The Mercury is (slowly but surely) starting to rise which can only mean one thing: summer is on its way.
There are several beach bag staples the Cosmopolitan Australia team relies on to get us through the year’s warmer months. Along with SPF and a good sun hat, a versatile and reliable swimsuit is a must.
Whether you’re hitting the beach or pool, planning to surf or sunbathe, or after a bikini or one-piece; scroll on for our edit of the best swimwear brands to shop this season, with options to suit all tastes.
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Bydee
This Aussie-born, Mediterranean-inspired brand counts Alix Earle and Tana Mongeau as fans. Bydee has been around since 2013 and built a following thanks to its fun prints and resort-style details.
02
Bond-eye
Bond-eye is famed for its “unsized,” or one-size-fits-all swimwear. Their pieces are hand-made, knitted using premium European fibres and constructed to allow four-way stretch. Boasting the brand’s famous crinkle, they’re ultra-comfy and just as flattering on all shapes and sizes.
03
Zulu & Zephyr
Zulu & Zephyr is the embodiment of the modern Australian coastal girl. Sustainability and durability is at the forefront of the brand’s design process, with their effortlessly cool designs also being comfortable and environmentally conscious.
04
Liandra
Liandra Gaykamangu has expanded into resortwear in recent seasons (she held her first stand-alone runway at the recent Australian Fashion Week) but her roots were in swimwear. Her brand, Liandra still makes a great swimsuit, with bikinis and one-pieces alike boasting comfort and prints designed by the founder herself.
05
Loleila
Paying homage to the vibrant styles of the 1980s and ’90s, Loleia’s styles are fun, youthful and the perfect encapsulation of summer style. No wonder the brand has the Hailey Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian seal of approval!
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With a focus on the blend of the masculine and feminine, Fella emphasises the importance of fit and simplicity. Since it was founded in 2012, the Aussie-born brand has been embraced by women around the world who love its flattering cuts and signature textured cloth.
