A buyer's guide to telling hand-stitched disc-sequin bikinis apart from glued sequins and printed sequin-look swimwear, with a comparison table, care advice, and FAQs.

Capri is old-money Italian glamour. White, blue, lemon yellow, and crisp tailoring. For swimwear, think elegant silhouettes and rich textures. Here is what works on Capri beaches, yacht days, and Piazzetta evenings.

Tulum is a style context all of its own. Boho meets jungle meets Caribbean. For swimwear, think earthy tones, textural detail, pieces that photograph as well in a cenote as they do at a beach...

Santorini is white cubes, blue domes, and volcanic beaches. The best swimwear picks up the Aegean blue, the white buildings, or the black volcanic sand. Here is what works for Oia, Kamari, and every caldera...

Embellished swimwear is having a moment. From beaded details to metallic hardware to full shell coverage, the days of plain bikinis being the only serious option are over. But not all embellished bikinis are created...

It is the single most common question we get. Can you actually swim in a sequin bikini, or is it just for photos? The short answer: yes, absolutely. But only if it is made properly....

Picking the right bikini colour is not just about what looks good on the hanger. The shade that makes one person glow can wash someone else out completely. The difference usually comes down to your...