Savage Solstice

Bit of a show-stopper, this one. If you’ve ever looked at your beach wardrobe and thought, “Meh,” then here’s an answer - as bold as reality TV but with better lines. And it really is all about the lines. The swimsuit’s sense of drama starts with those wild, contrasting panels, channeling the sort of confidence you’d hope to find in a Bond villain’s lair or on a super yacht moored somewhere impossibly glamorous. There’s something undeniably powerful about animal print against a block of high-impact colour - or hey, that all-over animal look with enough attitude to scare the local lifeguards off their posts.

And check out that plunging neckline - like it was designed for someone who hears “minimum coverage” and thinks, “Why bother with the minimum?” The crisscrossed belts aren’t just there for flair - they actually cinch and hug where you want them to, creating definition and an hourglass shape even if you haven’t seen your Pilates instructor since lockdown. Twin ties wrap right around the waist and secure at the back with a proper knot - no fiddly hooks or snaps to undo themselves in the surf. It’s about sharp design as much as sensuous cut-outs and high legs meant for strutting.

The fabric? That sleek polyester-elastane blend every pool goddess wishes for. It stretches where it should, dries quickly (handy for those impromptu bar runs), and manages to stay snug even after a full day playing beach cricket. Removable padding means flexibility across bust shapes; the double-lined interior means nobody’s putting on an accidental sideshow when things get wet.

Don’t let all that sexy cut fool anyone - there’s support built into every detail of this one-piece. Sizing is generous too: bust goes up to 65 inches in L (with room for up to 45 inches in hip). The waist fits between 28.5-35.5 inches depending on your chosen size, which makes it accessible for more than a handful of lucky genetically blessed types.

It’s fearless but practical. Sensual but comfortable (in every way). Swimmers can wear it to tan, swim laps, stroll along the sand, or even pair with denim shorts post-swim for cocktails at sunset. A swimsuit that knows how to have fun without sacrificing on quality or good design is one worth telling stories about - even if those stories involve trying to explain why you needed another leopard print swimsuit in your collection…