11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis

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Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial kickoff to the summer season. Relaxing by the pool on opening weekend; shopping in new destinations or traveling to locations near or far, like the Hamptons, to soak in the sun throughout the long weekend.

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As seen via WWD Weekend’s May Issue Swim Editorial, “Dive In,” beach-ready dress code includes sleek, sophisticated and playful swim bikinis and one-piece swimsuits for summer 2024.

Expanding on the look, eye-catching bikinis to “add to cart” this season touch on the 90s minimalism trend, as seen via a sleek baby yellow number from Mango, or one-shoulder set from Rick Owens.

Color continues to thrive in the swimwear market, and while there are plenty of girlish and couquette-tinged printed styles, a new bold sensibility has emerged through the uptick of color-blocking, as seen from Staud’s Sea collection. Ditto to brightly colored bikinis with color-contrasting bindings, available in almost every candy-colored hue from Frankies Bikinis designer Francesca Aiello’s Sweet Shop-themed collection. Red hot swimwear also continues to be a hot ticket item, with myriad monochrome fiery silhouettes available from Skims, or striped crinkle sets from popular label Hunza G.

In addition, simple string, bustier and high-leg bikini silhouettes are looking fresh with fashion-forward with jewelry-like hardware details or shimmering sequin and metallic hues, as seen from Loewe’s most recent Paul’s Ibiza collection, Australian label Sir, Oseree (who offers plenty of water-friendly sequined numbers), Heavy Manners and Same Los Angeles swimwear.

Here, WWD curates an edit of the 11 essential bikinis to carry shoppers through summer 2024.

11 Essential Summer Bikinis for Summer 2024

Frankie’s Bikinis
Frankie’s Bikinis
Heavy Manners
Heavy Manners
Hunza G
Hunza G

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11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis
11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis

Frankie's Bikinis Lumia Triangle Bralette Bikini Top

Buy Now at Frankie's Bikinis $80


11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis
11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis

Hunza G Bonnie Bikini Set

Buy Now at FWRD $254


11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis
11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis

It's Now Cool The 90s Duo Crop Bikini

Buy Now at It's Now Cool $70


11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis
11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis

Loewe Bikini Top and Bottoms in Technical Jersey

Buy The Top at Loewe $390

Buy The Bottoms at Loewe $390


11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis
11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis

Reformation Verne Bikini Top and Campo Bikini Bottons

$98

Buy The at Reformation

$88

Buy The Bottoms at Reformation


11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis
11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis

Same Los Angeles Spiral Bandeau Top and Spiral 90s Bottom

$112 $140 20% off

Buy The Top At Same

$96 $120 20% off

Buy The Bottoms at same


11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis
11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis

Sir Linocut String Triangle Top and Brief

$100

Buy The Top at Sir

$100

Buy The Brief at Sir


11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis
11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis

Skims Micro Scoop Bikini Top and Signature Swim Hipster Bottoms

$38

Buy The Top at skims

Buy The Bottoms at Skims $38


11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis
11 Essential Summer 2024 Bikinis

Staud Jo Balconette Bikini and Gemma Bikini Bottom

$140

Buy the top at staud

$95

Buy the bottoms at staud


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