Think to iconic swimwear moments, be they Bond Girls, Bo Derek or Gidget. What do they all have in common? Sleek suiting with a lack of fuss — no tricky embellishment or frenetic patterns. Just perfect fits in clear colours, best accessorized with a capsule of Vitamin-D. Zero + Maria Cornejo (a label known for colour-blocked minimalist essentials and MObama fave) offers a splashy new collection for lounging pool-side. In stingray-black and blue, the new bikini is instantly modern, yet would never date, while the paneled one-piece is the final word in stark swimwear. Both styles would look plenty glamorous with a major floppy hat and rouge lips come cocktail hour. Or, if watersports and beach frolics are more your speed, they would easily give a round of volleyball or surf lesson a jolt of style. The choice is yours.
Zero + Maria Cornejo one-piece, $299 and bikini, $149 for each piece. At Jonathan + Olivia in Toronto, 416-849-5956.