25 Designer Bikinis That Look Chic and Luxurious

last updated 12 August 2022

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Even as the glow of my recent vacation to Italy wears off, I'm still trying to re-create that coastal beachy vibe at home. And my patio has become my source of capturing that vacation feeling. As I sit on my outdoor chairs and sip on a homemade (and poorly mixed) cocktail, in my mind it's an Aperol Spritz and I'm aboard a yacht along the pastel shores of the Amalfi Coast. It's a bit of a stretch, and a long way from anywhere in Italy, but what's been helping me at least transport there mentally, is wearing a chic designer bikini.

As much as I love a good bargain, even I succumb to the beauty of a designer swimsuit. From the luxurious-looking fabrics to the one-of-a-kind details, it's really hard to pass up a fancy bikini when the design is right. Right now, I've been loving brands like Mara Hoffman and Oseree, who really bring it with their prints and fabric choices. Even if I don't make it to the beach, my swimsuit will surely spark some joy. Below, I'm presenting 25 bikinis that really bring it with the luxury vibes. You may not own a yacht just yet, but wearing one of these, you'll certainly feel like you do. Keep scrolling to check them all out.

Haight

Ligia Underwired Bikini Top

A balconette bra can help create the illusion of a lifted bust.
Shop the matching Crepe Bikini Briefs ($99).

House of Aama

Check Bikini Set

Flossing tops are a big bikini trend taking over this year.

Oseree

Lumire Bicolor Bandeau Set

Gen Z will appreciate this one.

Maygel Coronel

Juanita Ruffled Bikini

Exaggerated ruffles give this a sophisticated edge.

Moré Noir

Elevated Essentials Shirred Bandeau Bikini

Get some extra use out of your designer bikini tops and wear them with jeans.

Pucci

Africana-print triangle bikini

I'm always a sucker for an artsy retro print.

Versace

Printed Triangle Halterneck Bikini Top

Logo mania continues its stronghold.
Shop the matching Printed Bikini Briefs ($325).

Danielle Guizio

Lure Bikini Top

The designer makes more than cool sweatsuits and edgy tops. Her swim collection is really worth an extra look.
Shop the matching Lure Bikini Bottom ($80).

Ganni

Printed Bikini Top

This Ganni print was already a favorite of mine this season, so imagine my shock when I found out it's also featured on a bikini.
Shop the matching Printed Bikini Briefs ($85).

Emilio Pucci

Printed Bandeau Bikini

Emilio Pucci prints will forever be a timeless classic.

Nensi Djoka

Butterfly Bandeau Bikini Top

The bright orange halter top is super unique.
Shop the matching Butterfly Bikini Briefs ($192).

Oseree

Paillettes Sporty Bra 90s Bottom Set

This almost feels too fancy to wear in the water, but I'll do it anyway.

Gil Rodriguez

Isla Margarita Bikini Top

Gil Rodriguez is a master at creating figure-hugging pieces that mold to your every curve.
Shop the matching Isla Margarita Bikni Briefs ($98).

Missoni

Mare Printed Halterneck Bikini

This print brings instantly joy to my face.

Cult Gaia

Ceres Bikini Top

Shop the matching Ceres Bikini Bottom ($118).
It's taking everything in me not to buy five Cult Gaia swimsuits. They're that good.

The Attico

Coated Halterneck Bikini

I mean, come on, how incredible is this bikini?

Gucci

GG Crystal Bikini

I'm all for a brazen approach to logos.

Cala De La Cruz

Isabella Polka-Dot Bikini Top

This is sweet without feeling overly juvenile.
Shop the matching Harper High-Rise Bikini Briefs ($138).

Maiyo

Bia Bikini Set

I'm all for a retro vibe.

Vix Swimwear

Cindy Erin Bikini Top

There's something that feels very Bond girl about this.
Shop the matching Cindy Hot Pants Bikini Bottom ($116).

Christopher Esber

Tie-detailed Ruched Bikini Top

I'm already a huge fan of Christopher Esber's ready-to-wear collection, and the designer's swimwear line is equally modern.
Shop the matching Odessa Bikini Briefs ($185).

Isa Boulder

Rope Twisted Ruched Stretch-Satin Underwired Bikini Top

This is already en route to my mailbox.
Shop the matching Fullweave Satin Bikini Briefs ($185).

Ulla Johnson

Azores Bikini Top

Nothing like a dose of tangerine orange to brighten up a trip to the beach.
Shop the matching Bikini Briefs ($115).

Stella McCartney

Embellished Bikini Top

The delicate pearl details are next level.
Shop the matching Bikini Briefs ($220).

Bottega Veneta

One-Shoulder Seersucker Bikini

Who knew Bottega Veneta made bikinis?!

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Indya Brown is a fashion editor, stylist, and writer living in Los Angeles. While going to school at Columbia University in New York City, she got her feet wet in the fashion industry interning at Elle magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and New York magazine's The Cut. After graduating in 2016, she joined The Cut as a fashion assistant, eventually working her way up to fashion editor. There, she worked on a multitude of projects, including styling inbook feature stories for New York magazine's print issue, writing and pitching market stories for The Cut, and serving as fashion lead for The Cut's branded content. While New York has been her home for over 10 years, she moved to Los Angeles in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 for a new chapter. Now she is a fashion market editor for Who What Wear, focusing on emerging designers, rising trends on and off the internet, interior design, and BIPOC creatives and brands. Aside from her duties as a fashion market editor, Brown is also a freelance stylist and writer, working on national print and video commercial campaigns for Sephora, The Independent, and Cadillac. Her bylines also include Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and The New York Times. But once the computer goes down and the emails turn off, she's likely eating her way through Koreatown, hunting down vintage furniture, scoping out new outrageous nail designs to try, or taking a hot cycling class.