GET READY TO MAKE A SPLASH
Swimwear trends for 2027 are making a confident statement, according to the latest Swimwear Yearbook™
Jul 21, 2026
Let's swim into a more confident year together!
The 2026 Swimwear Yearbook™, out this week from UNDERLINES magazine, delivers a fresh look at swimwear trends for 2027, and they’re all about making a statement.
The annual B2B swimwear bible, beloved by the industry for its intrepid trend forecasting, inspiring photo shoots, and up-and-coming swimwear brand features, is a lush playground this summer. Packed with bright imagery that'll have you dreaming of your next Mediterranean vacation — plus a feature on the premium brands that swear by LYCRA XTRA LIFE® fiber, our durable, chlorine-resistant spandex — the issue is a must-have for anyone looking ahead to the SS2027 season.
SWIMWEAR TRENDS: 2027
So, what should we expect to see on garment racks, in the sea, and by the pool next summer? A catwalk of unapologetically bold styles.
STRIKING STRAPS & NECKLINES
Whether it's the neckline or the shoulder straps, next season's swimsuits will draw attention right from the top. The Swimwear Yearbook™ predicts we’ll see plunging halters and bikini tops, plus single straps and wide-placed shoulders.
Here, a plunging black suit with gentle wave neckline by French brand Empreinte, made with LYCRA XTRA LIFE® fiber.
ELECTRIFIED SPORT
Neons, electric blues, bright corals — lively hues will be everywhere in 2027. Look for athletic constructions, too, for a performance-swimwear-meets-streetwear look.
Above, from Italian swimwear brand arena, a sporty one-piece in a cool blue with electric strap details. Crafted from Carvico's Vita Life fabric, the suit contains renewable LYCRA® fiber, made with 70% plant-based content.
EARTHY & REFINED
This trend is all about a luxury look and feel — muted, warm-neutral tones; elevated styles, including higher leg cuts, bandeau necklines, and sculptural panels; plus whimsical details that reflect the lines and movement of nature.
Above, two refined swimsuits from French brand Chlore, crafted with LYCRA XTRA LIFE® fiber for long-lasting wear.
SCULPTURE GARDEN
Sculptural constructions and details are poised to wow in 2027. Think of the body as a building site, a blank canvas for statement-making cutouts, graphic lines, bold hardware, and more.
Here, a graphic and elegant two-piece by Lise Charmel of France features sensual cutouts and clean lines that sculpt. The brand offers swimwear that is LYCRA® BEAUTY brand certified for its shaping effects and LYCRA® SPORT brand certified for its comfortable compression and holding power.
WHAT MAKES LYCRA XTRA LIFE® FIBER SO SPECIAL
Fit loss, bag and sag, stretched-out spandex — however you describe the end of a swimsuit's life, it's a bummer. That's why we built a solution for longer-lasting swimwear.
LYCRA XTRA LIFE® fiber is a special spandex fiber engineered for more durable swimwear. It resists damage from chlorine, UV rays, heat, and body oils, the worst offenders for spandex breakdown in ordinary swimwear. Lasting up to 10x longer than typical spandex, LYCRA XTRA LIFE® fiber is the choice of premium swim brands around the globe. Pick up a copy of the 2026 Swimwear Yearbook™ to learn more.
"Across our Spring/Summer 2027 collections for Maryan Mehlhorn, Lidea, Charmline, and Watercult, we rely extensively on LYCRA XTRA LIFE® fiber as an essential component of our premium swimwear fabrics. For us, true premium swimwear is defined by added value throughout every component. Longevity, reliable performance, and lasting quality are what customers expect today — and LYCRA XTRA LIFE® fiber helps us deliver exactly that across all four brands."
Maya Mehlhorn
Managing partner
Maryan Beachwear Group
When you partner with the LYCRA® brand, you get full access to our joint-marketing support, engineering expertise, and differentiated products — plus the heritage, legacy, and worldwide recognition of our brand. Ready to partner with us? We're all in.