Keira Knightly wearing a period white swimsuit and cap on a diving board

No strings attached: A brief history of swimwear, from heavy skirts of linen linked to women’s drownings, to the skimpy two-piece named after a nuclear weapons site

When the weather warms, cool water beckons. However, as we cast off our layers and slip into our swimsuits, we might perhaps spare a thought for our ancestors: it wasn’t so long ago that going for a dip entailed donning soon-to-be-sodden woollens, stockings (for women) and even shoes. Few garments’ evolution reveals more about our…

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Fashion Forecast Women /Youth Apparel & Accessories - Spring/Summer 2026 (Trendzoom)

Fashion Forecast Women /Youth Apparel & Accessories – Spring/Summer 2026 (Trendzoom)

The Fashion forecast explores each of our three concept themes through a fashion lens: DUPE-AGE, IMMERSE and SINE WAVE.   The fashion issue expands on the themes for 2026 providing accurate and actionable fashion inspiration. It uncovers key details that shape this exciting new season, covering all aspects of womenswear and women’s accessories. The analysis zooms…

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Modlily Celebrates the Real Beauty and Empowers Women with ModlilyStyle Campaign

Modlily Celebrates the Real Beauty and Empowers Women with ModlilyStyle Campaign

Modlily Celebrates the Real Beauty and Empowers Women with ModlilyStyle Campaign Accessibility Statement Skip Navigation From sun-drenched poolside moments to joyful beach getaways, the campaign features women of all ages, body shapes, and backgrounds confidently wearing Modlily swimwear. Whether in vibrant bikinis, elegant one-pieces, or chic tankinis, each participant brought their unique beauty to life…

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