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48 Luxury Swimwear Brands That Deserve a Spot on Your Instagram Grid

Add these to your vacation wardrobe, stat.

By Justine Carreon, Meg Donohue and Dale Arden Chong

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.

Ethically Sound

SOLKISSED Jennifer Top

Jennifer Top
Ethically Sound

SOLKISSED Jennifer Top

$79 at solkissed.com

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.

Cheeky Bikinis

Sommer Swim Juliete Rococo - Bralette Bikini Top

Juliete Rococo - Bralette Bikini Top
Cheeky Bikinis

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.

Sweet Style

Dippin’ Daisys Lucia Top

Lucia Top
Sweet Style

Dippin’ Daisys Lucia Top

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.

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Fun and Flirty

Blackbough Swim Georgia Top

Georgia Top
Fun and Flirty

Blackbough Swim Georgia Top

Now 24% Off

Price: $

Good for: Instagram-worthy prints

Blackbough is like TikTok in bikini form. Made in the Philippines, the cuts are fun, the prints are flirty, and most styles come with coordinating accessories and skirts worthy of an IG post.

Wild Child

Matte Collection Orion 3 Piece Set

Orion 3 Piece Set
Wild Child

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.

Emerald Perfection

Triangl Mala

Mala
Emerald Perfection

Triangl Mala

Price: $$

Good for: Eye-catching fits and materials

With punchy neons, glitter fabrics, and on-trend ’70s prints, Triangl is here for all your Instagram needs, which makes sense, given that the brand boasts 2.4 million followers. It offers a wide array of colors, prints, and fits that are meant to be photographed. And Triangl mostly specializes in bikinis, so turn your eye if you’re a maillot kind of girl.

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Made in Italy

Fisch Pinel Fuchsia Hibiscus Top

Pinel Fuchsia Hibiscus Top
Made in Italy

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.

Recycled and Reborn

Cin Cin Amulet Bandeau

Amulet Bandeau
Recycled and Reborn

Cin Cin Amulet Bandeau

Now 50% Off

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.

Everyday Classics

Monday Swim Clovelly Top

Clovelly Top
Everyday Classics

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.

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Model Off-Duty

Inamorata Las Olas Top

Las Olas Top
Model Off-Duty

Inamorata Las Olas Top

Price: $$

Good for: Overtly sexy styles

Leave it to Emily Ratajkowski to create one of the sexiest swim brands on the market. Her barely-there bikinis and strappy one-pieces are loved by social media scenesters, and with good reason. Its multi-strap triangle tops were made for a ’gram (or two, or three, or four).

Sleek and Sultry

Myra Swim Kahlo Bottom

Kahlo Bottom
Sleek and Sultry

Myra Swim Kahlo Bottom

Now 55% Off

Price: $$$

Good for: Cool, minimalist styles

Taking notes from the ’80s and ’90s, Myra Swim, founded by Bianca Elouise, will be your next destination for sleek, sultry swimwear. The airy fabric is made of silk nylon that you can easily transition from on to off the beach, with super-flattering cuts for every level of confidence. (Seriously, shop here if you want that Brazilian bikini fit.)

Retro Royalty

Loleia Swim It’s Golden Hour - Scrunchie Bottoms

It’s Golden Hour - Scrunchie Bottoms
Retro Royalty

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.

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Summer Brights

Feline Swim Kate Bottom

Kate Bottom
Summer Brights

Feline Swim Kate Bottom

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.

Head-Turning Cuts

Dos Swim Ari Top

Ari Top
Head-Turning Cuts

Dos Swim Ari Top

Now 22% Off

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.

Eco-Chic

Tropic of C Equator Top

Equator Top
Eco-Chic

Tropic of C Equator Top

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.

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Crochet Couture

Akoai Pandana One Piece Sage

Pandana One Piece Sage
Crochet Couture

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.

Indie Designer

Reilli Cisco Skirt

Cisco Skirt
Indie Designer

Reilli Cisco Skirt

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.

Green Machine

Cult Gaia Frances One Piece

Frances One Piece
Green Machine

Cult Gaia Frances One Piece

Price: $$$

Good for: Swimwear that’s made to be seen

What started as a coveted label for It-bags has since skyrocketed into a full-fledged fashion brand. Created in 2012 by Jasmin Larian Hekmat, Cult Gaia is your one-stop shop for Insta-ready dresses, bags, shoes, and now, swimwear. It pays close attention to all the chic details with swimwear featuring acetate rings, luxe ’70s prints, and more.

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Classics with a Twist

Solid & Striped The Jayla Clementine

The Jayla Clementine
Classics with a Twist

Solid & Striped The Jayla Clementine

Now 51% Off

Price: $$$

Good for: Classic one-pieces and poolside basics

Solid & Striped single-handedly resurrected the basic one-piece in 2014, but it has come a long, fashionable way since. Its suits always have a touch of ’70s nostalgia without looking frumpy. It recently released a leopard-print suit complete with a gold belt. Need we say more?

Peachy Keen

Lisa Marie Fernandez Scallop Peach Terry Bikini

Scallop Peach Terry Bikini
Peachy Keen

Lisa Marie Fernandez Scallop Peach Terry Bikini

Now 40% Off

Price: $$$$

Good for: Celebrity-approved swimsuits

Rihanna, Selena Gomez, and Beyoncé are just a few fans of Lisa Marie Fernandez’s gorgeous swimsuits. Its retro, yet undeniably modern cuts pair best with its elevated ready-to-wear collection, which comes in matching prints cut in bolero jackets and flowy dresses.

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Justine Carreon


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.   

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Associate Fashion Commerce Editor

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.

Headshot of Dale Arden Chong

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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