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� THE DESIGNERS at
Debenhams range has a great
selection of swimwear from the
likes of Julien Macdonald and
Matthew Williamson. This
pretty heart tankini top from
Floozie by Frost French costs
£16 and comes with matching
bottoms, priced at £14.
� MARKS AND SPENCER
has a range of swimwear for
both men and women. This
season, womenswear is all
about high glamour. Swimsuits
are colourful and sexy, with cut
out backs and deep plunging
fronts with ornate fastenings
and beadings. Bikinis come in
bronze, black and white, with
sequin embellished animal
prints. The menswear
collection (pictured) is just as
stylish, with swimming trunks
priced at £15.
Cool
shades
SUNGLASSES HAVE BECOME AN
EXPRESSION OF INDIVIDUALITY
AND THERE ARE NOW STYLES
TO SUIT DIFFERENT MOODS
AND OCCASIONS. HERE ARE
A FEW OF THE BEST
� NOW IN its fifth season, the Elizabeth Hurley Beach
collection is a chic but wearable line aimed at the jet-set.
As well as bikinis, tankinis and one-pieces, the range
includes tops, hot-pants, mini skirts, loose linen trousers,
tunics, kaftans with beading, sarongs, flip-flops, beach
bags, towels and hats. Colours are bright, with bold
prints. All the swimwear is made in Italy, while the
embroidered kaftans are made in India. You’ll find the
collection at Selfridges.
ELIZABETH WEARS
ALLEGRA BIKINI
(£116) AND
CAMILLE SHIRT
(£110), BOTH BY
ELIZABETH
HURLEY BEACH
(WWW.ELIZABETH
HURLEY.COM).
JEWELLERY BY
BLAGUETTE
(WWW.BLAGUETTE.
COM).
� THE SWIMWEAR collections
from Australian brand Sunseeker
include Aztec prints, stripes, onepiece
cut-outs and black and white
pieces embellished with white shell
pendants on brown leather ties.
Colours include ruby, mint, aqua,
mushroom, steel blue and gold
shimmer. They feature a micro fibre
that protects the skin from harmful
UVA and UVB rays, with a UPF of
50 +. Available at Sweaty Betty (in
Selfridges) or www.sweatybetty
.com and www.figleaves.com
WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR STYLISH
SWIMWEAR FOR FITNESS OR A TOUCH OF
GLAMOUR TO TAKE YOU FROM THE POOL
TO THE BEACH, YOU’LL FIND IT HERE
In the swim
� ZOGGS IS a classic range of swimwear available at
House of Fraser. For women, the Nowra and Campbell
styles come with built-in cups for support and integrated
tummy control to give you a slimmer silhouette. And The
Tathra and Lorne ranges offer high chlorine resistance,
which means they will stay in shape. Men’s swimwear
includes these “Hayman” shorts, priced at £19.99.
� RIGBY & PELLER stocks a variety of swimsuit and
bikini styles from several well-known brands – available
all year round. Prices for swimsuits range from £45.95 to
£56.95, while bikinis are from £13.95 to £65. You’ll also
find trendy, young styles from Freya (priced from £13.95
to £52.95). They come in a selection of styles, both plain
and detailed, in modern floral designs and in fresh
colours. Rigby & Peller is at 22A Conduit Street.
FROM FAR LEFT:
THE LULU GUINNESS sunglasses collection is girly and chic,
adorned with spots, Swarovski crystals, filigree metals, studs and
printed graphics. The Clara (pictured) is priced at £99. For stockists,
call 0800 783 1372.
IF YOU ARE looking for designer sunglasses, Safilo has just about
every brand name you can think of, including Yves Saint Laurent,
Dior and Gucci (pictured). For stockists, call 01423 520 303.
SUMMER IN THE CITY is the new collection from Swarovski, which
features square crystals. For men, there are two key styles: The
Aviator and Acetate Square, also featuring a crystal design.
DIESEL HAS restyled its “Sister Yes” retro shades. The sleek new
look features oversized scratch-resistant lenses for maximum
protection. Available in six colours. Diesel, 130 New Bond Street.
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