The story of swimwear is one of changing shapes, attitudes and technology. Abigail Turner charts the evolution of swimming fashion. Yorkshire, the birthplace of quintessentially British brand Marks & Spencer, is the ideal place to start a journey through the history of swimwear. The M&S Company Archive at the University
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swimwear is a perilous pursuit. Common questions which may arise while on your mission include: can I actually justify spending more on a bikini than I did on flights? Is a Brazilian cut only OK on Copacabana beach or Love Island? And will that neon colourblock cut-out one-piece bought in
Continue ReadingSwimwear Trends To Look Out For This Year
Experiment with your swimwear and invest in one-piece swimsuits with D-rings and laces, halter pieces and colourful bikinis, say experts. Fashion experts have listed the latest trends: * One-piece design: If you feel shy in exposing your whole body, the one-piece swimsuit design is the perfect solution for you. They
Continue ReadingSurprising tips from swimwear designer to the stars reveal how you can sizzle on the beach
The prospect of putting on a bathing suit is enough to fill most women with dread. But to those of you worrying about cellulite or the size of your bottom as you prepare for your holiday, I say: relax. Nearly two decades as a swimwear designer have taught me that
Continue ReadingFashion: How to buy swimwear that fits and flatters
As the holidays begin, Rebecca Siddall and Stephanie Smith have tips on how to make swimwear-buying less stressful. Plus sales picks. No two words scare most women quite like “swimwear shopping”, from pale, pasty limbs to the unflattering changing room lights that many shops seem to insist upon. However, it
Continue ReadingResort ’18 swimwear: Romantic chic
New York designer Kristian Chase has traveled the world from an early age. As a fashion swimwear designer, he followed in the footsteps of his mother, who has been a part of the creative team of Conde Nast for the past two decades. He cut his teeth in the business
Continue ReadingSS18 Key Swimwear Concepts
Trendstop’s swimwear experts present the key directions that will be informing the SS18 swimwear market. Fresh from the latest edition of the Moda City swimwear event in Paris and hot off the Resort SS18 runways, these not-to-be-missed trends showcase the silhouettes and styling techniques that will be crucial in inspiring
Continue ReadingSwimwear Is All About Glamour In Ocean Drive Magazine’s New Issue
CBS4’s Lisa Petrillo was behind the scenes at Ocean Drive Magazine’s annual July/August swim issue featuring Canadian super model Kate Bock on the cover. Model Mariana Downing showed off the latest looks for the swim insert in the magazine poolside and beach side at the Diplomat Beach in Hollywood. Stylist
Continue ReadingA guide to swimwear buying – with no changing room meltdowns
It’s that time of year again when hot-dogs-or-legs and idyllic sunrise photos are all you’ll see on your newsfeed. Whether you’re going to Cancun or Skegness this year, you’ll probably buy a swimsuit at some point and it can be a stressful experience. It’s easy to become caught up in
Continue ReadingFrom big busts to small budgets: how to solve every swimwear dilemma you’ve ever had
Shopping for swimwear is rarely fun – unless of course your reason for buying is that you’re heading to the Maldives for two weeks in the sun. To make it that bit easier, The Telegraph fashion team are on hand with their own swimwear woes and tips for how they’ve
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