Sun and Sand: Swimwear Brands You Need to Know in 2026

Dreary subzero days. Weeks of endless cold that makes us shiver. Up north, news of snowstorms blowing into town became the topic of every discussion. While you are hunkering down to brace the freezing wind of winter, we know you're dreaming of a well deserved escape to a beach somewhere. Your imagination might be conjuring images of California waves in Malibu, tropical getaways to the Turks and Caicos’s golden Caribbean sands, or far away trips to the enchanting Maldives’ aquamarine shores.

Feeding into your imaginations, here are the bathing suits and bikinis that will inspire you to pack up and set off for a sun drenched adventure. We’ve scouted choices with high quality materials like lycra blends that adapt to stretch and shape retention, as well as those with unique designs like artisanal beadwork craftsmanship or eye-catching prints. From UV protection, resistance to chlorine and fading, and pure visual appeal, all elements have been considered. Whether you're an avid swimmer or surfer who prioritizes durability or a poolside princess who is interested more in beachy aesthetics, you will enjoy exploring our edit of both comforting and artful swim pieces.

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Fashionable Favorite Frankies Bikinis

Popular with influencers and shoppers, this mother daughter brand was founded by Mimi and Francesca Aiello in Malibu. Growing up on the West Coast beach, Francesca was inspired to create her own custom skimpy, sexy silhouettes after seeing a confident woman on the California beach in one she could never find. Known for viral collaborations with famous figures like Gigi Hadid and Sofia Richie, the Instagram phenomenon brand always knows how to straddle between the sensual and girlish with new collections.

Riviera Ritz Eres Paris

With their parent company being Chanel, Eres Paris has a high end reputation to uphold. Eres Paris values quality, longevity, and investment pieces that are truly one of a kind in regards to craftsmanship and design. The simplicity of their selection can be divisive, but remains true to their codes. You’ll find über lux monotone pieces and color blocked, cut out silhouettes amongst their trademarks. Nothing wrong with taking one of these to Nice or St. Tropez.

Aussie Aura Peony

Named after the flower that welcomes the arrival of summer, this soft and romantic Australian brand is as delicately lovely as its namesake floral. Designed in a studio by the sea, the small company swimwear and resortwear brand uses custom fabrics and in house textiles to design timeless collections that have been featured in the likes of Vogue. The brand holds a reverence for nature and is dedicated to sustainable practices. The swoon worthy romantic silhouettes are saturated with old world, rose tinted nostalgia.

Get Away Goddess With Jean

At With Jéan, female co-founder Evangeline revisits her Greek roots in this European coastline inspired label. From hopping across the Cycladic islands landscape to enjoying late nights at a beachside taverna near the coast, Evangeline embodies her brand’s laid back Greek heritage by delivering chic, comfortable silhouettes perfect for chill book reading days on Folegandros to unforgettable sunsets in Sifnos. Channel a modern day Greek goddess and languish in the warm, sun drenched landscape in these sculptural pieces.

Trendy Triangl Triangl

Celebrating 2016 is all anyone can discuss at the moment. The nostalgia for sun soaked Los Angeles, pink filters, Starbucks runs in strappy bikinis and cut off shorts is everywhere. At only 12 in NY, I remember being obsessed with my color blocked Triangl ikini that every west coast cool girl had to have. Triangl is undeniably an iconic swimwear brand that will see a resurgence this year as a nod to the flower crown Snapchat days here to blast from the past.

Destination Doll Faithfull The Brand

The brainchild of Australian Sarah Jane Abrahams and Norwegian Helle Them Enger, the Bali and Sydney based brand combines the heritage of several destinations. Having met on an island in Bali, the design duo makes summer a daily ritual. Infusing their brand with the laid back Australian ethos, Scandinavian design language, and Balinese island dream, the team makes independently crafted pieces imbued with color, texture, and nostalgia. Serene campaigns like La Casa, inspired by Casa Pedregal, Mexico City, imbue a sense of wanderlust and ease into their worldly point of view.

Rock n’ Roll Riot Dipped in Blue Bikinis

As a member of the Chrome Hearts family, Frankie Belle Stark grew up in Malibu with the design ethos of the legendary rock aligned global brand in her blood. Dipped in Blue Bikinis stemmed from her and her friend Kono Lulu’s love for sandy, wave filled days on the California coast. Worn by the likes of model Gabriette, the brand is unafraid to inject a healthy dose of rebellion and swagger that sets it apart from other bikini labels. You’ll find glittering skull crosses on skimpy sets and prints designed to look like black and white newspaper headings on it girls. All is designed and made in Los Angeles.

Retro Romantic AguaByAguaBendita

Agua by Agua Bendita is a world of romance, retro references, and unapologetic frivolity. Perfect for those who want to enter a world of unbridled fantasy of floral motifs and Bridgerton-esque elegance, the female founded eco conscious Latin American heritage brand knows great craftsmanship. Indulgent and feminine, trademarks of the brand’s swimwear line include intricate details, embroidery, ruffled trims, hand stitched crystals, vintage silhouettes, and embroidered accents. With names like Primavera and Wisteria, the collections invoke the brand’s unapologetic romance.

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