# Sailor Swimsuits Vintage-Inspired Modern Bathing Suits & Bikinis by FablesbyBarrie By Bianca | Published 2009-08-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sailor-swimsuits References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29255847&ref=sr_gallery_1&&ga_search_query=sailor%20swim&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes) This Sailor Swimsuit is a vintage-meets-modern piece of swimwear that's sure to grab any lifeguard's attention. From the front, it looks like a [one piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaping-swimwear) with a brilliant red sash nipping in the waist, but from the bath, the Sailor Swimsuit looks like a bikini. The Sailor Swimsuit is the creation of FablesbyBarrie who has been creating [vintage-inspired clothes with a modern twist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyler-mcgillivary-3) since 2007. The Sailor Swimsuit sells for $98, but their other pieces, like the Yacht Suit, Hampton Suit, and the Sweetpea Suit featured here, are well worth a look at. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Swimsuits:** Opportunity for disrupting the conventional swimwear industry with unique and nostalgic designs. - **Multi-functional Swimwear:** Opportunity for innovating swimwear that can switch between a one-piece and a bikini. - **Modernizing Retro Fashion:** Opportunity for bringing vintage styles into the present by adding modern twists. ### Who This Affects Most - **Apparel:** The apparel industry can benefit from incorporating vintage-inspired designs into their swimwear lines. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can benefit from offering unique, limited edition designs to customers online. - **Fashion Retail:** The fashion retail industry can benefit from incorporating vintage-inspired swimwear in their physical and online stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bespoke Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle-swimwear.md) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md) - [Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyler-mcgillivary-3.md) - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Coordinated Coastal Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salty-mermaid.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Swimwear Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformations-second-swim-drop.md) - [Classic Fisherman-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafarer-cotton-sweaters.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md)