The best swimwear brands to shop now

Best for resort wear- Alexandra Miro

The glamorous resort wear collection from Alexandra Miro is often art-inspired (Alexandra is closely related to Victoria Miro). The brand aims to celebrate the female form through confident and empowering silhouettes.

Wearing her swimsuit and matching piece will make you feel like a movie star from the sixties. Dreamy!

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Charlotte printed bandeau bikini

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Roxanne printed chiffon kaftan

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Tara bandeau bikini top

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Best for keeping up with your favourite influencers: Toca

This British label was founded in 2017 by sister duo Charlotte and Olivia. Their sell-out and sustainable designs are inspired by their Trinidadian heritage, and with a whole range of styles from itsy-bitsy to more modest, they have something for everyone.

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Soca Triangle Bikini Top // Mango Yellow

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Balandra High Leg Moderate Coverage Bikini Bottoms // Eucalyptus Dark Green

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Carib Tie Front Cut Out One Piece // Ganache Dark Brown

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Best for bohemian bikinis: Free People

The crochet trend of the summer has spilled over into swimwear. And no one does it better than bohemian boutique retailer Free People. Check out their whole range on site for everything from surfer suits to string bikinis.

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The Crochet Tri Bikini Top

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It's Now Cool The Triangle Bikini Top

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The Crochet Tri Bikini Top

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Best for beach parties: Oséree Swimwear

Add a little glitter to your beach look with Italian swimwear brand Oséree. Its glittery Lumiere collection has set Instagram a-sparkle, thanks to the likes of Rita Ora and Kourtney Kardashian.

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Lumière bikini set

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Lumière one-shoulder swimsuit

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Gem embellished bikini set

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Best for highstreet: & Other Stories

& Other Stories is or go- to brand for consistently impressive swim collections from the high street. Their range of affordable styles from halter necks to bandeaus always look and feel luxurious.

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Tulip Textured V-Cut Swimsuit

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Triangle Bikini Tie Top

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Triangle Bikini Tie Top

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Best for channelling French glamour: Eres

A favourite among actress and model Katie Holmes and actress Helen Mirren, Eres is the ultra glamorous French swimwear label famous for dressing Halle Berry in her orange bikini in the James Bond film Die Another Day.

These eye-catching, colourful costumes don't tire because they're resistant to everything: sun, saltwater, sand and chlorine.

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Kiwi Tutti Frutti-print bikini top

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Club Privée swimsuit

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Mouna bikini top

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Best for fun prints: Solid & Striped

Polka-dots, maxi florals, animal print, and everything in between. Expect to see London's coolest set lounging pool-side in this collection come summer.

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The Elsa

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The Toni

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The Elle

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Best for sporty swimwear: Nike

Whether you're in to wild swimming or a butterfly stroke aficionado at your local lido, the freshest sporty shapes and styles can be found at Nike.

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Women's Cross-Back One-Piece Swimsuit

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Racerback Bikini Top

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Women's Spiderback 1-Piece Swimsuit

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Best for seersucker: Hunza G

Originally launched in the 1980s, Hunza G was catupulted into the stratosphere by the cut-out mini dress Julia Roberts wore in Pretty Woman. Relaunched 30 years later under Creative Director Georgiana Huddart, this London-based brand makes swimsuits and bikinis from a sculpting seersucker fabric that’s a collection signature.

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+ Rose Inc Yasmeen one-shoulder seersucker swimsuit

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Juno twist-front crinkle-knit bikini

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Gloria crinkle-knit bandeau bikini

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Best for maternity: Seraphine

Forgo the frump, and opt instead for a functional yet stylish piece by Seraphine, which boasts a range of tankinis, bikinis and one-pieces perfect for mamas-to-be.

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Front Twist Black Maternity Swimsuit

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Floral Print Ruched Maternity Tankini

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Active Maternity & Nursing Swimsuit

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Best for inclusive sizing: SKIMS

Celebrated for its inclusive shapewear, the SKIMS swimwear range is no different. Modest, sporty, zip up, triangle- there really is something for every body.

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Sporty strapless stretch-recycled nylon swimsuit

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Plunge-neck brand-patch recycled stretch-nylon bikini top

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Triangle recycled stretch-nylon bikini top

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Best for the environment: Cossie & Co

Cossie & Co is leading the trend for sustainable fashion. The signature recycled honeycomb fabrication is synonymous with the brand and feels super luxurious. All styles transcend seasons and trends, creating a collection that is made to last.

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The Poppy floral-print swimsuit

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The Gemma scoop-neck bikini top

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The Isla bandeau bikini top

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Best for charismatic coverups: Melissa Odabash

Be the chicest come beach club hour. Gwyneth Paltrow, Rihanna, Cindy Crawford and Lady Gaga, to name but a few, all boast Melissa Odabash swimwear – although the founder and designer herself admited that it's 'The Body' Elle Macpherson who is the best to dress.

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Palm-print canvas sarong

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Seline Artemis-print georgette dress

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Nicki cotton-blend lace kaftan

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