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Most flattering swimsuits for summer 2025: 6 International Klein Blue costumes to elevate your beach look

Let’s lean into flattering ultramarine hues for beach trips this summer — Ralph Lauren’s is the closest colour match to artist Yves Klein’s signature colour.

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Textured swimsuit, £32, stories.com

Next

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Cobalt blue ruched swimsuit, £36, next.co.uk

COS

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Ribbed crossover-back swimsuit, £55, cos.com

Instant Swim

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Karma one piece, £70, instantswimwear.com

Lauren by Ralph Lauren

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Ruffle-trim one-piece, £119, flannels.com

Heidi Klein

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Electric blue U-bar halter-neck swimsuit, £265, heidiklein.com

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Couture hats on, darlings

Jean Paul Gaultier x Ludovic De St Sernin, Spring Summer 2025 (YANNIS VLAMOS)

After a flurry of menswear shows, it’s couture time. Starting July 7, everyone fashion literate should keep an eye out for Demna’s final collection for Balenciaga, before he heads to Gucci, and have an opinion on Glenn Martens’ debut at Maison Margiela, where he fills outgoing head John Galliano’s rather large Tabi boots.

Ace your Wimbledon look

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Wimbledon 2024 (Getty Images)

Worried about what to wear to go head to head with Wimbledon fanatics Alexa Chung, Sienna Miller and Princess Kate? Whether you’re in Ralph Lauren’s box or not, it’s an opportunity to get out the whites. And purples. Head here to see our full Wimbledon etiquette guide: the dos, don’ts and dress code.

A jeweller with Style(s)

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Introducing Bleue Burnham, who’ll be feeling flush after winning the £100,000 BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund. Not afraid of mixing gems, he counts Harry Styles as a fan. The star attended the celebration party at Soho Mews House.

bleueburnham.com

It’s America’s dream collab...

(Nike x Levi’s)

US powerhouses Levi’s and Nike have joined forces for a collectable collaboration. From denim Air Max 95s to a logo jacket and jeans co-ord, the campaign features hip-hop artist Larry June, WNBA player Paige Bueckers, NFL player Keon Coleman and designer Daniel Buezo.

Available from July 10, levi.com

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