Bikinis are out of style? Swimwear favour sporty cuts like the tankini instead

A model presents a creation by Chanel during the Women's Spring/Summer 2022 ready-to-wear collection fashion show as part of Paris Fashion Week. Photo: AFP

After long dominating swimwear trends on the world's beaches, the bikini could now be outshone by more modest designs, inspired by previous decades.

Tankini, T-shirt and wetsuit styles, not to mention the swim skirt, look set to be the stars of this season, riding the wave of body positivity.