The best local swimwear brands in Singapore

Tapping on her love for surfing, founder Beckie started local brand Haikini on the basis of making functional, stylish and affordable surf-swimwear available for women in Asia. Surf and swim in style with its off-shoulder bikini sets and long-sleeved monokinis decked with vibrant prints and hues which are gorgeously hand-made in Bali. Plus, every purchase made contributes to the fair wages of the talented makers. And as a sustainable and ethical fashion brand, Haikini also uses leftover fabric from production instead of plastic to create pouches that store and protect your swimwear.

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With Align Swim, you come for its sleek, sophisticated cuts and stay for its sturdy, sustainable wear. Whether its a halter top, off-shoulder piece or full suit, Align's swimwear is made of  buttery-soft Econyl (regenerated nylon made from waste from landfills and oceans) or Repreve (performance fibre made from recycled plastic bottles) that hold up well to sun and sea. Look out for occasional collaborations with local and international personalities, or kit your little one out in its Align Mini collection. 

Take island living up a notch with La Pêche Swim’s collection of swimwear made for confident and stylish women. Shop sleek silhouettes and arty aesthetics that would make you stand out anywhere. The unique prints are designed and hand-drawn locally. Besides being sustainable – the collection is made from recyclable fabrics from Italy – its swimwear pieces feature thoughtful and intricate details making every piece you own truly special. Both functional and aesthetically pleasing, the pieces are perfect whether you're in for a dip in the sea or partying away at the beach club.

Shop online lapecheswim.com

Time Out Singapore in partnership with La Pêche Swim

You won’t find string bikinis at Pinksalt. This online brand founded by Belinda Lee and Ng Su May prides itself as a ‘modern yet modest’ swimwear label that offers unique silhouettes inspired by urban trends. The swimwear fabric that’s used is thicker to the touch and comes in a matte finish – making it perfect to be worn as a bodysuit (read: your next festival outfit).

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This homegrown brand is packed with everything you need for some fun in the sun. We're talking pool floats, body care, beach accessories and vibrant swimwear for women, men and children – perfect for getting all your beach gear sorted under one roof. Uniquely designed in Singapore, its fashion-forward pieces are not only stylish but functional and comfortable.

Founded by watersports enthusiast Lyn Rosmarin in 2014, K.Blu offers a slew of one-piece swimsuits in vivid hues and charming prints inspired by the rich cultures found in Singapore. The brand also has a Curve collection with sizes going up to UK 18 to fit bigger cup sizes and athletic bodies.

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As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. And in Toni Chan’s case, she’s built a swimwear brand that uses recycled waste plastic that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill, or worse, the ocean. Since it launched in 2015, August Society has only used sustainable fabrics such as recycled polyamide in its seasonal collections. All tops and bottoms are mix and match, allowing for endless styling possibilities.

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Besides cute bralettes that are great for lounging around at home, size-inclusive lingerie brand Our Bralette Club also have a collection of swimwear that is equally as pretty and comfortable. And all bodies are beautiful here – just like its bralettes, the range of swimwear ranges in sizes, transcending the standard size 0 body type.

Shop online ourbraletteclub.com