Fashion: Flesh

There are more important things to worry about than a concave tummy. Bare all with modern swimwear in clean, graphic shapes - and always black or white. Styling by Sophia Neophitou. Photographs by Paulo Sutch

Strappy bikini, pounds 120, by Tomas Maier, from Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, London SW1, enquiries 0171-235 5000

Scoop-back swimsuit, pounds 55, from Ghost, 36 Ledbury Road, London W11, 13- 14 Hinde Street, London W1, enquiries 0181-960 3121

Spaghetti-strap swimsuit, pounds 155, by Herve Leger, from Harvey Nichols, as before, Browns, 23-27 South Molton Street, London W1, enquiries 0171-491 7833

Bikini, pounds 195, from Hermes, 179 Sloane Street, London SW1, enquiries 0171-823 1014

Two-piece vest and knickers, pounds 160, from Liza Bruce, 9 Pont Street, London SW1, enquiries 0171-235 8423; Harvey Nichols, as before

Model Laura

Hair and make-up Natalie