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48 Luxury Swimwear Brands That Deserve a Spot on Your Instagram Grid
Add these to your vacation wardrobe, stat.
We may be in the thick of winter, but there’s no harm in daydreaming about the warmer days ahead—especially when you’ve got a stellar vacation in the books. And, if you’re anything like me, odds are you’re hoping to stock up on some luxury swimwear brands to toss into your chic weekender bag or designer suitcase.
Fashion extends well beyond our closets—and in this case, they go the extra mile…right to the poolside or beach, really. So, whether you’re the type to rock an itty bitty bikini or you prefer a sleek one-piece swimsuit, I’m bringing you the best designer swimsuit brands to sport for the warm-weather season. Wear these as you soak up some Vitamin D—and don’t forget to snap a pic for the ‘gram while you’re at it.
Price: $$
Good for: Colorful, comfortable pieces
Not only will you fall in love with SOLKISSED’s styles, but you’re also sure to appreciate how soft and comfortable they feel to the touch. The quality is seriously top-grade, per founder Alejandra Boggiano’s standards. All of her collections are handmade under ethical conditions by Peruvian women–with Boggiano’s own mother overseeing the Lima-based production. Pick up one of these suits for a truly sun-kissed vibe.
Price: $
Good for: Flirty, feminine pieces
If your style leans more on the sweet side, Dippin’ Daisys might be for you. With English florals and puff shoulders, the ultra-feminine brand caters to those who want to feel like they’re in a poolside edition of Bridgerton.
Fisch Pinel Fuchsia Hibiscus Top
Fisch Pinel Fuchsia Hibiscus Top
Price: $$$
Good for: Chic, sustainable styles
While some of us were splashing around in kiddie pools, founder and creative director Agnes Fischer spent her childhood snorkeling around Saint Barthélemy. This led to her launching Fisch, a swim brand made in Italy that not only fits like a dream but has been eco-friendly since its start in 2017. Specifically, Fisch is known for using Econyl fabric, aka regenerated nylon created from waste products.
Sommer Swim Juliete Rococo - Bralette Bikini Top
Sommer Swim Juliete Rococo - Bralette Bikini Top
Price: $$
Good for: Sexy, minimalist silhouettes with punchy colors
Let Sommer Swim be the place where you find your go-to swimsuits. Regardless of the color or print you choose, you can count on these styles to transcend seasons, making them well worth the investment.
Loleia Swim It’s Golden Hour - Scrunchie Bottoms
Loleia Swim It’s Golden Hour - Scrunchie Bottoms
Price: $
Good for: Retro-inspired pieces
Created as an homage to the ’80s and ’90s, Loleia is a swim label with bold prints and styles in mind. Designed in Australia with local artists, look to this brand for Kelly Kapowski vibes.
Price: $
Good for: Trendy and affordable options
Aurelle is one of those social media swim brands we can’t stop thinking about. With over 160,000 Instagram followers (and growing), the label is know for super-fast shipping and cute suits under $50. Win-win.
Price: $$
Good for: Trendy prints and minimalist silhouettes
Supermodel Candice Swanepoel would know a thing or two about sexy swimsuits. She co-founded the line Tropic of C, but the best part isn’t the label’s fun prints or barely there silhouettes, but its sustainability and community-driven mission. All Tropic of C’s products are made from recycled materials in a production cycle that reduces water and energy while supporting nonprofit organizations like mothers2mothers.
Price: $$
Good for: Unique, handmade designs
Miami-based brand Rielli, backed by founder Arielle Claudine Baril, aims to keep it real. Its deceptively simple designs make you feel your best (we’re really loving the matching terry swim skirts). They operate off of a humble business model, too: “cut, sewn, and distributed from our living room to your front door.” You can’t not want to support this beautifully made indie label.
Cin Cin Amulet Bandeau
Price: $$
Good for: Flirty and sophisticated details
Aussie-backed but Italian-inspired, Cin Cin swimwear captures the relaxed luxury of the ’70s. Think: soft kaleidoscopic prints and ring details that would make a Bond Girl swoon. But that’s not all: Cin Cin swim is also made of Repreve fabric, a fully traceable and certified recycled material that is made from post-consumer plastic bottle waste.
LaQuan Smith Crossover Halter Neck Two-Piece Swimsuit
LaQuan Smith Crossover Halter Neck Two-Piece Swimsuit
Price: $$$$
Good for: Cool and sexy silhouettes
LaQuan Smith translated his brand’s style codes—read: high fashion sex appeal—into a swim line that follows suit. It’s not for the faint-hearted, but that’s not what you’re shopping for when you choose this industry-favorite designer.
Akoai Pandana One Piece Sage
Akoai Pandana One Piece Sage
Price: $$$
Good for: Bohemian beach styles
Crochet suits get a sultry touch with Akoia. The often fickle fabric tends to stretch and create ill-flattering, mum-ish silhouettes, but Akoia figured it out, meeting the needs of shoppers who prefer a Brazilian cut. These handmade suits are made in Bali, too, which is exactly where you can catch us wearing one.
Monday Swim Clovelly Top
Monday Swim Clovelly Top
Price: $$
Good for: Sporty designs with a feminine touch
Looking for ultra-comfortable swimwear that makes you feel confident basking in the sun? Look no further; Monday Swimwear has you covered. The brand features size-inclusive styles with cup sizes made to fit up to an E or F cup. You’ll find minimalist designs to hold onto forever.
Oceanus Maryuna Embroidered Bikini Set
Price: $$$
Good for: Beachy glitz and glamour
Harkening back to the maximalist glamour of the ’80s, Oceanus is all about jewels, gems, and bedazzlement. If you’re going out in the sun, you might as well sport something gleaming, right? All items are made with environmentally friendly textiles with hand-embroidered Swarovski crystals. So, yeah, it’s swimwear you can brag about.
Price: $$
Good for: Maximalist statements
If you’re searching for a swim brand no one has heard about (at least not yet), try Feline Swim. Made from deadstock fabrics in limited stock, the label pairs loud prints with minimalist silhouettes, so you’ll stand out on the beach without awkwardly feeling like you’re peacocking.
Matte Collection Orion 3 Piece Set
Matte Collection Orion 3 Piece Set
Price: $
Good for: Sexy, head-turning cut-outs
If Saweetie is one of your style inspirations, then Matte Collection is where you should grab your next swimsuit. We’re especially fond of the fact that most of its suits have matching clothes that will take you from the beach to the boardwalk in no time at all.
Price: $$
Good for: Prints you won’t see anywhere else
Before Shay Johnson and Paula Hess founded Dos Swim, the two cut their teeth at Opening Ceremony. But while designing swimsuits together for a Mexican vacation, they realized their new business model. With ultra-flattering silhouettes and unexpected prints, friends and followers started requesting suits of their own, and the rest is history.
Londre Bodywear The Cinch Belted
Price: $$
Good for: Chic one-piece swimsuits
One look at Londre’s swimsuit cuts, and it’s clear these designs were made to flatter a woman’s body. All the while, each piece is made with compressive material that holds its shape over time, while allowing you to feel secure when wearing it. And, best of all, they’re sustainably made with recycled plastics.
Riot Swim Ori One Piece Bikini in Black
Riot Swim Ori One Piece Bikini in Black
Price: $$
Good for: Sleek, trendy styles
Post a pic of yourself wearing a Riot swimsuit and expect your comment section to be filled with fire emojis. These minimalist suits maximize your sex appeal, due in part to the barely-there, second-skin material that feels suspiciously weightless while still supporting your girls.
Price: $$$$
Good for: Styles to wear from day to night
When you think of vacation swimwear, there’s undoubtedly a style in mind—one that feels undoubtedly sophisticated and worthy of wearing to the beach and then drinks or dinner with the help of a chic cover-up. Well, if that}s the style you’re looking for, Evarae is sure to have the swimsuits for you.
Andrea Iyamah Salama Green High Rise Bikini
Andrea Iyamah Salama Green High Rise Bikini
Price: $$$
Good for: Unconventional ruffles and ruching
Backed by Nigerian designer Dumebi Iyamah and based in both Ontario, Canada and Lagos, Nigeria, Andrea Iyamah’s standout pieces will turn heads and have everyone asking you to tag your bikini on IG so they can follow suit. The label’s all about refreshingly sexy silhouettes, eye-catching prints, and saturated hues.
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.
Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.
Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com. Previously, she was an editor at MensHealth.com and has written for Who What Wear, GLAMOUR, The Coveteur, and more. She loves fashion, food, and art, among other things—but her greatest love is K-pop idol V of BTS.
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