The Best Swimwear Brands of the Summer

Wherever you plan to take a dip this summer – be it the calm waters of Mexico or the slightly choppier waves along the English coast – do it in swimwear you love

By: Shannon Peter

It's undoubtedly the cornerstone of your new season wardrobe, the item right at the top of your holiday packing list and the one you plan to centre all your best summer outfits around. So if swimwear is that important, then it's only right that you seek out the best swimwear brands of the summer to fulfil each and every one of your requirements.

And, boy, do we have some requirements. Sure, you need function, something that won't slip off halfway through a length of the pool with the security that'll allow you to jump off the side of a boat without concern. But more than that, you want something that's stylish and of-the-moment. Comfortable, in fact. Something that'll make the outfit, not hide underneath it.

Lucky for you, then, that you've landed on the Liberty edit of the best swimwear brands around. Do dive right in....

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Totême

The label of the moment, you’ll be hard pressed to find a style tastemaker that doesn’t have at least one Totême piece in their wardrobe. It’s a brand known for its collection of elevated basics in a signature (and rather understated) neutral colour palette. In swimwear terms, expect elevated textures, subtle monogramming and straight-cut silhouettes, like this Monogram Tofu Swimsuit, £140.

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Hunza G

The it-brand of modern day swimwear, holiday-goers flock to Hunza G's cult collections, season after season. Best known for its nostalgic, old school silhouettes (hello high cut legs), on-trend colourways and signature crinkle fabric, these are the kind of swimsuits you'll wear forever. The Brooke Sky Blue Crinkle Swimsuit, £155 tops our list of favourites.

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Stine Goya

Known for its spirited use of print, texture, colour and silhouette, adding a piece of Stine Goya is a surefire way to bring a little fun to your summer wardrobe. And perhaps swimwear is the best place to start? As playful as it is practical, the Angela Printed Swimsuit, £160 has a scooped back and open neckline, decked out in an of-the-moment checkerboard print.

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Peony

Australia has long been the heartland of elevated swimwear design, and Peony is one of its greatest exports. Matching charming prints with flattering cuts, these are the kind of swim pieces you'll buy now, but wear forever. Case in point: the Ruched Underwire One-Piece, £190 with its form-fitting shape and timeless floral print.

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Bohodot x Liberty Fabric

As one of our more recent Made with Liberty Fabric collections, this collaboration with Spanish swimwear brand Bohodot sees our beloved archive prints reimagined in swimsuit and bikini form and there's plenty to love about each piece. Take the Fantasy Land One-Piece Vol Swimsuit, £115 as a case in point. With its one shoulder design, wide ruffle neckline and a distinctively tropical print, it'll make you feel like you're relaxing on a Caribbean beach, even if you're really just at the local lido.

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