Dare to Bare: Bold Swimwear Looks for the Beach & Beyond
This summer, make waves in swim-forward looks from glittering one-pieces to barely-there bikinis designed to turn heads.
Sheila Bawar wears a Pucci bikini top and bottom; Jennifer Fisher earrings; Rediscovered by Susan Caplan necklace; Tropic of C x Jacquie Aiche belly chains; Versace sandals; stylist’s own gloves.
Bawar wears a Chanel bag and beach towel; Dinosaur Designs bangles; LO Collections x Alex and Trahanas long bracelet (center); Gina Couture sandals.
Athiec Geng wears a Dolce & Gabbana coat; Simone Rocha top (worn as skirt); Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello earrings; B-Low the Belt belts.
Bawar wears a Fendi bikini top, bottom, earrings, and bag; Patricia von Musulin necklaces and belt; Gianvito Rossi sandals.
Abény Nhial wears a Balenciaga jacket, bag, sunglasses, and bow charm; vintage earrings from Susan Caplan, London; Rediscovered by Susan Caplan choker; Pebble London multistrand necklace; R. Turbow Leather belt; stylist’s own shorts and gloves.
Nhial wears Miu Miu briefs and sunglasses; Dinosaur Designs bracelet (worn as necklace); Prada belt; Balenciaga bag charm; stylist’s own earrings.
Geng wears a Celine peacoat, bikini bottom, bag charm, and sandals.
Matonhodze wears a Dolce & Gabbana bikini top and bottom; LO Collections x Alex and Trahanas earrings; Ben-Amun pendant necklaces; Dinosaur Designs solid bangles; Pebble London patterned bracelets; stylist’s own long pearl necklaces.
Ajok Daing wears a Louis Vuitton bikini top, bottom, jewelry, belts, and bag charms.
Geng wears a Versace swimsuit; Rediscovered by Susan Caplan earrings; Dinosaur Designs bracelets; Ben-Amun cuffs; B-Low the Belt belt; Christian Louboutin shoes.
Matonhodze wears a Miu Miu jacket, swimsuits, and belts; Jimmy Choo sandals.
Daing wears a Gucci bikini top, bottom, and bracelet; Gina Couture sandals; stylist’s own earrings and gloves.
Nhial wears a Versace dress, earrings, bracelet, ring, and bag; Chloé sunglasses; stylist’s own briefs.
Daing wears an Hermès swim top, bottom, and belt bag; Ben-Amun earrings; Manolo Blahnik sandals.
Hair by Louis Ghewy for Sam McKnight at MA+ Group; makeup by Mata Marielle for Clarins at the Wall Group; manicures by Simone Cummings for Manucurist. Models: Sheila Bawar at Industry Model Management; Athiec Geng at Fusion Models; Nyasha Matonhodze at Models 1; Abény Nhial at Supreme; Ajok Daing at IMG. Casting by Ashley Brokaw Casting.
Produced by Ragi Dholakia Productions; Executive Producer: Ragi Dholakia; Producer: Claire Huish; Production Coordinator: Libby Adams; Fashion assistants: Jordan Kelsey, Simara McKay, Estelle Halek; Production assistants: Szilard Orban, Tom Beck, Mat Conner; Hair assistants: Jelisa Ntumba, Giuseppe Stelitano, Villane Walcott; Makeup assistants: Saint Maretto, Dolli Ororiko; Manicure assistant: Jasmine Eleazer; Tailor: Alison O’Brien.
