Swimwear Trends for Summer 2014

Last Friday, I attended a fashion workshop (for FIDM students) featuring summer 2014 swimwear at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort.Women's Swimwear trends featured versatile no-tie bikinis that are easy for fun in the sand and surf; neon colors; patterns inspired by exotic destinations like Bali; retro waistlines; fringe and crochet details; reversibility; coordinating and stylish rash guards; chic coverups that translate to street wear seamlessly; and multi-functional straps allowing for the bikini wearer to play around with a range of ways to tie.
Men's Swimwear trends included trunks with vintage and retro prints, scalloped hems, pops of neon, elastic and tie waistbands.

All women's swimwear provided by Molly Brown Swimwear & Roxy. All men's swimwear provided by Ripcurl, Vans, Katin, Quiksilver & Catch Surf.
Left to Right: Catch Surf Cali Print Boardie Short, Ripcurl Mirage Aggrotrippin Boardshort, Katin USA 'Paisley' Volley Shorts, Quiksilver Boardshorts, Vans Joel Tudor Trimline Boardshort
Left to Right: Pily Q Animal Zip Rashguard & Babe Bottom, Mikoh Xavier One Piece, L*Space Fringe Halter & Sunchaser Pant, Mikoh Coconuts Top & Rockies Bottom

From Left to Right: Vans Joel Tudor Trimline Boardshort, Vans Off the Wall Boardshort , Quiksilver Scallop Boardshorts, Catch Surf Ride or Die Boardie Short Left to Right: Frankies Bikinis Kaia Top & Luna Bottom,  L*Space Strap Back Top & Itsy Bottom, Molly Brown Swimwear, Vitamin A Cannes Rashguard over Neutra Bralette & Hipster