Summer 2025 has officially clocked in—and the beach is no longer just a place to tan, it’s your runway. This season, we’re seeing a powerful clash of edgy details, Y2K nostalgia, and indie sleaze making serious waves in swimwear. Think less beach babe, more rockstar-mermaid-rave-goddess. Here’s what to watch, wear, and lust after for your sun-drenched slay:
࣪𖤐 STUDDED + PIERCED SWIMWEAR
Bikinis are getting hardcore. Grommets, tiny hoops, and piercing-style hardware are threaded across tops and bottoms like body jewelry for your swimsuit. Studded triangles and bralette tops with metal rings are adding that extra edge. It’s giving “don’t touch unless invited.”
🖤 INDIE SLEAZE TAKES THE BEACH
The gritty glam of indie sleaze is infiltrating swimwear. Think mesh cover-ups that look like lingerie, animal print thongs worn with no shame, wet hair eyeliner moments, and smudged lip gloss under the sun. Your beach look should feel like you just rolled out of an afterparty into the ocean.
❤︎ LACING & ASYMMETRICAL CUTOUTS
Everything’s coming undone—on purpose. Lace-up sides, corset-style ties, and twisted, tangled silhouettes rule the sand. One-piece suits look like they’ve been sliced with a razor—strategic cutouts that defy symmetry and show skin in unexpected ways. More chaos, less structure
✮⋆˙ SCARF GIRL SUMMER
Scarves are your new MVP. Worn as headbands, bandeaus, wraps, or sarongs—this accessory is going everywhere with you. Mix printed silk scarves with solid swimwear or clash wild patterns for a chaotic-chic vibe. The messier the better.
♡ HEALED FLIP FLOPS: THE IT SHOE
Yes, they’re back—and they grew up. Heeled flip flops are the ultimate Y2K throwback with a high-fashion twist. Pair them with mini beach dresses, mesh skirts, or just your itty-bitty bikini. Elevated, literally.
🕶️ Y2K SUNGLASSES & ROUND SHAPES
Tiny oval lenses? Absolutely. Big bug-eyed plastic frames? Essential. The bigger, the bolder, the better. Round, alien-esque shapes are dominating—colored lenses, bedazzled rims, and even heart shapes are peeking out from every beach towel.