Art of Style

The Swimwear 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
Red bikini top, and briefs, both Eres; cherry-motif bikini top, and briefs, both Agua By Agua Bendita

No packing list is complete without a standout swimsuit or two. With summer vacations mostly spent lounging in the sun, diving into the sea and beach-club-hopping, swimwear is a worthwhile investment for every getaway 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 a 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 beachfronts with a matching scrunchie (one comes with every item) and Burberry’s summer-ready accessories – think sun hats, raffia totes and flip flops all arriving in the iconic check.

  • BURBERRY
    Hunza G Domino Original Crinkle™ swimsuit
    $410.00
  • HUNZA G
    Mia embellished cutout Original Crinkle™ swimsuit
    $270.00
  • MISSONI
    Striped tasseled bikini
    $575.00
    Select a Size
    36
    38
    40
    42
    44
    46 - low stock
    48 - low stock
  • LIDO
    Venti bikini
    $235.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small
    medium
    large
    x large

Elsewhere, swimwear exclusives from new-to-NET-A-PORTER brand Haight are just the thing for a charming coastal escape. The brand’s striped ‘Victoria’ bikini top and ‘Leila’ briefs capture the understated ease that the Brazilian brand is known for, making them the ideal choice for leisurely lunches in The Hamptons. Meanwhile, the kaleidoscopic prints of Pucci’s swimsuits pair beautifully with the Italian label’s matching palazzo pants and pareos for a day spent discovering secret swimming spots by boat.

  • HAIGHT
    Vitoria striped triangle bikini top
    $140.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small
    medium
    large
    x large
  • HAIGHT
    Leila striped bikini briefs
    $120.00
    Select a Size
    x small - low stock
    small
    medium
    large
    x large
  • PUCCI
    Printed triangle bikini top
    $270.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small - out of stock
    medium - out of stock
    large - out of stock
    x large - out of stock
  • PUCCI
    Printed bikini briefs
    $240.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small - out of stock
    medium - out of stock
    large
    x large
Bikini top, and briefs, both Pucci; swimsuit, Haight
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 Matteau. 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 Matteau’s ‘Petite Square’ design in a chocolate-brown hue. The thin straps and square-cut neckline are universally elegant, while the polka-dot print addsjust the right amount of impact to ensure you look perfectly put-together poolside.

  • ERES
    Cutout embellished swimsuit
    $610.00
    Select a Size
    36 - out of stock
    38 - out of stock
    40
    42 - out of stock
    44 - out of stock
    46 - out of stock
    48 - low stock
  • MATTEAU
    Petite Square polka-dot recycled swimsuit
    $330.00
    Select a Size
    1 - out of stock
    2
    3
    4
    5 - low stock
  • ALAÏA
    Stretch-jersey swimsuit
    $825.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
    36 - low stock
    38
    40
    42
    44
  • GUCCI
    Logo-embellished bikini
    $682.00
    Select a Size
    x small - low stock
    small - low stock
    medium - low stock
    large - low stock
    x large - low stock
    xx large