25 Best Men’s Swimwear of 2026: The Definitive Luxury Edit
From Prada’s Re-Nylon engineering to Loewe’s Paula’s Ibiza prints — the Vêtir stylist team’s complete guide to what to wear in the water this summer.
Men’s swimwear has quietly become one of the most design-serious categories in luxury fashion. What used to be an afterthought — a pair of board shorts grabbed on the way to the airport — is now a category where Prada deploys its Re-Nylon sustainability programme, Loewe extends its Paula’s Ibiza collaboration, and Givenchy applies couture embroidery techniques.
The Vêtir stylist team reviewed the complete men’s new arrivals collection and selected the 25 pieces that define the season — across every silhouette, every brand temperament, and every price point from $88 to $1,100.
This is the definitive list.
THE FASHION-HOUSE HEAVYWEIGHTS
1. PRADA — Printed Re-Nylon Swim Trunks, Grey · $1,100
The most technically advanced swim trunk on this list. Prada’s Re-Nylon is regenerated from ocean plastic and engineered to outperform virgin nylon — faster drying, better colour retention, more structural memory. The print treatment makes this the statement version of an already-iconic programme.
Stylist note: These work as shorts. Wear them with a white linen shirt and loafers and nobody at dinner knows they’re swimwear.
2. PRADA — Re-Nylon Swim Trunks, Light Blue · $795
The cleaner entry into Prada Re-Nylon. Solid light blue, triangle logo plaque, and the same regenerated-nylon engineering. If the printed version is the statement, this is the standard.
3. DOLCE & GABBANA — Majolica-Print Swim Trunks · $825
The Sicilian majolica tile print — D&G’s most confident recurring motif — rendered on quick-dry swim fabric. Four hundred years of Mediterranean craft tradition behind a print that reads instantly poolside.
4. BALENCIAGA — Bodies Swim Shorts, Black · $725
Balenciaga’s Bodies line brings the house’s sculptural approach to swimwear. Black, precise, and completely free of decoration — the appeal is entirely in the cut.
5. BALENCIAGA — Logo Swim Trunks, Navy · $795
The logo version, in navy. For the man who wants the brand to be legible without being loud.
THE COUTURE-DETAIL TIER
6. GIVENCHY — Swim Shorts with Paris Embroidery, Black · $750
Hand-finished Paris embroidery on technical swim fabric. This is Givenchy applying atelier technique to the pool — subtle at distance, unmistakable up close.
7. GIVENCHY — Rose-Print Nylon Swim Trunks · $790
The rose print is the romantic counterpoint to Givenchy’s usual severity. Short-length cut, densely printed, completely distinctive.
8. GIVENCHY — Swim Shorts with Flowers Print, Navy Blue · $790
Navy florals — the most wearable of Givenchy’s three swim entries. Dark enough to be versatile, printed enough to be interesting.
9. VERSACE — Printed Swim Trunks, Pink · $625
Versace in pink is Versace at its most joyful. The print is full Baroque energy; the cut is precise. This is the piece that gets photographed.
THE BRITISH HOUSES
10. BURBERRY — Signature Check Swim Trunks · $585
The check. On swimwear. Done with restraint. Burberry’s signature pattern is one of the few heritage motifs that translates to the pool without looking like costume.
11. BURBERRY — Checked Swim Shorts, Wave Blue Check · $550
The Wave Blue colourway reworks the check in seasonal blues — more beach, less trench. The smarter choice if you already own anything in the classic camel check.
12. PAUL SMITH — Signature Stripe Swim Shorts, Black · $195
The signature stripe as a side detail on black swim shorts. Quietly recognisable, completely wearable, and at $195 one of the best value luxury swim pieces of the season.
13. PAUL SMITH — Short-Length Recycled Swim Shorts · $175
Recycled fabric, shorter cut, clean finish. The most accessible entry into the list’s sustainability tier.
14. PAUL SMITH — Straight-Leg Mid-Length Striped Recycled Swim Shorts · $195
The mid-length straight-leg cut is the season’s most flattering silhouette for most builds — and the stripe brings Paul Smith’s colour intelligence to it.
THE STATEMENT MAKERS
15. LOEWE — Paula’s Ibiza Striped Swim Trunks · $650
Loewe’s Paula’s Ibiza line is the most consistently joyful collaboration in luxury. The striped swim trunk captures the whole project in one piece: Mediterranean ease, craft credibility, real wearability.
16. LOEWE — Printed Swim Trunks, Blue · $650
The printed alternative — a blue that photographs beautifully against water. Same construction as the stripe, different mood.
17. AMIRI — Logo Patch Swim Trunks · $450
Amiri brings LA streetwear energy to the pool. The logo patch is the marker; the construction quality is what keeps it on this list.
18. RHUDE — Regatta Club Hawaiian Swim Short · $465
Rhude’s Hawaiian print filtered through the brand’s vintage-Americana lens. The Regatta Club motif is nostalgia done with precision — this is the pick for the man whose style references are analogue.
19. RHUDE — Classic Logo Swim Short, Black · $390
The cleaner Rhude entry. Black, logo-marked, and versatile enough to anchor a full summer rotation.
20. BALMAIN — Monogram Swim Briefs in Nylon Elastane · $325
The only brief on this list — and it’s here because Balmain executed it with total conviction. Monogrammed nylon-elastane, European-beach confidence. Not for everyone; exactly right for some.
THE TECHNICAL & HERITAGE PICKS
21. MONCLER — Swimwear, Black · $425
Moncler’s alpine engineering applied to water. The black swim short is cut with the same precision as their outerwear — technical fabric, logo detail, zero excess.
22. MONCLER — Swimwear, Orange · $425
The same construction in high-visibility orange — the colour of the season for men’s swim. Confident without needing a print.
23. STONE ISLAND — Compass Swim Trunks · $200
The compass badge carries three decades of textile-innovation credibility. At $200, this is the pick for the man who cares about fabric research more than fashion cycles.
24. ROBERTO CAVALLI — Grey Swimwear · ~~$370~~ $195 (47% off)
The best sale buy on the list. Cavalli’s grey swim short at 47% off brings Italian glamour-house construction under $200.
25. CARHARTT WIP — Chase Swim Trunks, Black/Gold · $88
The workwear icon’s swim entry — and the most accessible piece on this list. Black with gold embroidery, built with Carhartt WIP’s characteristic durability. Proof that a considered edit isn’t only about price.
Quick Reference: All 25 at a Glance
| # | Brand | Piece | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRADA | Printed Re-Nylon Swim Trunks, Grey | $1,100 |
| 2 | PRADA | Re-Nylon Swim Trunks, Light Blue | $795 |
| 3 | DOLCE & GABBANA | Majolica-Print Swim Trunks | $825 |
| 4 | BALENCIAGA | Bodies Swim Shorts, Black | $725 |
| 5 | BALENCIAGA | Logo Swim Trunks, Navy | $795 |
| 6 | GIVENCHY | Paris Embroidery Swim Shorts, Black | $750 |
| 7 | GIVENCHY | Rose-Print Nylon Swim Trunks | $790 |
| 8 | GIVENCHY | Flowers Print Swim Shorts, Navy | $790 |
| 9 | VERSACE | Printed Swim Trunks, Pink | $625 |
| 10 | BURBERRY | Signature Check Swim Trunks | $585 |
| 11 | BURBERRY | Checked Swim Shorts, Wave Blue | $550 |
| 12 | PAUL SMITH | Signature Stripe Swim Shorts, Black | $195 |
| 13 | PAUL SMITH | Short-Length Recycled Swim Shorts | $175 |
| 14 | PAUL SMITH | Mid-Length Striped Recycled Swim Shorts | $195 |
| 15 | LOEWE | Paula’s Ibiza Striped Swim Trunks | $650 |
| 16 | LOEWE | Printed Swim Trunks, Blue | $650 |
| 17 | AMIRI | Logo Patch Swim Trunks | $450 |
| 18 | RHUDE | Regatta Club Hawaiian Swim Short | $465 |
| 19 | RHUDE | Classic Logo Swim Short, Black | $390 |
| 20 | BALMAIN | Monogram Swim Briefs | $325 |
| 21 | MONCLER | Swimwear, Black | $425 |
| 22 | MONCLER | Swimwear, Orange | $425 |
| 23 | STONE ISLAND | Compass Swim Trunks | $200 |
| 24 | ROBERTO CAVALLI | Grey Swimwear (47% off) | ~~$370~~ $195 |
| 25 | CARHARTT WIP | Chase Swim Trunks, Black/Gold | $88 |
How the Vêtir Stylists Chose
Every piece on this list was selected against four criteria: construction quality (fabric engineering, seam finish, hardware), design longevity (will this look right in three summers?), real-world wearability (pool to lunch without a change), and value at its price point (whether that’s $88 or $1,100).
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FAQ: Men’s Luxury Swimwear 2026
What are the best men’s swimwear brands for 2026? Prada (best technical fabric via Re-Nylon), Loewe (best print and craft credibility), Givenchy (best couture detail), Burberry (best heritage pattern), Moncler and Stone Island (best technical construction), and Rhude and Amiri (best fashion-forward streetwear energy).
What length swim shorts should men wear in 2026? Short-to-mid length dominates. The short-length cut (Givenchy, Paul Smith) leads the fashion conversation; the mid-length straight-leg (Paul Smith, Burberry) is the most universally flattering. Long board shorts remain out of the luxury conversation.
Is Prada Re-Nylon worth the price for swimwear? Re-Nylon is regenerated from ocean plastic and outperforms virgin nylon in drying speed and colour retention. At $795–$1,100 it’s the most expensive fabric programme on this list — and the most technically justified.
What is the best affordable piece on the Vêtir men’s swim list? The Carhartt WIP Chase Swim Trunks at $88, the Paul Smith recycled shorts at $175–$195, and the Roberto Cavalli grey swim short at $195 (47% off) are the value picks. All three deliver construction quality well above their price points.
Can luxury swim shorts be worn as regular shorts? Yes — this is one of the defining shifts of 2026 menswear. Tailored swim shorts (Prada, Balenciaga, Moncler) are cut to pass as casual shorts. Pair with a linen shirt and loafers and the transition from pool to restaurant requires no change.
This edit is curated by the Vêtir stylist team from the men’s new arrivals collection. All prices current as of July 2026.