Fashion: Cozzie fan tutte
Modern swimwear is all about technology and performance. But the most the average holiday-maker needs is something to withstand a dip in the pool, and gin and tonic spillage. Here, we choose five low-tech, low-performance options that are more textured than sleek, more cotton than Lycra. Who wants to swim anyway? It's supposed to be a holiday. Styling by Sophia Neophitou. Photographs by Bill Georgoussis
Previous pages Stripy bikini, pounds 119, by Missoni, from Browns, 23-27 South Molton Street, London W1 (0171-491 7833); Harrods, Knightsbridge, London SW1. Facing page Beige crochet bikini with sequins, pounds 39, from Joseph, 26 Sloane Street, London SW1, enquiries 0171-590 6200. This page Black crochet swimsuit, pounds 220, by Dolce & Gabbana, from Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, London SW1, (0171-584 0011)
Blue crochet bikini, pounds 145, by Polo Ralph Lauren, 143 New Bond Street, London W1, enquiries 0171-491 4967
Hair Lisa Eastwood at Premier
Make-up Nicole Jaritz using Stila at Premier
Model Laura K at Models One
Stylist's assistant Holly Wood
Photographed on location
at the Barbican Centre's tropical conservatory, which is open to the public at weekends, and is now available as a wedding venue. Public enquiries, 0171-638 4141. Wedding enquiries, 0171-382 7246
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies