Let us all admit it — we’ve worn the usual swimsuits (nylon, polyester, knit and mesh) for years. While these styles will always be, well, in style, we also have to take a moment and welcome the African prints version of swimwear into our swim drawer. And thanks to the designers who are all out to give these swimsuits an artfully and aesthetically modern twist.
Whenever the flirty set descend on our Instagram page, it kept us oohing and ahhing at its stunning beauty, while at the same time left us in a complete awe. Using Ankara fabric and unexpected designs, these brands creates colorful and beautiful African-inspired one-piece and two-piece bikinis. And with its African-inspired vibe and handmade touch, these swimsuits are truly unique and insanely covetable. The roundup here will open your eyes to swimsuits you haven’t yet seen and are sure to have all eyes on you the next time you hit the beach!
Keep flipping through the gallery to see what we’re talking about (we’ve also imbeded the links to their shops for you):
