# Metal Bikini Details Vitamin A Adds Hardware to New Swimwear Line By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sexy-hardware-swimsuits-vitamin-a-swimwears-metal-bikini-details References: [southbeachswimsuits](https://www.southbeachswimsuits.com/store.php?StoreLevel=3&PrevStoreLevel=1&productid=3233&Level1=7&p=4&term=vitamin) & [vitaminaswim](http://www.vitaminaswim.com/profile/) Swimsuit season is here and some of the [sexiest swimsuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection) of the season are at Vitamin A swimwear. Not for shrinking violets, these Vitamin A swimwear bikinis are super skimpy and sexy. They have plain bikinis and [string bikinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-x-ian-charms), but some of the more eye-catching styles are the teeny bikinis with the metal hoop detailing on the top and bottom. Vitamin A swimwear also offers [patterned bikinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta) if you are looking for something exotic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Metal Hoop Detailing:** There is an opportunity for jewelry companies to create innovative metal bikini detailing for swimwear brands. - **Exotic Patterned Bikinis:** There is a potential for textile companies to create innovative materials and designs for patterned bikinis in swimwear brands. - **Skimpy Swimwear:** There is a disruption opportunity in creating sustainable & body-positive swimwear brands that offer sexy, skimpy bikinis for all sizes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Jewelry:** Jewelry companies can partner with swimwear brands to create innovative metal detailing for bikinis. - **Textile:** Textile companies can work with swimwear brands to create exotic patterns and designs for bikinis. - **Sustainable Fashion:** There is an opportunity for sustainable fashion brands to disrupt the swimwear industry by offering body-positive and skimpy bikinis for all sizes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Crochet Bikini Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverups-and-swimwear.md) - [Luxury Swim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimwear-redefined.md) - [Celebrity Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-line.md) - [Sustainable High-End Swimwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventura-swimwear.md) - [Color-Rich Swimsuit Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-club.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md)