Season 2019 is swimwear with attitude – and lots of it. Glamour, sophistication and intrigue merge with innovations in silhouettes and fabrications. More now than ever, from the simplest to the most elaborate – detail means everything.  There is no such thing as basic anymore. Fit, durability and control are all essential elements but it’s the details that turn heads. Highlighted here are some of the most exquisite swimwear styles of the season which all serve to bring mystique and beauty beachside.

From GOTTEX Couture, a plunge monokini is stacked with details from the lustrous fabric to the shirring and pleating enhancements to the showstopping macramé design at center.

Dressed to kill, KYA Swim marries a beautiful blush solid with striking black in this peekaboo crossover high-neck maillot.

BAHIMI’s brilliant yellow itsy-bitsy bikini incorporates striking gold-toned ornamentation to make this suit truly chic and provocative.

There’s nothing basic about this high-neck maillot from ROBIN PICCONE. Intricately detailed textures meet with crocheted mesh in three rich solid shades. Ties at back.

GOTTEX Couture turns basic into WOW with the addition of a retro-inspired mesh caplet with ruffled hem trimmed in pleated satin.

It’s all in the color. AMORESSA’s plunge halter maillot in rich royal blue is accentuated with a pair of silver-colored rings and tie detail.

High fashion meets extreme function in DUSKII’s long-sleeved rash guard two-piece with high-waisted self-tie bottom. Bold stripes accented with solids, this style performs double duty as swimwear and activewear. Add a skirt or shorts for beach to streetwear.

MILONGA’s shocking red two-piece features flirty ruffles and crocheted stitching details at top and bottom.

This high-neck black and white two-piece by SKYE is perfect for an active lifestyle with mirrored striped band detail, clean lines and built-in sophistication.

MIRACLESUIT’S surplice maillot in black is accented with beautifully engineered florals and shimmering metallics.