Fashion changes are why you should update your swimwear collection with modern designs while ensuring you have the basics. For the upcoming A/W 24/25 season, it is crucial to smoothly implement the trends into the basic outfits, which will be more comfortable and understandable for the consumers. In this way, it is possible to create a collection that can be defined as timeless and simultaneously incorporate the trends of the moment. Now, let’s explore how to elevate your basic swimwear pieces to create a collection that appeals to various customers and does not have to be limited by seasons.
Table of Contents
1. Triangle bikini: Crafty details and sculptural straps
2. One-piece swimsuit: Versatility and design interest
3. Underwired bikini: Size inclusivity and support
4. Bandeaus: From beach to city
5. Swim shorts: Increased coverage and functionality
Triangle bikini: Crafty details and sculptural straps
Triangle bikinis are still fashionable year after year and are still present in the collections for A/W 24/25. But to make this style timeless yet stylish, then one has to embrace some element of fashion that is in vogue in the current world. This can be done through the incorporation of details like blanket stitches or beadwork, which have been seen to be relevant to the current fashion trends where people are yearning for a handmade look. These details can enhance the general appearance of the bikini, though not change its general look.
A variation of the triangle bikini to modernize it is incorporating sculptural straps into the design. Ruching or gathering of straps enhances the style of the bikini while keeping it practical. This small detail is borrowed from the tendencies of using dance and ballet motifs in the clothes and adds an element of lightness to the swimwear item.
For those who want to have a more sporty look, an underbust panel for the triangle bikini can be a great option as it will give support to the boobs. This feature increases comfort and capitalizes on the current athleisure trend; thus, the bikini can be worn in water and outside.
One-piece swimsuit: Versatility and design interest
The design of the one-piece swimsuit is still relevant for the A/W 24/25 season and remains a unisex style. Another technique that can be used to freshen up the traditional style is introducing asymmetrical straps to the design of the swimsuit. It also gives a totally different look and gives the designer a chance to play around with the measurements of the straps; this can mean that it provides more support and, at the same time, more coverage.
One more trend that can be easily transferred to one-piece swimsuits is the presence of sleeves. Long or short sleeves give more options for coverage and Solar Protection Factor (SPF), which makes the swimsuit useful for many purposes and attractive to many people. Also, the sleeves reflect another trend of combining sports style with swimwear, with the possibility of wearing one piece for both fashion and workouts.
Fabric panelling is another design technique that can be incorporated with the one-piece swimsuit. Different materials or colours can make people look slimmer or curve them in the right places. This approach enhances the design of the swimsuit while also creating chances to individualize the swimwear and express creativity.
Last but not least, prints, applique or colour-blocking patterns can be used to change a simple one-piece swimwear to something more fashionable. These graphic elements give a textured feeling to the swimsuit as well as a visual infusion to the otherwise monochromatic hue of the swimwear.
Underwired bikini: Size inclusivity and support
With the fashion industry becoming more inclusive, the underwired bikini is a must-have in swimwear for A/W 24/25. This style provides the best support and comfort for women of many sizes, especially those with big chests. Thus, by including underwire in bandeau and triangle tops that are typical for the bikini style, brands can expand the choice of consumers with different chest shapes.
Some of the features that can be used to improve the appearance of underwired bikinis include ruched cups. This design detail gives a sweet and elegant look while at the same time offering a comfortable fit for women. Ruching can also provide a smooth look and feel to the fabric, thus hiding any irregularities or folds and increasing the morale of the wearer.
Textured fabrics are another fashion that can be used in underwired bikinis to create some layering effects. Ranging from light teasing to detailed designs such as jacquard, textured fabrics can enhance the style of the bikini and offer a good fit at the same time. This trend enables designers to play with various materials and finishes, thus enabling them to develop interesting and novel designs.
So, when choosing underwired bikinis, one must be very keen on the quality of the straps that the bikini has for better support. Suspenders can be adjusted to fit different body shapes and the person wearing them in various sizes.
Bandeaus: From beach to city
Bandeau swimsuits that have been a go-to during beach vacations are back for the A/W 24/25 seasons to be worn from the beach to the streets. This style has come a long way from being strictly for the pool, mainly because of the incorporation of fashion elements that mimic current trends.
An interesting trend that has affected the bandeau swimsuit design is the dancecore genre, which gives the swimwear a ballet-like look. Lacy trimming at the neckline or straps of bandeaus, reminiscent of dance, gives a tender and graceful look. This trend also relates to the idea of wearing one’s underwear as outerwear, which is becoming increasingly fashionable and imbuing swimwear with elements of ready-to-wear apparel.
This paper shows that texture is a vital factor in the development of bandeaus for A/W 24/25. Current designers are using pleats, drapes, and shirring to give three-dimensional and, hence, interesting looks and feel to the swimsuits. These techniques enhance the aesthetics of the bandeau top style, providing it with sophistication and style that befits modern fashion accessories. Textiles that drape well, such as cotton blends and models, are perfect for making one-piece bandeaus that can conveniently be worn as bodysuits to transition from the beach to the streets.
Bandeaus are also made in a way that they are functional and do not irritate the skin; this is by having support such as underwired cups or internal elastic bands. These are the structural features required in the garment and the lift without detracting from the form of the bandeau.
Swim shorts: Increased coverage and functionality
The swim shorts are slowly and gradually being incorporated into the swimwear collections, and it is anticipated that by A/W 24/25, they will be a standard part of swimwear. This style provides more coverage and versatility, which is appropriate for consumers who seek more conservative and versatile swimwear. Swim shorts will fit comfortably and are perfect for water activities and sports.
Swimshorts’ popularity also coincides with the growing trend of modest fashion, as it presents a more modern and fashionable solution to the standard bikini bottoms. Thus, swim shorts create an opportunity for the brand to cover more parts of the market that want to feel confident and comfortable at the beach or pool. This way of designing swimwear helps brands address consumers’ and their bodies’ specific needs and wants.
For A/W 24/25, it is quite clear that swim shorts are not exempt from being infused with elements of female style. Additional flutters of femininity come in the form of fringes and ruffles at the hemlines and at the skirts that look like being wrapped. These design features not only improve the aesthetics of swim shorts but also provide a new perspective to this practical type of swimwear, and this makes them more appealing to the young generation.
To this end, manufacturers of swim shorts for the active man are turning to fabrics that can stretch and snap back to shape quickly. Some of the other desirable factors include quick-drying and anti-bacterial properties that enhance the comfort of users, especially when they switch from swimming to different activities.
Conclusion
For the A/W 24/25 season, swimwear brands have a great chance to update their basics with slight touches on the trends. Thus, taking the traditional styles of triangle bikinis, one-piece suits, underwired bikinis, bandeaus, and swim shorts and enriching them with interesting design solutions and high-quality materials, brands can offer collections that will be interesting for many customers. Inclusivity based on size, practicality, and versatility will be important in the following season. By combining the classic look and modern touches, swimwear brands can create a basic collection that will be relevant to the target consumers and not go out of style.
