Metropolis: A place in the sun

From 1950s-style retro bikinis to flashy neon colours, this season's selection of swimwear will suit all shapes and tastes, writes Lisa Brady.

Sunglasses €330, Tom Ford at Brown Thomas.

It’s around this time of year that itchy-feet syndrome kicks in, and we start to daydream about escaping to the sun, sand and sea. If you’re lucky enough to have booked a holiday to warmer climes (or even planned a trip to one of our own beautiful beaches, weather permitting), it’s time to get packing for the seaside.

Swimwear is loved and loathed in equal measures, but whether the sun brings out your ...