Six swimsuit trends for summer 2022 - in pictures


  • One-shoulder swimsuits: the Versace Greca Border one-piece swimsuit is a high leg, asymmetric option. The Versace logo adorns the straps to combine two trends: cut-out and one-shoulder; Dh1,350, versace.com. Photo: Versace
    One-shoulder swimsuits: the Versace Greca Border one-piece swimsuit is a high leg, asymmetric option. The Versace logo adorns the straps to combine two trends: cut-out and one-shoulder; Dh1,350, versace.com. Photo: Versace
  • In eye-catching and oh-so summery cobalt blue, this asymmetric swimsuit comes with double strap detailing; Dh74, prettylittlething.com. Photo: Pretty Little Thing
    In eye-catching and oh-so summery cobalt blue, this asymmetric swimsuit comes with double strap detailing; Dh74, prettylittlething.com. Photo: Pretty Little Thing
  • Mint Velvet tummy control one shoulder swimsuit is a sleek and simple piece that comes in an array of colours and features a chic gunmetal ring on the strap; Dh244, Mint Velvet at next.ae. Photo: Mint Velvet
    Mint Velvet tummy control one shoulder swimsuit is a sleek and simple piece that comes in an array of colours and features a chic gunmetal ring on the strap; Dh244, Mint Velvet at next.ae. Photo: Mint Velvet
  • Belted swimsuits: evoking the same shade as a Bora Bora sunset, the orange Dora swimsuit by Lovekini features a rose gold crystal pearl embellished buckle on the belt; Dh606, Lovekini at sanddollardubai.com. Photo: Sand Dollar Dubai
    Belted swimsuits: evoking the same shade as a Bora Bora sunset, the orange Dora swimsuit by Lovekini features a rose gold crystal pearl embellished buckle on the belt; Dh606, Lovekini at sanddollardubai.com. Photo: Sand Dollar Dubai
  • With its spaghetti straps and ruched belt, the Juan De Dios Tequila swimsuit ticks multiple style boxes and comes in a deliciously cool mint green; Dh1,020, Juan De Dios at ounass.ae. Photo: Ounass
    With its spaghetti straps and ruched belt, the Juan De Dios Tequila swimsuit ticks multiple style boxes and comes in a deliciously cool mint green; Dh1,020, Juan De Dios at ounass.ae. Photo: Ounass
  • The Melissa Odabash Rio swimsuit will prove a timeless addition to your summer water wardrobe; $205, Melissa Odabash at mytheresa.com. Photo: My Theresa
    The Melissa Odabash Rio swimsuit will prove a timeless addition to your summer water wardrobe; $205, Melissa Odabash at mytheresa.com. Photo: My Theresa
  • Cut-out swimsuits: the white Jonathan Simkhai Genesis cut-out swimsuit brings a plethora of details to this classic one-piece, with spaghetti straps, ruching, cut-outs and a midsection belt, all combining to make it a key piece for summer; Dh606, Jonathan Simkhai at bloomingdales.ae. Photo: Bloomingdales
    Cut-out swimsuits: the white Jonathan Simkhai Genesis cut-out swimsuit brings a plethora of details to this classic one-piece, with spaghetti straps, ruching, cut-outs and a midsection belt, all combining to make it a key piece for summer; Dh606, Jonathan Simkhai at bloomingdales.ae. Photo: Bloomingdales
  • In cheery sunshine yellow, Rio de Sol Eden-pequi ivy strap one-piece is made from textured material, with the addition of bust detail and halter neck straps to the on-trend cut-out style; Dh299, Rio de Sol at brazilianbikinishop.com. Photo: Brazilian Bikini Shop
    In cheery sunshine yellow, Rio de Sol Eden-pequi ivy strap one-piece is made from textured material, with the addition of bust detail and halter neck straps to the on-trend cut-out style; Dh299, Rio de Sol at brazilianbikinishop.com. Photo: Brazilian Bikini Shop
  • The rich and luxurious magenta colour will make you stand out at any pool or beach get-together in this Zara one-piece that features midriff cut-outs and a side tie; Dh219, zara.com. Photo: Zara
    The rich and luxurious magenta colour will make you stand out at any pool or beach get-together in this Zara one-piece that features midriff cut-outs and a side tie; Dh219, zara.com. Photo: Zara
  • Halter neck swimsuits: evoking a 1920s style, this plum-coloured Adriana Degreas swimsuit is a classic fit with ruched knotted detail at the front; Dh875, Adriana Degreas at thatconeptstore.com. Photo: That Concept Store
    Halter neck swimsuits: evoking a 1920s style, this plum-coloured Adriana Degreas swimsuit is a classic fit with ruched knotted detail at the front; Dh875, Adriana Degreas at thatconeptstore.com. Photo: That Concept Store
  • In rich, dark sea green, this one-piece from global fashion swimwear brand Brigitte adds a sleek twist front to a contemporary design, it is also available in other colours; Dh770, Brigitte at farfetch.com. Photo: Farfetch
    In rich, dark sea green, this one-piece from global fashion swimwear brand Brigitte adds a sleek twist front to a contemporary design, it is also available in other colours; Dh770, Brigitte at farfetch.com. Photo: Farfetch
  • This one-piece by Sun of a Beach certainly makes a style statement, from the retro colours and hypnotic pattern, to the choker-style halter neck; Dh525.00, Sun of a Beach at sanddollardubai.com. Photo: Sun Dollar Dubai
    This one-piece by Sun of a Beach certainly makes a style statement, from the retro colours and hypnotic pattern, to the choker-style halter neck; Dh525.00, Sun of a Beach at sanddollardubai.com. Photo: Sun Dollar Dubai
  • Ruffled swimsuits: from the luxe material and plunging neckline to the low-key ruffles and creamy ecru colour, this swimsuit by Johanna Ortiz will match with all beach accessories; Dh1,540.14, Johanna Ortiz at netaporter.com. Photo: Net-a-Porter
    Ruffled swimsuits: from the luxe material and plunging neckline to the low-key ruffles and creamy ecru colour, this swimsuit by Johanna Ortiz will match with all beach accessories; Dh1,540.14, Johanna Ortiz at netaporter.com. Photo: Net-a-Porter
  • The clean and classic lines of this light lilac Trendyol one-piece ensures the ruffle front is the style star of the swimsuit; Dh107, Trendyol at namshi.com. Photo: Namshi
    The clean and classic lines of this light lilac Trendyol one-piece ensures the ruffle front is the style star of the swimsuit; Dh107, Trendyol at namshi.com. Photo: Namshi
  • In attention-grabbing scarlet, from the statement shoulders to the upfront ruffles, this Maygel Coronel two-piece will easily do double duty at the beach during the day, and for evenings exploring town; Dh780, Maygel Coronel at bloomingdales.ae. Photo: Bloomingdales
    In attention-grabbing scarlet, from the statement shoulders to the upfront ruffles, this Maygel Coronel two-piece will easily do double duty at the beach during the day, and for evenings exploring town; Dh780, Maygel Coronel at bloomingdales.ae. Photo: Bloomingdales
  • Scuba-style swimsuits: bring a pop of bubblegum colour to the pool with this cute, zip-front scuba-style swimsuit with cap sleeves from Pretty Little Thing; Dh104, prettylittlething.com. Photo: Pretty Little Thing
    Scuba-style swimsuits: bring a pop of bubblegum colour to the pool with this cute, zip-front scuba-style swimsuit with cap sleeves from Pretty Little Thing; Dh104, prettylittlething.com. Photo: Pretty Little Thing
  • The eco-friendly Abysse Lotte one-piece by is made from black Japanese Yamamoto neoprene, with the lining made from recycled plastic bottles; Dh1,506.84, Abysse at netaporter.com. Photo: Net-a-Porter
    The eco-friendly Abysse Lotte one-piece by is made from black Japanese Yamamoto neoprene, with the lining made from recycled plastic bottles; Dh1,506.84, Abysse at netaporter.com. Photo: Net-a-Porter
  • The Marysia North Sea scalloped floral-print stretch-crepe swimsuit offers UV protection and brings summery style in spades; Dh1,822.81, Marysia at netaporter.com. Photo: Net-a-Porter
    The Marysia North Sea scalloped floral-print stretch-crepe swimsuit offers UV protection and brings summery style in spades; Dh1,822.81, Marysia at netaporter.com. Photo: Net-a-Porter