Swimwear: the trendiest models for summer 2026

With the first sunny getaways on the horizon, a key question arises for your summer wardrobe: which swimsuit will you choose this season? Between models embodying current trends, timeless cuts that defy the years, and pieces designed to enhance every figure, the options are endless.

One thing is certain: the swimsuit is no longer just a holiday essential. As a true fashion piece, it reflects summer desires, styles, and inspirations. Discover our selection of must-have swimsuits for Summer 2026, perfect for packing in your suitcase without hesitation.

This summer, leopard print is more essential than ever as the must-have pattern of the season, making its way onto swimsuits with a distinctly contemporary elegance. At the intersection of wild spirit and refinement, it embodies a bold, assertive, and irresistibly glamorous femininity.

Available in both sculpting one-pieces, like the creations from Grain de Sable and Shan, as well as minimalist bikinis from Banana Moon, the wild print is reimagined through clean lines and a modern style. From iconic browns to softer, brighter tones, it asserts its character while gaining sophistication.

Retro-chic swimsuits shine with their iconic silhouettes. Inspired by the muses of the 50s to 70s, they reinterpret vintage codes with a resolutely contemporary approach: sculpting high-waisted bottoms, elegant necklines, draped details, and graphic prints with nostalgic accents.

This year, the retro aesthetic asserts itself in a more refined version than ever before. The lines are sleek, the cuts are designed to flatter the silhouette, while technical materials combine support, comfort, and elegance. Deep hues — black, chocolate, navy blue, or terracotta — blend with iconic stripes, reinterpreted polka dots, and patterns inspired by fashion archives.

At Karl Lagerfeld, this vintage spirit is expressed notably through graphic stripes that adorn both one-piece swimsuits and two-piece models, for a look that is both chic and timeless.

At the crossroads of timeless elegance and modernity, the chic retro swimsuit captivates with its naturally sophisticated allure. A statement piece that transcends trends and embodies a way of life where femininity, confidence, and style are one.

If there’s one piece that perfectly embodies the return of glamour this season, it’s the high-waisted swimsuit. A nod to the elegance of the 1950s, it has become one of the key silhouettes of the summer, reimagined in more modern, sophisticated, and resolutely fashionable versions.

Appreciated for its ability to structure the silhouette while offering impeccable comfort, the high-waisted bottom cinches the waist, lengthens the legs, and subtly enhances curves. Far from its sometimes-modest retro image, it is reinvented through graphic cuts, integrated belts, considered cut-outs, or even couture details that give it a contemporary feel.

Among the season's most desirable models, Balmain reinterprets this iconic piece with its signature glamour and sculptural lines that elegantly enhance your silhouette. In a more fashion-forward vein, Maio Paris captivates with its creations featuring perfect cuts and couture aesthetics, designed to transcend seasons with style.

This year, designers are betting on elegant palettes: deep black, chocolate, ecru, navy, or terracotta. Paired with a structured balconette, a sculpting bandeau, or a minimalist triangle, high-waisted swimwear creates an outfit that’s just as chic on the sand as it is poolside.

Graphic, vibrant, and resolutely fashionable, asymmetric swimwear is establishing itself as one of the key silhouettes of the summer. With their bold cut-outs, bare shoulders, and architectural lines, they are reinventing swimwear by injecting it with a more unique dimension. This season, they are adorned with vibrant colours – sun-kissed orange, poppy red, lagoon blue, or tangy lemon – that capture the light and celebrate a free and confident femininity.

At the intersection of minimalism and creative expression, the colorful asymmetrical swimsuit becomes more than just swimwear: a true style statement, designed to turn heads from the beach to the pool.

With ruffles at SAISON 1865, tied at the neck at Shan or featuring double straps at Coperni, the swimsuit is reinvented under the influence of the greatest fashion houses. Play of volumes, couture details and bold cuts: brands compete in creativity to imagine unique models, capable of making all the difference this summer.

This summer, men's swimwear becomes a true essential for your summer wardrobe. Shorter, streamlined cuts favour a modern, easy-to-wear silhouette. In terms of colour palette, natural hues — sand, khaki, terracotta, or deep blue — dominate, while vibrant colours add a bolder touch.

Prints are refined with graphic or nautical-inspired patterns, as seen on the Polo Ralph Lauren model or Maison Labiche. Versatility is also key: designed to go from the beach to the city, swim shorts pair just as well with a lightweight shirt as they do with a knit polo.

Finally, recycled materials, technical fabrics, and quick-drying properties reflect a growing focus on comfort and responsibility. Blending chic minimalism with sportswear influences, the men's swimwear asserts its status as a true fashion piece.

Thus, Summer 2026 confirms a more assertive approach to swimwear, where style, comfort, and personality converge. For women, clean lines are paired with sophisticated details, while men embrace more elaborate silhouettes and bold colours.