Sunkissed Luxe

A bikini this clever is not going to sit quietly in your drawer. It’s got all the confidence of a Bond girl at a casino, who knows the odds are rigged but absolutely could not care less. With its halter neck ties, customisable fit and a top that says ‘keyhole cut-out’ but means ‘look at me’, this two-piece is equal parts show-off and shapeshifter. There’s nothing fussy about the modern straps and cheeky triangular cups, but the devil - as always - is in the details. A ruched base on the bust gives everything a little lift without copping to it and the bottoms are cut high to lengthen legs without a single squat. Some call that magic.

Highly stretchy with tie sides you can knot, bow, or let dangle, this set doesn’t take itself too seriously but feels like it might start collecting numbers poolside. Premium swim fabric is soft enough to be mistaken for loungewear, but truly made for actual water, unlike that ‘swimsuit’ one gets from an unnamed high street retailer. With no wire in sight and removable padding for freedom of movement (and preference!), its only real agenda is making you look as sun-kissed as possible.

With enough coverage to still be invited back to Aunt Sue’s beach house next summer, it’s the fit-and-flatter bikini you’ll never want to take off. This one was made for languid days in and out of the pool - preferably with martinis shaken right next to it.