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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Key fashion trends of the season: Statement swimwear

key trends: swimwear: model wearing pucci swimsuit
Swimsuit, £305
Think beyond the beach this summer and more of cocktails at sunset on the deck of a yacht. Pucci's signature print swimwear sizzled down the runway
By Emilio Pucci, stockist 020 7201 8171

Photographer: Jason Hetherington
Fashion Editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Hair and Make-up: Juliana Sergot
Fashion Assistant: Jess Duncan
Model: Erin Fee At Select
Photograph: Jason Hetherington

Photograph: Jason Hetherington
key trends: swimwear: Wide brimmed hat
Wide-brimmed hat, £95
It's no coincidence that leading ladies in large hats possess good skin. Cover up with a trendy straw version and your face will thank you for it
By Helen Berman from asos.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Swimsuit
Swimsuit, £24.99
Why not kill two trends with one hit: floral and cutaway swimwear. This is swimwear in full bloom!
From riverisland.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Animal print swimsuit
Animal print swimsuit, £14
We strongly suggest revealing your belly button to the masses in this very sexy swimsuit. Animal prints are back again and it's time to take the trend on holiday
From newlook.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Aztec print swimsuit
Aztec print swimsuit, £35
Tribal prints are back with a bang. Pair this keyhole costume with chunky jewellery for a bold look beside the sea
From asos.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Plunge swimsuit
Plunge swimsuit, £177
A muted block colour offers a great canvas for accessorizing. This colour is great for pale pool dwellers looking for a flattering alternative to black
By Diane Von Furstenberg from matchesfashion.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Swimming costume
Swimming costume, £194
Purple, red and cut to the navel - we love this controversial costume. Team with huge sunglasses and your own personal bellboy for ultimate seaside glamour
By Issa from matchesfashion.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Coloured leopard print swimsuit
Coloured leopard print swimsuit, £20
Studded, wild and multicoloured are the words we live by on holiday. Well, at least we can pretend with this gorgeous creation
From newlook.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Swimsuit
Glamazon swimsuit, £28
Nailing the statement swimsuit with a nod to the metallics trend is a total timesaver. This beautiful bronze trimmed costume does the trick
From asos.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Swimsuit
Swimsuit, £28
If you're up for a wild beach adventure, have fun with this animal-print cutaway swimsuit. Warning! Not the best shape for sunbathing!
From very.co.uk
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Black jewel monokini
Black jewel monokini, £30
It's not often a swimsuit resembles a night sky, but this one does and we love it. Subtle, yet sparkly in all the right places
From next.co.uk
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Leopard print cut-out monokini
Leopard-print cutout monokini, £20
Outrage is the bedfellow of fabulous. Promise. This monokini will ensure all eyes are on you, Lady Gaga-style
From next.co.uk
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Swimsuit
Swimsuit, £36
If flashing acres of flesh in a cutout suit is not your style, a bold print is an eye-catching alternative
Butterfly by Matthew Williamson from debenhams.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Vintage sunglasses
Vintage sunglasses, £120
In an ideal world, we would take the entire cast of Mad Men to the beach with us. Back in reality, we will be taking these fab 50s-inspired sunglasses instead
By Gianfranco Ferré from net-a-porter.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Sunglasses
Sunglasses, from £200
Fed up of oversized sunglasses? Shun the bug-eyed masses and go rimless this year. Customise your own subtle shades with Silhouette
From silhouette.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Wedges
Wedges, £525
Elevate your look with these leg-lengthening cork wedges, number one on our wish list
By Stella McCartney from netaporter.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: swimwear: Self-tan bronzing mousse
Self-tan bronzing mousse, £25.50 for 120ml
A golden glow will help cut out cossie jitters. Spurn ghostly limbs with a reputable fake tan, like celeb fave St Tropez
From feelunique.com
Photograph: PR
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