Fashion

Miraclesuit luxury is a real part of the new range by this designer this season. They have given us one of the most luxurious ranges of shaping swimwear we have seen from them. This designer has always tried to balance the practical with the beautiful. Their recipe is simple. They make shapewear that sculpts your figure with a pattern or print as impressive. But this season they have pulled it out of the bag with something new and novel. They have released new smaller collections as is their typical approach. Scheherazade, Sari Not Sari, Tramonto and others have all got something new to show us. This is what Miraclesuit specialise in. Small ranges of one or two variations on a central theme, with lots of satellite ranges for great variety. Scheherazade Scheherazade is the most detailed and hypnotic of the Miraclesuit luxury designs. The name alone tells you what you are in for with this collection. A fine and rich tribute to the 1001 Arabian Nights and all the folklore of the East. It features an array of inspirations from the region. Motifs from its original Farsi and Arabic origins to the dazzling azure of the Red Sea or the Persian Gulf. It is all present in its hypnotic and stunning beauty. Sari Not Sari Then there is Sari Not Sari, a cheeky name for sure, but a formidable design that we have fallen in love with. In blends three amazing new trends together in one place. Twisting fabric, asymmetry, and sheer panels. All three attract the gaze and powerfully grab your attention. The twists and ruches are slimming all by themselves. The asymmetry makes the range more attention-grabbing and head-turning, a technique used in art and design for centuries. And the sheer panels around the waist do both of the above together. They add something suggestive and sexy to this shaping swimsuit too. Tramonto And then there is Tramonto, a range that does one of our favourite things when it comes to swimsuit design. It blends the natural with the man-made. The name is Spanish for “sunset”, and it is reminiscent of exactly that. And the pattern in the foreground obscures that sunset to create the illusion of foliage. But it uses traditional motifs to do so, giving it a true Pacific Island or Caribbean character. We love the new Miraclesuit luxury shaping swimsuits, and they are some of the most aesthetic pieces from this designer. They are stunning and feminine, one and all, and they are among the best shaping swimwear items right now.

This is easily one of the most exciting times of the year for us at UK Swimwear. Today, we released the brand new Gottex fashion collection, perhaps their very best line up yet. There is everything you can imagine in their offering, with a radically changing set of themes. Where one designer may pick nature, animal prints, abstract, Cyberpunk or some other common thread, Gottex has mastered all of them. Let’s take a look at a few different items from their new offering. Starlet was one of our favourites and a truly unique release in the industry. Gottex have gone after a very popular target with this one; the black and white movie stars of yesteryear. The overall look of the swimsuit is the kind of thing Mae West might have worn and Gottex have trued their very best to capture that elegant and sophisticated pin-up look. The miniature frill gently reminds you of the dress Marilyn Monroe wore when she stepped over that air vent. It’d be hard to get anymore vintage than this. Jasmin is a fine example of Gottex’s skilful use of time and era. This design looks ancient and futuristic all at once. It has the motifs and hidden features of some kind of Mayan structure and yet the balance of pink and green put in squarely in the Cyberpunk category of design. A truly versatile number. The name should give it away. Cote D’Ivoire combines everything that is beautiful and mysterious about the history of Africa and distils it into one gorgeous design. The complex and intricate design Gottex has used is based on the traditional tribal designs of Africa. Like the full-length cowhide shields or the face paint of some of the mysterious peoples of the Dark Continent. An intriguing design. There is nothing like animal print. The designs that use animal prints have something unique about them. They never need to alter the pattern or colours themselves. No interference is necessary, nothing needs to be altered. This one is no different, it is beautiful all by itself. There is so much to see in Gottex’s new range and with their famous level of quality and longevity, that beauty can be enjoyed for years to come. This is by no means an exhaustive list of their works, so if you’d like to see more, click here and enjoy.

Have you heard of Aspiga Beach? UK Swimwear is a proud stockist of Aspiga beachwear kaftans and beach bags. Aspiga is a small brand of luxury beachwear with a big heart. Not only its kaftans are absolutely gorgeous, but they’re hand-finish by local producers in Kenya and India. Aspiga takes its ethics policy very seriously. Do you want to know how Aspiga helps fighting poverty through trading? Keep reading! Get the beach look: Aspiga Festival Embroidered Cotton Kaftan[/caption] A getaway can inspire your career and create a turning point in your personal and professional career. This is exactly what happened to Lucy Macnamara, founder and owner of Aspiga Beach. Lucy visited Kenya in 2006 and fell completely in love with the country and its hand-crafts: the sandals, the bags, the knitting, etc. Aspiga’s commitment to ethical trading involves working with small suppliers in Kenya and India, rather than large factories. They make sure workforce receives fair salaries and suppliers get paid a good price for their goods, too. They truly care for the local communities, which is something everyone can appreciate. The importance of those little details Despite being a small brand, Aspiga prides itself on the luxury finish of its beach kaftans and beach bags. As items are hand finished, two Aspiga beach bags are never the same. Isn’t that great? If you were after a boho-inspired beachwear brand, you found the one! It really captures the essence of the boho style. Somehow it makes us feel relaxed, calm and in peace. All our Aspiga Beach kaftans are 100% cotton, which is something we know many of you not only appreciate but actually look for. Aspiga Beach bags are beautifully finished, with fine embroidery and fully lined, too. Now that you know our little secret to hitting the beach in style, it’s time to choose your favourite kaftan!

Every new season brings us an opportunity to discover new swimwear brands. We can’t help ourselves adding new swimwear brands to our already extense collection of swimwear and beachwear. If you love swimwear as much as we do, you surely understand how difficult is to choose a favourite swimwear style or, even, a single favourite brand. This season we have incorporated seven amazing new swimwear brands. Some of these swimwear collections are elegant and exclusive; others are affordable but super chic. Some are from the UK, like us; some others come from Europe. Are you ready to discover every single of these new swimwear brands we’re loving this season? Piha Swimwear When our buying team saw the beautiful beach styles in Piha 2018, they couldn’t resist and, voila, here you have, our first ever collection of Piha bikinis, swimsuits and matching beachwear. Yo know us: when we fall in love with a new swimwear brand, we have the need of ordering them straightforward. Wait until you see these beauties. You’ll feel it, too. You’ll have to make room in your holiday wardrobe for these gorgeous bikinis, swimsuits and kaftans. Too bad, right? Get the look: Piha Triangle Bikini with matching palm-printed kimono Dolores Cortes Swimwear Had you heard of Dolores Cortes before? If you are based in the UK, this may be the first time you hear of them. We are actually the first online retailer stocking this brand in Great Britain. What if we tell you that Dolores Cortes swimsuits are featured in Madrid Fashion Week? Dolores Cortes is well known among celebrities and models in Spain. Now it’s your turn to love it. Amoressa by Miraclesuit Amoressa isn’t the newest of our swimwear names, but one of the most recent additions to our swimwear collection. Created by Miraclesuit, you can imagine how successful this swimwear brand is being until date. Why not take a close look at our recent about Amoressa swimsuits? Seaspray Swimsuits Seaspray shouldn’t be on this list of new swimwear brands, because this brand was born two decades ago. However, it’s the first time we stock it, though. When we knew about their tall range, there was no way back. If you are a tall person, you surely have experienced this before: You fall in love with a swimsuit. You try it and, surprise, size is perfect, apart from the length. You feel like your straps are pushing you down. Maybe there’s an underbust seam that should be one inch higher. Then, you try wearing a size bigger and, yes, you guessed it, it’s too big. Thankfully, Seaspray has developed a range of swimsuits for tall people, which have brought joy to many tall women out there. One of Seaspray’s top fans was Emma Thompson. The actress, who is 6′ (1.83 m) was so impressed with the great fitting of Seaspray, that she wrote a thanks note to the designers. If you tall, too, you should give Seaspray swimsuits a try, too! Kiwi beach bags Kiwi beachwear is a French-born brand of beach essentials. We have received a small selection of Kiwi beach bags only a few days ago, but we are soon to receive more beachwear beauties. Kiwi beach bags are designed with the care and work only luxury items have. At the same time, they follow the top trends of the moment, this is, tassels, Aztec prints, etc. If you are not into ethnic-inspired beach bags, maybe the nautical style in other Kiwi beach bags will be your cup of tea. Wolford beachwear Do you follow the blogs of our sister sites (this is, UK Tights and UK Lingerie)? If so, you must be a total expert of Wolford. If you’re new to this brand, you should know that Wolford is one of the top brands of luxury undergarments in the World. Based in Austria, Wolford is the favourite of the Kardashians/Jenner clan, as well as a long list of Hollywood stars. Minimalism is key for Wolford. Wolford beachwear isn’t the exception. The Wolford sun dress above can be worn as a kaftan, a strapless dress or a pareo. Aspiga beachwear OK, you caught us. Aspiga isn’t exactly one of our newest swimwear brands. However, we stocked it on Easter 2017, so technically it’s a new brand in Spring Summer 2018. Jokes apart, Aspiga beachwear is one of those brands you cannot miss in 2018. The reasons are well-explained in this post we wrote a few months ago, so go and check it! We can only advance that Aspiga has soon become one of our brands of reference for beachwear, especially for boho-inspired beachwear! Which of these seven new swimwear brands you’re going to try first? If none of them is your cup of tea, don’t forget we have dozens more to choose from! Just pay us a visit and find out what’s new with your favourite swimwear brands.  

Picture this: you are at the beach somewhere in the coast of Greece or Italy and it’s getting hotter and hotter by the moment. You don’t want to get sun burns, so you need something to cover your shoulders and back. Maybe your arms, too. A sun hat is your friend, but sometimes you need some beachwear to wear over a bikini or swimsuit and protect your pale skin.  Or, maybe, you are lucky to be enjoying a cruise. You want to relax, cocktail in hand, getting some Vitamin Sea in your body, but it turns out to be one of those windy days. We’ve all been there and, yes, you sometimes need of the help of a maxi pareo or a good beach cover up.  We want to help you find the best piece of beachwear and the best accessories to wear over a bikini. Keep reading! Wear a kaftan over a bikini, just like celebs do! You must have noticed most celebrities get photographed wearing kaftans or beach cover-ups. That can’t be a coincidence! Wearing a kaftan over a bikini is a great idea. Even more, if you pick one of our stunning Forever Unique kaftans. Kaftans are ideal to walk from the beach to the bar, to look ideal while enjoying a drink with the friends in one of those little Boho-inspired bars near the pool or to match with some denim clothes to go out. Yes, you can totally go out at night with the right beach kaftan… or the right dress!  A kaftan with a plunging neckline is ideal to wear over a bikini, as you can see the bikini top through the neckline. You can wear matching items or contrast them (e.g. a golden kaftan over a white bikini).  A floral multi-coloured kaftan is always ideal, especially if it’s see-through and loose. All eyes on you!  A plain see-through shirt dress is an easy option, but it doesn’t mean that you always have to go for the difficult option. A style like this is the kind of beachwear both mothers and daughters can wear.  Or pick a gorgeous beach cover-up! If you are all about showing off your designer swimwear, you need one of these maxi beach cover-ups! The more beautiful, the better! After all, you only go on holiday once a year and you need to holiday the proper way! If you just settle for the best, check out this spectacular silk beach cover-up. There’s nothing like the feel of skin against your golden skin! Trend Alert: Kimonos are hot!  We’ve talked about this in the past. The kimono is one of those garments that has moved from the lingerie world to the swimwear one. Kimonos have been hot in fashion for a couple of years and it looks like they’ll stay in fashion for a long time. We couldn’t be happier about this, as kimonos look stunning over your bikini, especially if you colour-match them or you wear lovely prints.  You need to pack a pareo, obvs! A holiday outfit is never complete without the right pareo. Size matters when you’re buying a pareo: the larger the pareo, the better. The fabric is really important, too. Luxury pareos are usually made of silk. Gottex has some insanely beautiful 100% silk pareos matching all their main swimwear collections. A great investment for all fans of the luxury. Is it OK to wear jewellery over a bikini?  Not only it’s OK to wear jewellery over a bikini, but it’s actually a huge trend at the moment. We have lovely Pia Rossini jewellery and accessories to match your holiday outfits and they are total life-savers, especially if you are travelling with little baggage. For example, you can wear the same neckline over your swimwear, with matching bracelets, in the day, by the pool or at the beach. At night, you can swap into your summer dress and wear it again with a matching bag. What do you think of our tips to look like a celebrity next time you go on holiday? What do you usually wear over a bikini when you go away?