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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Jo Jones and Helen Seamons

Key fashion trends of the season: Bikinis

key trends: bikinis: Knight bandeau bikini
Knight bandeau bikini, from £115
Bikini season is upon us, and we are spoilt for choice. Be bold with your choice and step out of the pool with style
By We are Handsome (Buy)
Photograph: PR
key trends: bikinis: Bikini
Bikini, £220
With followers such as J Lo and Halle Berry, you know you are in good company wearing Mara Hoffman swimwear. We love the mix of embroidered tribal and punchy purple to get yourself noticed by the pool
By Mara Hoffman (Buy)
Photograph: PR
key trends: bikinis: String bikini
String bikini, £140
Eliminate that frantic search for the missing half of your bikini by storing it in this handy matching bag. The peace symbol design makes it perfect for summer festivals, weather permitting...
From mulberry.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: bikinis: Bikini
Bikini, £190
As is so often the case in this life, you get what you pay for and that applies to swimwear too. If you loathe buying new beachwear we suggest spending more a brand that will last (if you handwash it) and go for a classic, elegant black
From www.heidiklein.com (Buy)
Photograph: PR
key trends: bikinis: Stripe bikini
Stripe bikini, £59.50
You can't go wrong with a nautical stripe for summer. This double strap halter neck style gives extra support
From bananarepublic.co.uk
Photograph: PR
key trends: bikinis: Bikini
Top, £8 and bottoms, £4
There is something very Mollie from the Saturdays about this floral set - and we say that with affection
By George from direct.asda.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: bikinis: Bikini
Bikini, £285
Add some zest to your beach wardrobe with this fruity bikini, sorry - couldn't resist the pun!
From stellamccartney.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: bikinis: Bikini
Top, £21 and Bottoms, £21
There's a detachable spaghetti strap to this ikat print bandeau top, ideal for avoiding sun tan lines. This style suits a smaller cup size. From All saints (Now down to £15 for bottoms- buy- and £15 for the top- buy)
Photograph: PR
key trends: bikinis: Bikini
Bikini, £340
If designer frocks are out of your price range then why not save up and treat yourself to some beachwear? Suddenly it all seems so much more reasonable!
From louisvuitton.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: bikinis: Bikini
Bikini, £30
Style this vibrant bikini with a metallic thong sandal and layers of bracelets
From oasis-stores.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: bikinis: Bikini
Top, £8 and bottoms, £4
If ditsy florals or tropical prints aren't your cup of Sangria, then how about this geometric design from George?
From direct.asda.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: bikinis: Top
Top, £14.90 and bottoms, £9.90
Smocking is an under used effect, Isabel Marant featured it in her SS/11 collection and if it's good enough for Madame Marant it's certainly good enough for us
From mango.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: bikinis: bikini
Top, £12 and bottoms, £7
Have fun with this animal print bikini, the tie sides are flattering on a curvy figure and the padded top gives a great shape. Perfect with a light tan
From peacocks.co.uk
Photograph: PR
key trends: bikinis: bikini
Top, £15.95 and bottoms, £15.95
We love the pansy print on this floral Gap bikini, it's a modern take on retro pin-up and we like it
From thegap.co.uk
Photograph: PR
key trends: bikinis: bikini
Top, £47 and bottoms, £40
Start the Olympic fever early in this sporty, mesh insert two-piece
From Calvin Klein 020 3100 2900
Photograph: PR
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