral-print bikini briefs
    $435.00
    Select a Size
    34
    36 - low stock
    38 - low stock
    40
    42
    44 - low stock
  • PUCCI
    Printed swimsuit
    $435.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small
    medium
    large
    x large
  • ZIMMERMANN
    Mahon printed bikini
    $310.00
    Select a Size
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4 - low stock
Bikini top and cover-up, both Burberry x Hunza G
Swimsuit, Eres

For those in search of a more minimalist take on swimwear, you can’t go wrong with Eres or Lido. The former crafts streamlined silhouettes from its signature Peau Douce fabric, offering ample support and durability. The brand’s black cut-out swimsuit can be worn as a top too – simply style it with a breezy muslin maxi skirt to go from beach to bar in an instant. Alternatively, for a one-piece that feels understated yet fashion-forward, opt for Lido’s classic ‘Trentasei’ design in a mint-green hue. It’s ultra-thin straps and low-cut back are universally elegant, while the color adds just the right amount of impact to feel put-together poolside.

  • ERES
    Cutout embellished swimsuit
    $625.00
    Select a Size
    36 - out of stock
    38 - out of stock
    40
    42
    44 - out of stock
    46
    48
  • LIDO
    Trentasei swimsuit
    $225.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small
    medium
    large
    x large
  • TOTEME
    Monogram printed bikini top
    $165.00
    Select a Size
    xx small
    x small
    small
    medium
    large
    x large - out of stock
  • TOTEME
    Monogram printed bikini brief
    $135.00
    Select a Size
    xx small - low stock
    x small
    small
    medium
    large
    x large