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Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial kickoff to the summer season. Relaxing by the pool on opening weekend; shopping in new destinations or traveling to locations near or far, like the Hamptons, to soak in the sun throughout the long weekend.
As seen via WWD Weekend’s May Issue Swim Editorial, “Dive In,” beach-ready dress code includes sleek, sophisticated and playful swim bikinis and one-piece swimsuits for summer 2024.
Expanding on the look, eye-catching bikinis to “add to cart” this season touch on the 90s minimalism trend, as seen via a sleek baby yellow number from Mango, or one-shoulder set from Rick Owens.
Color continues to thrive in the swimwear market, and while there are plenty of girlish and couquette-tinged printed styles, a new bold sensibility has emerged through the uptick of color-blocking, as seen from Staud’s Sea collection. Ditto to brightly colored bikinis with color-contrasting bindings, available in almost every candy-colored hue from Frankies Bikinis designer Francesca Aiello’s Sweet Shop-themed collection. Red hot swimwear also continues to be a hot ticket item, with myriad monochrome fiery silhouettes available from Skims, or striped crinkle sets from popular label Hunza G.
In addition, simple string, bustier and high-leg bikini silhouettes are looking fresh with fashion-forward with jewelry-like hardware details or shimmering sequin and metallic hues, as seen from Loewe’s most recent Paul’s Ibiza collection, Australian label Sir, Oseree (who offers plenty of water-friendly sequined numbers), Heavy Manners and Same Los Angeles swimwear.
Here, WWD curates an edit of the 11 essential bikinis to carry shoppers through summer 2024.
Hunza G Bonnie Bikini Set
Same Los Angeles Spiral Bandeau Top and Spiral 90s Bottom
Sir The Label Linocut String Triangle Top and Brief
Staud Jo Balconette Bikini and Gemma Bikini Bottom