As the temperatures start to rise, we all begin to feel the itch of cabin fever that accompanies a steady escalation into spring and summer. Seasonal closet transitions commence, and you replace your winter blues with thoughts of sunny days spent poolside, on European beaches, or on tropical getaways. And with that in mind, we’re bringing you the best luxury swimwear brands for every price point. Sure, you might already have a drawer full of cute Amazon swimsuits to choose from, but there’s nothing quite like parading around in a new designer suit, right?
From teeny bikinis to unique, high-end swimwear, the designers below are sure to cater to both occasion and taste, no matter what style suits your fancy. Toss any of these inside a designer beach bag along with SPF and your favorite summer sandals, and head for salty sea air (and don’t forget your bikini trimmer). Get a head start on summer and scroll down to see the 30 designer swimsuit brands we’re loving for 2024.
Nothing beats the classic string bikini. Inspired by the European swimwear market, 437 does simple swim silhouettes in buttery-soft fabric and flattering staple colors. Born out of a University house from the minds of Hyla Nayeri and Adrien Bettio, this brand has been spotted on A-list bikini queens like Sydney Sweeney, Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, and more.
Price range: $
Sizes: XS-2XL
Best for: The perfect bikini
Not only will you fall in love with Gonza’s styles, but you’re also sure to appreciate how comfortable they feel. Made with double-layered mesh, this Latina and Black-owned brand creates styles that stand out in the best way.
Price range: $$
Sizes: XS-2XL
Best for: Colorful, comfortable pieces
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This one’s for the girls! Handmade in L.A., SAME swim is designed by stylist and influencer Shea Marie. “I wanted to create something wearable but also very fashion forward. Something chic and classic with a twist that could appeal to all women,” Marie noted.
Price: $$$
Sizes: XS-L
Best for: Floral appliques and rosettes
The temps are hot, but Bananhot is hotter. This brand was an overnight sensation after best friends Neta and Noa watched demand skyrocket from their first post on Instagram. Sun-kissed prints and unique details (like the waterproof gold chain on this triangle style) make this brand a sizzling, summertime must-have.
Price range: $$
Sizes: XS-XL+
Best for: Sexy styles
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It’s never too early to start collecting resort-ready swimwear. Zimmerman mastered the out-of-office aesthetic in its swim line, abundant with feminine florals, soft colors, and delicate crochet.
Price range: $$$
Sizes: 4-10
Best for: Vacation-worthy prints
Global Favorite
Seafolly Bandeau One Piece Swimsuit
Now 12% Off
Too much of a good thing is a great thing, and Australia-based brand Seafolly gives just that: Hundreds of styles in every print, color, and fit imaginable.
Price: $$
Sizes: 4-14
Best for: Endless styles and prints
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Meaning “sand” in Samoan, ONEONE “signifies the union of two individual pieces to create one iconic style.” The bright, color-blocked styles are beloved by reviewers for surf, swim, sand, and beyond.
Price range: $
Sizes: XS-XL
Best for: Color-blocked swim and surf wear
Lack of accessibility to new clothes in her hometown of Uberlândia, Brazil led PatBO founder and creative director Patricia Bonaldi to begin sewing and designing clothes at a young age. Now, the elegance of PatBO’s couture evening wear is echoed in its swimwear line with feminine frills, embellished florals, and figure-flattering cuts.
Price range: $$
Sizes: XS-XL
Best for: Eye-catching fits and materials
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You can splish and splash worry-free in Zaful, because these trendy suits come in every color of the rainbow at a super affordable price point.
Price: $
Sizes: XS-XL
Best for: Budget-friendly styles
Lisa Moore knows about the importance of sun protection, which is why she created a swim line that’s as stylish as it is sun-conscious with Cover Swim. So if you’re logging hours of time in the sun or participating in water activities like paddle-boarding or surfing, you would be wise to consider this brand’s UPF protection (which blocks 98 percent of UV rays).
Price range: $$
Sizes: XS-XL
Best for: Water sports and sun protection
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Founded by Jannine Vinci and Isabella Cavalli in 2015, Oséree is an Italian swimwear brand that gets its name from the French verb “ose,” meaning “to dare.” Thus, it’s no surprise that sparkly maillots and two pieces are the brand’s signatures. If your vibe skews “extra,” its fringy beaded styles are most definitely for you.
Price range: $$$
Sizes: S-XL
Best for: Glittery, shimmery moments
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.
Price range: $$
Sizes: XS-XL
Best for: Trendy prints and minimalist silhouettes
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Looking for ultra-comfortable swimwear that makes you feel confident basking in the sun? Look no further; Monday Swimwear has you covered. The brand features size-inclusive styles with cup sizes made to fit up to an E or F cup. You’ll find minimalist designs to hold onto forever.
Price range: $$
Sizes: 0-18
Best for: Sporty designs with a feminine touch
Since its launch in 2016, Good American has become a hub for great-fitting denim, easy basics, and now, swimwear. Think unexpected minimalist designs that hug you in all the right places, and true to the brand’s ethos, it’s all offered in an inclusive size range.
Price range: $$
Sizes: XS-5XL
Best for: Minimalist designs in extended sizing
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Aussie-backed but Italian-inspired, Cin Cin swimwear captures the relaxed luxury of the ’70s. Think: soft kaleidoscopic prints and ring details that would make a Bond Girl swoon. But that’s not all—Cin Cin swim is also made of Repreve fabric, a fully traceable and certified recycled material that is made from post-consumer plastic bottle waste.
Price range: $$
Sizes: XS-XL
Best for: Flirty and sophisticated details
A Missoni zigzag swimsuit is the Rolls-Royce of bikinis. Consider it the gold standard of luxury swimwear, not to mention an investment that will never go out of style. Seriously, these knit suits have been a staple since the ’60s.
Price range: $$$$
Sizes: 0-10
Best for: Colorful luxury
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Solid & Striped single-handedly resurrected the basic one-piece in 2014, but it has come a long, fashionable way since. These suits always have a touch of ’70s nostalgia without looking frumpy.
Price range: $$$
Sizes: XS-XL
Best for: Classic one-pieces and poolside basics
Instagram Favorite
Frankies Bikinis Nick Triangle Halter Bikini Top
Now 69% Off
If you’re looking for an on-trend style, search no further than Frankie’s Bikinis. It ticks off all the Insta-favorite hits, like tie-dye, cloud prints, terry cloth, and more. Tag the brand and you’ll get a chance to be reposted on its grid, which boasts over 1.3 million followers.
Price range: $$
Sizes: XS-XL
Best for: Must-have swimsuit trends
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Harkening back to the maximalist glamour of the ’80s, Oceanus is all about jewels, gems, and bedazzlement. If you’re going out in the sun, you might as well sport something gleaming, right? All items are made with environmentally friendly textiles with hand-embroidered Swarovski crystals. It’s swimwear you can brag about.
Price range: $$$
Sizes: XS-XXL
Best for: Beachy glitz and glamour
Aerie makes some of the most flattering swimwear that never, ever falls off. Seriously, we will wipe out while surfing, and its two-piece bikinis somehow stay in place as we’re rocked by a huge wave.
Price range: $
Sizes: XXS-2XL
Best for: Sporty, comfortable (and affordable) pieces
Dale Arden Chong
Senior Fashion Commerce Editor
Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com, where she edits and reports on the latest trends, labels, and designers in the fashion space to bring you the best items that will elevate your wardrobe. With a passion for great sartorial stories and getting dressed (as well as a knack for nerding out over the details), she has a robust knowledge of high-quality design, construction, and materials based on testing hundreds of products over her eight-plus years in the industry, writing stories for Glamour, Who What Wear, Entertainment Tonight, and others. So, if you ask her for a shopping recommendation, she’ll give you five picks plus her honest, unfiltered opinions. Dale graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Communication Design. In 2015, she was a finalist for the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award in the Online category of “Commentary/Analysis/Trend” for her article “Calvin Klein Underwear: What Is Plus Size?” Outside of the style world, her hobbies include cooking, playing tennis, ceramics, and watching BTS dance videos on YouTube, among other things. Follow her on Instagram at @dalearden.
Meg Donohue
Associate Fashion Commerce Editor
Meg (she/her) is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com, where she specializes in shopping stories spanning the fashion, home, and lifestyle categories. Over the past three years, she has devoted countless hours to researching brands, testing hundreds (maybe even thousands!) of products, and deep-diving into market and consumer trends. Her favorite job responsibilities consist of co-writing the monthly series Same Same But Different and curating the fashion market for ELLE Escapes. Meg graduated magna cum laude from the Missouri School of Journalism with an emphasis on magazine editing. In 2020, one of her feature stories in the service article category was recognized by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. The year prior, the Society of Professional Journalists named voxmagazine.com “Best Affiliated Magazine” in its Mark of Excellence Awards, when she was on staff. Meg’s stories have appeared on Cosmopolitan, Town & Country, Harper’s Bazaar, and Good Housekeeping, among many other outlets. Her personal passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and gardening. You can find her in New York, where she lives, or on Instagram, where she also lives. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.