Dressed To Swim
Swimwear as statement — pearl-embellished, crochet-knit, metallic, and unapologetically designer. The suits worth showing off this summer.
Swimwear has quietly become one of fashion’s most decorative categories — and this summer, the plain spandex maillot is nowhere in sight. In its place: pearl embellishments, Missoni’s signature zigzag crochet, liquid-metallic finishes, sculptural cutouts, and the kind of texture that makes a swimsuit feel like ready-to-wear. These are pieces designed to be seen — styled with layered gold jewelry and a linen shirt, carried from the water’s edge to a seaside lunch without missing a beat. Consider this the case for investing in a suit as considered as the rest of your wardrobe. Here are the ones worth it.
Sara Cristina
Bahia pearl-embellished bikini
A pearl-embellished bikini that treats swimwear like fine jewelry. The one you wear when you want the suit to be the whole look.
Shop: Sara Cristina Bahia ↗
Missoni
Zig Zag Crochet Halter One-Piece Swimsuit
The halter one-piece in Missoni’s unmistakable zigzag crochet. Heritage texture, instantly recognizable, endlessly chic.
Shop: Missoni Zig Zag ↗
Osérée Lumière
Lumiere double metallic balconette swimsuit
A liquid-metallic balconette one-piece that catches the light. Pure Riviera glamour, gold-standard cool.
Shop: Osérée Lumière ↗
Christopher Esber
U Prong Tee bikini top & cutout embellished bikini briefs
The U-Prong top and cutout embellished briefs — sculptural hardware and considered cutouts. Swimwear as design object.
Shop: Esber Top ↗ · Shop: Esber Briefs ↗
Zimmermann
Indra Bikini
A lilac print bikini with Zimmermann’s signature romantic-bohemian polish. Soft, sun-ready, and unmistakably summer.
Shop: Zimmermann Indra ↗
Simkhai
Kyle Bustier One-Piece Swimsuit
A lilac print bikini with Zimmermann’s signature romantic-bohemian polish. Soft, sun-ready, and unmistakably summer.
Shop: Zimmermann Indra ↗
Eres
Triangle bikini top & Flaneuse bikini briefs
The triangle top and Flaneuse briefs — the French house’s masterclass in restraint. When you want to let the tan do the talking.
Shop: Eres Top ↗ · Shop: Eres Briefs ↗
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