The newest addition to fashion label Paper London is a capsule swimwear collection, Plage – frilly, luxe and ultra-feminine one-pieces, that are also affordable. Their A-list followers include Taylor Swift, Solange Knowles, Margot Robbie and Kate Hudson paperlondon.com. Swimsuit, £185, Paper London,fenwick.co.uk. Earrings, £7, Freedom, topshop.com. Heels, £495, Rupert Sanderson, net-a-porter.com
This sleek sculptural swimwear brand merges high-fashion with advanced technology. The core collection is completely reversible, while Resort 2018 introduces a new single-layer collection. The fabrics are quick drying with UV protection and resistance to chlorine and body lotions. Swimsuit, £170,wardwhillas.com. Earrings, £12.99,mango.com
Notable for its crinkle-stretch fabric and the cut-out mini dress Julia Roberts wore in Pretty Woman, Hunza G was originally established in the 1980s. The London-based brand relaunched 30 years later under creative director Georgiana Huddart, creating bikinis and swimsuits in its signature fabric. Bikini top (sold as set), £135,hunzag.com. Earrings, £340,dinnyhall.com
Former ballerina and longtime surfer Marysia Dobrzanska Reeves founded Marysia, and scalloped-edge swimwear has become her signature. It is made from premium Italian fabrics and cut by hand in a couture factory. Among her loyal customers is Gwyneth Paltrow. Swimsuit, £295, marysia.com. Earrings, £190, dinnyhall.com
Diana Auria’s swimwear brand cleverly fuses playful cuts in delightfully bright colours and tongue-in-cheek prints with conscious innovation – the use of 100% recycled polyamide. This is one for the eco-conscious. Tecycled polyamide swimsuit, £90, auria-london.com
Founder and creative director Anna Laub launched Prism in 2009 as an optical brand, later developing it into a whole resort-wear range from beachwear and swimwear to bags and espadrilles. Her focus is on the perfect fit for each body type, attention to craftsmanship, high-quality fabrics and detailing. Each top comes with detachable straps and the collection is made to mix and match. Bikini top, £110, and matching bottoms, £70, bothprismlondon.com. Earrings, £340,dinnyhall.com
Swimwear brand Lelloue is the brainchild of PPQ’s creative director Amy Molyneaux and co-founder Helen Johnson. Their high-cut shapes and pure silk fabrics in black and gold exude 1990s glamour. Choose from a full one-piece with a flowing kaftan or a bikini and pyjama suit combination. Bikini, £133, lelloue.com. Earrings, £340,dinnyhall.com. Hair and make-up: Cooper at State Management. Model: Erin at IMG Models. Photographer’s assistant: Joe Murphy. Fashion assistant: Bemi Shaw. Location: Marrakesh Country Club, Palm Springs
