# Cut-Away Monokinis Summer's Must-Have Swimwear Photgraphed in Ruins By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-06-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimwear-marie-claire-italy-june-2009 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/diary/b--Eclissi-Solare-Marie-Claire-Italy-June-2009-1870.html) The monokini is this summer’s [hot swimsuit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop). The bathing suit style is a [sexy one-piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaping-swimwear) with the sides removed, leaving a vertical strip of material joining the top and bottom of what would otherwise be a bikini. In the June 2009 issue of Marie Claire Italy, [striking cut-away styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle-swimwear) are modeled dramatically by Nicola Haffman. The black and white images of 'Eclissi Solare' (translated to Solar Eclipses) were shot against a rugged background of stone ruins by Elina Kechicheva. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Cut-away Monokinis:** Cut-away monokinis are a trendy and sexy swimwear style that offers a unique twist on traditional one-pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Swimwear:** The swimwear industry can capitalize on the trend of cut-away monokinis by creating innovative designs that cater to the demand for sexy and stylish beachwear. - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers can explore the trend of cut-away monokinis by incorporating unique locations, such as ruins, to create captivating and edgy images. - **Fashion Magazines:** Fashion magazines can feature the trend of cut-away monokinis in their editorials, showcasing different ways to style and wear this fashionable swimwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md) - [Celebrity Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-line.md) - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Crochet Bikini Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverups-and-swimwear.md) - [Summery Bikini Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-spring-2024.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md) - [Bespoke Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle-swimwear.md) - [Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md)