Summer, sorted: Your guide to the season’s best swimwear

27 December 2025
By Sophie de Renzy

Searching for your next summer swim style? We've rounded up the season's standout pieces you'll want to wear again and again.

FELLA x Maggie Marilyn campaign.

Swimwear is a summer essential, and its wardrobe currency only increases as designers continue to rework classic silhouettes in new ways. Whether your preference leans toward clean minimal cuts, subtle retro references or sculptural one-pieces, here’s our edit of the best swimwear to invest in this season. 

12 standout swimwear styles to wear this summer:

FELLA x Maggie Marilyn, Arnie Top, $160 and Marcus Bottom, $95.
FELLA x Maggie Marilyn, Phillip Full Piece, $270.
Faithfull, Rocio One Piece in Hazelnut, $255.
Faithfull, Sol Bikini Top in Jasper, $175 and Andez Bikini Bottom, $159.
Zulu & Zephyr, Signature Stripe Harness Top in Marigold, $97 and Signature Stripe High Cut Brief, $73.
Hunza G, Sadie Swimsuit in Metallic Cocoa, $419.
SIR., Leilana One Piece, $223.
SIR., Linocut String Triangle Top in Ligne, $117 and Linocut String Brief, $117.
Monday Swimwear, Cala Roja Top in Cherry Crinkle, $145 and Seychelles Bottom, $125.
Monday Swimwear, Clovelly One Piece, $245.
Glassons, Bead Detail Halter Swim One Piece, $50.
Dear Dylan, Petite Tie Top in Umber Rib, $120 and Petite Tie Brief, $100.

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