Swimming costumes have been around since the 1800s ... Rayon - an artificial version of silk - was introduced in the 1930s, but it wasn't until the 1940s that swimwear technology really took off.

Recently, trends have started to shift yet again as the most stylish re-embrace the one-piece swimsuit. With the return has ...

Shopping for swimwear is never a particularly edifying experience, but forget the reflection in the mirror, the biggest shock might just come from the price tag. Phoebe Philo, the new benchmark ...