The Art of the One-Piece: Designer Swimsuits Worth the Investment
There is something quietly powerful about a one-piece swimsuit done right. Where a bikini announces itself, the maillot commands. It is the garment of women who understand that restraint — the deliberate edit, the single clean line — is the most sophisticated form of dressing. This season, the designers who know swimwear best are reminding us exactly why the one-piece never left.
Whether you're drawn to the Parisian minimalism of Eres swimwear, the sun-drenched maximalism of a Dolce & Gabbana one-piece swimsuit, or the effortlessly cool aesthetic of a Solid & Striped one piece, the maillot has become the definitive piece of the season's swim edit. At Lola Dré, we've curated the finest examples of the form — here's how to find yours.
The Case for Considered Colour
Solid & Striped built an entire brand philosophy on this idea — that the right swimsuit begins with the right palette. The Hazel Reversible Halter One Piece is a masterclass in that thinking: two colourways in one, so your Bon Bon pink afternoon can pivot to an Ocean Mist evening with nothing more than a quick change. It's the kind of intelligent design that feels almost too good for the pool deck.
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The Enduring Appeal of the Riviera Classic
Melissa Odabash has been dressing women for the Mediterranean summer since 1999 — and she has never once missed. Her one-pieces carry the spirit of a '70s Italian holiday, cut for real women who want support, shape, and something that looks extraordinary when you step off a boat. The Bellino Clementine is a perennial favourite for precisely that reason.
Melissa Odabash — $68
Melissa Odabash — $67
Melissa Odabash — $141
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The Edit, Distilled
At Lola Dré, the one-piece swimsuit has always been central to the swim edit — because it represents the same values that guide everything else we curate: intentionality, craftsmanship, and the conviction that what you wear to the water deserves as much thought as anything else in your wardrobe. Whether your instinct runs toward the architectural restraint of Eres swimwear, the graphic confidence of a Solid & Striped one piece swimsuit, or the Italian extravagance of a Dolce & Gabbana one piece swimsuit, the most important thing is that it feels entirely, unmistakably like you.
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