Seasoned Fashion Alumnae Launch Swimwear Lines

It’s soon-to-be swimsuit season, whether or not you’re ready for it. Fortunately, this year, new swimsuit lines are surfacing that run the gamut of price points and styles. According to WWD, Charlotte Ronson and “BFF” Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss are teaming up to work on a swimwear line. “The pair are collaborating on a bathing suit and beach line for grown-up girls and their mini-me daughters called Shoshanna Made With Love Charlotte Ronson, now retailing from $60 to $140 at stores including Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and online retailer Shopbop.com," says WWD. Think lots of floral prints and a distinct bohemian vibe.

Meanwhile, stylist-turned-designer Lisa Marie Fernandez is making headlines thanks to her newly launched namesake swimwear collection. For Fernandez, it’s all about referencing the 80s; she fashions suits from neoprene-esque material (it’s actually the same suiting fabric that Eres uses) in styles that range from a zip-up bandeau named after Leigh Lezark to a one-piece. Also new to swimwear this season are the seasoned lingerie designers behind The Lake & Stars. The Brooklyn-based brand has introduced select styles, all of which infuse a bit of high fashion and distinct detail into suits (much like The Lake & Stars’ approach to lingerie), including a particularly cute one-piece with a detachable belt. And if you really feel like splurging on something that will catch every eye on the beach this summer, check out Selfridges’ newly stocked £2,000 crystal bikini. The suit is courtesy of Pistol Panties, and it’s perfect for sitting pretty while simultaneously screaming “fuck the recession.”