What is it:
Christmas is just over, but the fashion industry is already looking ahead to the upcoming summer season and ringing in the New Year with a new trend – the metallic bikini. At the international swimwear fashion weeks, materials with a metallic effect and shiny fabrics appeared in all collections, giving a glimpse of the upcoming swimwear trends. The extravagant choice of materials gives the bikinis a futuristic style and ensures a bold beach look.
Why you should order it:
Metallic bikinis particularly appeal to partygoers and many of the designs that use materials with metallic effects emphasize this style. Fashion brands and retailers are already preparing for the summer festival season and swimwear with metallic effects is essential. The shiny bikinis offer festival visitors the opportunity for an extravagant look, but also appeal to customers who are looking for a change from conventional swimwear. The look is available in numerous variations that are not only stylish, but also offer functionality and convenience.
Where we saw him:
Metallic bikinis have been ubiquitous at international swimwear fashion weeks, primarily presented by brands that focus on party-ready styles. OMG Swimwear showcased a glossy strapless two-piece with a ruched hem and beaded detailing at the waist. Axil Swim and Luli Fama integrated a pattern reminiscent of fish scales into the iridescent colors of their swimwear, taking cues from the mermaidcore trend. The Namilia label also showed glittering bikinis in its ready-to-wear collection, as well as a bikini top made from a reworked Birkin bag from Hermès.
How to style it:
Although bikinis are usually worn unstyled on the beach and for swimming, they can also be incorporated into a look for other occasions. Wrap skirts are a great mix-and-match option and are easy to put on and take off for a day at the pool or beach. To spice up this look, you can take a cue from other catwalk trends: The ‘Coastal Cowgirl’ trend combines Western-style boots and hats with elements of the relaxed Californian lifestyle. In combination with bikinis, the look offers an exciting alternative to classic beachwear.
While the metallic bikini is a bold choice for a relaxed day at the beach, it offers a way to create a stylish and bold summer look for parties and festivals.
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This translated post previously appeared on FashionUnited.uk. Translation and editing: Pia Schulz