Prints in Bloom

Floral prints, big in the ’80s, are back. Well, not exactly back: In this iteration, the patterns are refined, chic and sophisticated, as opposed to loud and garish, with engaging color palettes that are both cool and vibrant. Perennial proof positive that everything old is new again, they are one of the top trends in swimwear this summer. Here are examples from three of our favorite lines: Agua Bendita, handmade in Colombia, and SoCal-based L*Space and Vitamin A.

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Agua Bendita: Available at Diane’s Beachwear in Huntington Beach, 714.536.7803, and Newport Beach, 949.759.6880, Sunny Spring

Vitamin A: Everything But Water in Costa Mesa, 714.540.8523, and Molly Brown’s in Laguna Beach, 949.494.5737, Leah Bodysuit in Palma EcoRib

❀ Engaging color palettes, cool and vibrant

L*Space: Huntington Surf & Sport in Huntington Beach, 714.841.4000, and Curl Surf by Sammy Duvall at Downtown Disney, Anaheim, 714.772.2410, Flashback top and Bummin’ bottom in Sunset Palm

by Zoe Lorenzo