This summer, dive into our edit of the best swimming trunks. From easy-wearing cool pastels and eye-catching quirky prints to dependable classic stripes for a refined look, we have a style for everyone, whether you’re heading to the sandy beaches of Ibiza or the local London lido.

Whether you’re sipping Aperol at the beach clubs of Ibiza, taking a family trip to the Amalfi Coast, or praying for a heatwave to make the most of the UK’s outdoor swimming pools, we have your perfect pair of swimming trunks.

Oas’ swimming trunks go beyond the beach.

There are plenty of styles to choose from, across all budgets, and the high street is a great place to start. Abercrombie has plenty of on-trend checkerboard and covetable hues, while Reiss’ offering is one of the best we’ve seen from a brand in years.

For something a little more fashion-led, look to the Scandi high street stores. Head to ARKET for trunks in bold blue stripes – great paired with a white tee or navy shirt when you’re not taking a dip. And for styles that will ensure you stand out from the crowd, OAS has a vast selection of cool, quirky prints – perfect paired with this season’s on-trend Cuban shirt in soft cream or rich brown.

For summer style with a conscience, Love Brand is a certified B-Corp label. They donate a percentage of profits to wildlife conservation projects that help wild elephants and other endangered species.

If you don’t want to make too much of a statement this summer, Reiss offers great sober swim shorts with a smart twist. From their tailoring-inspired cuts to classic hues, their finishes feel substantial, making them a fantastic option to wear as regular shorts with a white vest and open linen shirt.

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Reiss’ pink striped shorts look just as good in the pool as at the beach bar paired with a statement, colour-pop tee.

male model on beach wearing red swim shorts

Tombolo bridges the gap between functional swim shorts and cool summer daywear.

The best swim shorts look just as good worn solo or paired with a white tee or navy shirt on dry land.

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