DeMellier.
The Capri Natural Raffia & & Black Smooth.
MISSONI.
Mare Crochet-Knit Triangle Halterneck Bikini.
Adriana Degreas.
La Mer Coquillage High-Rise Bikini.
J.Crew.
Heritage Ccoopback One-Piece Swimsuit.
KN: Were also seeing easy triangle string swimsuits and then also pieces with this actually elegant metal hardware that have a throwback ambiance– Tory Burch comes to mind. They have these clip one-pieces that are actually quite. And after that in regards to actual colorways, I think this is a place where you cant fail by adhering to a neutral. Whether thats black or white or even a color like navy, burgundy, or something were calling “martini olive green” thats actually emerging right now. But then, if you desire something thats stylish yet still classic, you can also go in the instructions of a Missoni zigzag thats truly timeless but colorful and fun.
Welcome to The Who What Wear Podcast. Believe of it as your direct line to the designers, stylists, appeal tastemakers, professionals, and editors who are shaping the fashion-and-beauty world. Subscribe to The Who What Wear Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Its time to break out the scoop-neck one-pieces, raffia totes, and jelly sandals: The Who What Wear 2024 Summer Swim Report has formally arrived.For the newest episode of The Who What Wear Podcast, Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols and associate editor Sierra Mayhew sit down with Editor in Chief Kat Collings to report on the biggest trends in swimwear this season, that include whimsical, under-the-sea themes and childish prints. Theyre likewise providing us the lowdown on the coolest brands at every price point– plus what bags, cover-ups, and jewelry you need to level up any swim fit. (Hint: Adding beauties to your swimsuit is a must.) If your listener concern made it into the episode, be sure to listen to the full episode to hear! For excerpts from their conversation, scroll below.I cant wait to get your expert viewpoints on all the brand names and trends we ought to have on our radars this summer season. If you are seeing anything in terms of new silhouettes that are just emerging, … Im curious. … And exists anything reemerging that weve seen before, however possibly its back in style?Sierra Mayhew: One of the reemerging trends that Im most excited about is a balconette bra. Its sort of like among those swimsuit tops that has underwire in it, and it mimics lingerie– its one of those lingerie/swimwear minutes. And usually when I think about lingerie, I think about something more outrageous, however this is a design that feels classy and modest while still being very lovely. And after that also, I like swimming, and I feel truly supported in it.Swim in it! What a principle– its in fact gon na be functional. I know were all about type here at Who What Wear, but I love something that checks both boxes. Ive been seeing that a lot too. It feels a little like pinup, retro in a really adorable way. Its really feminine. Im into it. SM: I likewise enjoy the retro briefs that weve been seeing. It initially truly stood out to me during the Miu fashion program for spring/summer in 2024, and Ive seen a great deal of brands follow fit, which has been fun.
Inform me about fashion jewelry and hats.KN: For fashion jewelry, I in fact recently composed a story on collar pendants, which [is] almost like using a bangle around your neck– a choker, a little thicker, possibly– and generally in a tube-like metal. One of the expert precious jewelry brand names that I cant stop considering is Jessica McCormack, and she has an actually beautiful version with a diamond appeal hanging off the front. However there [ are] variations at all cost points. And after that, as you were pointing out earlier, Kat, 80s earrings are going strong. We saw them a lot last summertime, and theyre still wildly popular, whether youre wearing as earrings or to adorn a bikini strap or the strap of a gown, like were seeing on TikTok. A couple of brands are really doing this well– Méga by stylist Dani Michelle [Ed. Note: Check out Michelles episode of The Who What Wear Podcast!] has really excellent variations, as well as Heaven Mayhem. I think well continue to see those be really big this summer.SM: I enjoy a bucket hat still. I seem like that emerged as a beachwear trend a while ago, and its still a minute– like, a crochet pail hat simply never fails. It has a lot of character and fun.
Im curious, for the more ageless folks who are listening, what are some cuts and colors you d recommend?Kristen Nichols: In the fashion area as an entire this year, weve actually seen this return to more classy pieces, more investment-worthy classics, and so its actually not a surprise to me that were seeing that translate to swimwear. I believe where were seeing this come across is the rise of one-pieces in general. Were seeing these 90s- inspired scoop-neck one-pieces.
This interview has been modified and condensed for clarity. Next, take a look at our interview with Laura Harrier.
Shani Shemer.
Rosalin Bikini Top.
Miu Miu.
Logo-Embroidered Bikini Bottoms.
Paradise Mayhem.
Mini Knot Mixed.
Okay, I feel like I have an excellent manage on whats trending in the real swimsuits we should be buying, but certainly, its about the complete look. Curious if you have any accessories on your radar that are terrific to bring with you on vacation?KN: I thought we d seen it all when it pertained to raffia bags, however I think we havent, due to the fact that they continue to get reinvented. Theres a brand called DeMellier thats an editor favorite for work totes, but they likewise have a lot of really cool raffia bags. And then were also seeing a lot of designers brought out raffia versions of their iconic bags: the Ferragamo Hug Bag, the St. Laurent Icare lug simply recently dropped in raffia. And after that I believe Loewe does excellent raffia bags every summertime, and theres always a brand-new version. The style Im considering this summer is this striped variation, and its truly pretty, like a brown-and-taupe colorway of the Puzzle bag. Of course, you can get a raffia bag at actually any cost point. Those are a couple of that stick out in the designer area, however.
I feel like were seeing an under-the-sea resurgence minute, and I desire to hear more about this because everyone likes to be a mermaid in the summertime. Ive seen it on so many cool people on my Instagram feed. And I started to see other brand names also include seashells and ocean-like prints and starfish and other sea animals.
H&M.
Balconette Bikini Top.
Im curious, for the more timeless folks who are listening, what are some cuts and colors you d recommend?Kristen Nichols: In the fashion area as an entire this year, weve truly seen this return to more stylish pieces, more investment-worthy classics, and so its really not a surprise to me that were seeing that translate to swimwear. KN: Were also seeing basic triangle string bikinis and then likewise pieces with this really sophisticated metal hardware that have a throwback vibe– Tory Burch comes to mind. We saw them a lot last summertime, and theyre still extremely popular, whether youre using as earrings or to adorn a bikini strap or the strap of a gown, like were seeing on TikTok. I think well continue to see those be actually huge this summer.SM: I love a container hat still.
It first really stuck out to me throughout the Miu fashion show for spring/summer in 2024, and Ive seen a lot of brand names follow fit, which has actually been enjoyable.
