83 High-Fashion Swimsuit Editorials

From Grungy Pool Portraits to Vibrantly Edgy Fashion Ads

— June 18, 2013 — Fashion
Hight fashion swimsuit editorials take barley there garments and photograph them in a dramatic and creative light. If you think that wearing a bathing suit is just for the pool, just admire these creatively directed photo shoots. With strong posing and outlandish backdrops, these high-fashion swimsuit editorials make swim wear look like so much more.

Designing something special with so little fabric is a challenge. Designers face the risk of producing a completed piece that looks like every other bathing suit on the beach. However, one-pieces with plummeting cut-outs look dramatic and bikinis with flowing fabrics appear elegant in these high-fashion swimsuit editorials. From poolside supermodel editorials to architectural swimsuit editorials, these images capture bathing suits in a presentable light.

If real life were always this fashionable, I'd never make it into the water.
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Iconic Offspring Spreads
Iconic Offspring Spreads
Georgia May Jagger for Dazed and Confused Korea Exercises Her Rock Roots
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30s Swimsuit Reviews
30s Swimsuit Reviews
New York Public Library's Archive Stockpiles Vintage Bathing Suits
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Ravishingly Roped Models
Ravishingly Roped Models
The Oxygen Magazine October 2011 Shoot by Clifford Loh is Wildly Alluring
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Bed-Headed Celeb Shoots
Bed-Headed Celeb Shoots
The Marie Claire Decmber 2011 Issue Gets Amanda Seyfried Pouting
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Nautical-Themed Lookbooks
Nautical-Themed Lookbooks
Coven Spring 2013 Focuses on the Chic Sailor Lifestyle
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Vampy Waterfront Shoots
Vampy Waterfront Shoots
'Dark Classics' by Mariya Sabotinova Takes Victorian Glam to the Deck
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Rechargeable Swimsuits
Rechargeable Swimsuits
The Andrew Schneider Solar-Powered Bikini Charges Gadgets While You Tan
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Recycled Swimwear Couture
Recycled Swimwear Couture
UK Students Create Speedo Swimsuit Fashion Pieces With Old Bikinis
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Tuxedo-Inspired Swimwear
Tuxedo-Inspired Swimwear
These Tailed Swimsuits are Full of Waterproof Elegance
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Head-Thrashing Swimsuit Shoots
Head-Thrashing Swimsuit Shoots
The H by Halston Athletics 2011 Campaign is Seductive and Sporty
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Modest Female Swimwear
Modest Female Swimwear
The 'Bikini Sari' by Shivan & Narresh is Stylish & Classy
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Fierce 40s Fashion
Fierce 40s Fashion
The Prada 2012 Spring/Summer Collection Oozes Retro-Modern Glamour
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Fishy Swimsuit Shoots
Fishy Swimsuit Shoots
'Della' by Marco Del Negro Captures Steamy Models Washed Ashore
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Safari Swimsuits
Safari Swimsuits
Jessiann Gravel in Elle Canada June 2010 Delivers Wild Beach Style
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Fierce Poolside Editorials
Fierce Poolside Editorials
The Sergi Pons for Schon #16 Captures Underwater Glamor
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Goofy Retro Beach Captures
Goofy Retro Beach Captures
This Nautical Themed Fashion Photo Series Features Retro Clothing
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Scuba-Ready Editorials
Scuba-Ready Editorials
Georgina Stojiljkovic Wears Sea-Centric Styles in Elle Sweden June 2011
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Designer Retrospective Editorials
Designer Retrospective Editorials
Love Magazine Spring 2012 Includes a Tribute to Louis Vuitton
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Vibrant Tribal-Inspired Swimsuits
Vibrant Tribal-Inspired Swimsuits
The Morena Rosa Beach Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Spectacular
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Back-Baring Editorials
Back-Baring Editorials
The Vogue US 'Temptation Island' Takes Feature a Vixen on Vacation
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Sultry Sustainable Swimwear
Sultry Sustainable Swimwear
Bathing Suit Designs by Linda Loudermilk are Stylish and Eco-Friendly
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Poolside Supermodel Editorials
Poolside Supermodel Editorials
Cindy Crawford Stars in Harper's Bazaar Spain June 2013 Shoot
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Feathered Desert Editorials
Feathered Desert Editorials
Lauren Innes TLC Magazine Summer 2010 Spread is Smoldering
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Embellished Nordic Swimwear
Embellished Nordic Swimwear
The Trip by One Teaspoon Boasts Accessorized Bikini Looks
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Sultry Swimsuit Editorials
Sultry Swimsuit Editorials
Arlenis Sosa for Yo Dona May 2011 ShowsOoff Some Hot Weather Clothing
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Inky Summer Gowns
Inky Summer Gowns
The Sunset 2010 Campaign Showcases Poolside Glamor
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Grungy Pool Portraits
Grungy Pool Portraits
T Magazine's Summer Travel Issue Contains Edgy Summer Looks
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Aristocratic Swimsuit Fashion
Aristocratic Swimsuit Fashion
Vogue China's 'Urban Swimwear Garden' is Subtle and Refined
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Slinky Sustainable Swimwear
Slinky Sustainable Swimwear
Eco Swim by Aqua Green Sells Earth-Loving Bikinis
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Sweaty Supermodel Shoots
Sweaty Supermodel Shoots
The Isabeli Fontana Vogue Paris October 2011 Issue Gets Bewitching
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Sensual One-Piece Swimsuits
Sensual One-Piece Swimsuits
The Glow Magazine 'Hello, Sunshine' Photoshoot Stars Rachel Alexander
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Bold Pop-Art Swimwear
Bold Pop-Art Swimwear
The We Are Handsome Matriarch Collection is Vibrant and Kitschy
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Crutch-Clutching Shoots
Crutch-Clutching Shoots
The Darya Style Singapore January Editorial Shows Crippling Beauty
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Exuberant Smiling Swimsuits
Exuberant Smiling Swimsuits
The 'I'm So Happy' Bathing Suit Helps You Put on a Happy Face
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Slang-Infused Swimwear
Slang-Infused Swimwear
The ‘Dope’ Swimsuit by Stampd LA is Seductively Sassy
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Wet Weather Swimsuits
Wet Weather Swimsuits
Steven Meisel Captures 'Bathing Beauties' in Vogue Italia
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Desert Swimwear Shoots
Desert Swimwear Shoots
Elsa Hosk Looks Stunning in the Pain de Sucre SS11 Swimwear
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Bandage Swimsuits
Bandage Swimsuits
'Go Figure' Inside Vogue UK April 2010 is Fashionable Couture
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Retro-Inspired Swimsuit Editorials
Retro-Inspired Swimsuit Editorials
The Vogue Russia May 2013 Photoshoot Stars Angela Lindvall
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Poolside Animal Print Lookbooks
Poolside Animal Print Lookbooks
The We Are Handsome Holiday 2013 Collection is Fierce and Flirty
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Sporty Strapped Styles
Sporty Strapped Styles
Antony Nobilo's 'One Day of White Light' Series is Fierce and Sensual
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Hazy Desert Photography
Hazy Desert Photography
The 'Pink Motel' Series by Antonella Arismendi is Sunny and Hot
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Superhero Swimsuits
Superhero Swimsuits
This Wonder Woman Beachwear Will Give You Superhuman Strength
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Accordion Cut Swimwear
Accordion Cut Swimwear
Sexy Suits in the Zimmermann Summer 2010 Look Book
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Seductively Geeky Swimwear
Seductively Geeky Swimwear
The Pacman Swimsuit Brings Sexy to the Classic Arcade Game
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Vintage Cut-Out Swimsuits
Vintage Cut-Out Swimsuits
NYCKED Swimwear Featured in 'Suit to Swim' Editorial
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Olympic-Worthy Swimwear
Olympic-Worthy Swimwear
The ELLE Vietnam July 2012 Editorial Stars a Sporty Regina Feoktistova
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Neon Patterned Swimsuits
Neon Patterned Swimsuits
The Missoni Beachwear Summer 2013 Collection is Vibrantly Busy
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Excessive Bronzed Photoshoots
Excessive Bronzed Photoshoots
Get Ready for Summer with this Vogue China June 2012 Editorial
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Vibrantly Edgy Fashion Ads
Vibrantly Edgy Fashion Ads
The Rihanna for River Island Summer 2013 Campaign is Boldly Sensual
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Billowing Beach Gowns
Billowing Beach Gowns
The Vogue China 'Grace the Summer' Editorial Stars an Elegant Tian Yi
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Funky Fluorescent Swimwear
Funky Fluorescent Swimwear
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Neon Summer' Editorial Stars Kate Potter
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Dystopian Swimwear Designs
Dystopian Swimwear Designs
The 'Embedded Allure' by David Higgs is Savage and Sci-Fi
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Big-Haired Beach Beauties
Big-Haired Beach Beauties
The Hunter & Gatti Swimwear Editorial Stars Cristina Tosio
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Electric Neon Swimsuits
Electric Neon Swimsuits
The Anja Konstantinova for Grazia Australia Editorial is '80s-Inspired
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Sun-Bathing Motherhood Lookbooks
Sun-Bathing Motherhood Lookbooks
The Harper's Bazaar Australia November 2011 Issue is Sizzli
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Tribal Turbaned Editorials
Tribal Turbaned Editorials
The Alejandra Alonso Photoshoot for Vogue Russia is Tantalizingly Hot
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Vibrantly Accessorized Swimwear
Vibrantly Accessorized Swimwear
The Zoltan Tombor for Grazia Italy Editorial Stars Louise Donegan
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Coral Crossover Swimsuits
Coral Crossover Swimsuits
Numero Febraury 2010 Shows Seduction in the Sand
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Sensual Sun-Drenched Spreads
Sensual Sun-Drenched Spreads
'Over the Top' by Rennio Maifredi has a Sultry Italian Savor
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Desert Swim Shoots
Desert Swim Shoots
The Gottex 2012 Swimswear Collection is Colorful and Glamorous
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Camera-Teasing Swimsuit Shoots
Camera-Teasing Swimsuit Shoots
The GQ UK 'Candice' Editorial is Flirty and Provocative
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Lusty Couture Photoshoots
Lusty Couture Photoshoots
The Catherine McNeil Katja Rahlwes Editorial is Seductively Chic
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DJ Equipment Swimsuits
DJ Equipment Swimsuits
Etsy Seller ThePussPuss Crafts Geeky Music Gear Bikinis
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Bejeweled Bikini Beauties
Bejeweled Bikini Beauties
The Vogue China June 2012 Issue Features the Stunning Doutzen Kroes
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Summertime Nostalgia Shoots
Summertime Nostalgia Shoots
Catherine Servel Shoots Models in a Sultry Seaside Setting
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Geeky Gamer Swimwear (UPDATE)
Geeky Gamer Swimwear (UPDATE)
These Game Boy Color Swimsuits by Black Milk Design are Geeky Chic
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Versatile 70s Swimwear
Versatile 70s Swimwear
Bambi Northwood-Blyth Rocks Some Vibrant Retro Bikinis
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Shimmering Sweaty Swimsuits
Shimmering Sweaty Swimsuits
The Edita Vilkeviciute Vogue Spain Editorial is Lush and Sultry
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Cinematic Swimwear Photoshoots
Cinematic Swimwear Photoshoots
The Vogue Turkey 'Retro Dalgalar' Editorial Stars Juju Ivanyuk
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Striking Swimwear Lookbooks
Striking Swimwear Lookbooks
These We Are Handsome Summer 2011 Swimsuits are Stunning
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Spunky Sparkling Swimsuits
Spunky Sparkling Swimsuits
The Harper's Bazaar UK January 2012 Shoot Gets Super Seductive
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City-Bound Swimwear Spreads
City-Bound Swimwear Spreads
The SHE Beachwear 2011 Collection Takes to the Streets
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Stoic Swimmer Photoshoots
Stoic Swimmer Photoshoots
The Interview 'Olympiad' Editorial is Inspired by the Summer Olympics
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Revealing 40s Swimsuits
Revealing 40s Swimsuits
The Norma Kamali Resort 2014 Swimsuits Source Silhouettes from Pin-Ups
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Gloaming Swimwear Galleries
Gloaming Swimwear Galleries
The Vogue Spain 'El Cuerpo' Editorial Stars a Curvy Hilary Rhoda
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Sultry Fishnet Swimsuits
Sultry Fishnet Swimsuits
The Los Angeles-Based Minimale Animale Bikinis are Seductive
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Architectural Swimsuit Editorials
Architectural Swimsuit Editorials
Marie Claire Spain 'Sensorium' Stars Caroline Corinth
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Seductive Beach Photoshoots
Seductive Beach Photoshoots
The Madame le Figaro Editorial Stars Hilary Rhoda
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