This sophisticated slate grey take on the label's signature Setter swim shorts is inspired by Bond's outfit in Thunderball (1965).

We have, after all, been stuck at home in loungewear for a year, so why wouldn’t you add some sartorial smarts to your holiday wardrobe? This navy pair is cut with a straight leg to sit mid-length on your pins, and is starkly contrasted with a practical white drawstring and elegant piping down each side. The sustainable fabric, made from recycled ocean plastics, has been elevated in typical Prada style here with a monochromatic colourway trimmed in white stitching.To those who prefer a more understated stance at the poolside, these black Chase swim shorts by Carhartt WIP are a failsafe option. Stone Island has been ahead of the trend for many seasons now with its simple but effective offering, while elevated undies label CDLP's latest offering of swimwear is glistening to perfection. For the summer of ‘23, there’s a big trend for swimshorts with oil-spill high-shine metallic finishes that'll come into their own as the sun shines on them and look especially cool underwater. Its easily adjustable tailored styles make a compelling case for your holiday wardrobe, perfectly capturing the Caribbean destination from which they take their name.

Fitting that Los Angeles Apparel is bringing the Baywatch vibes with its bright red men's swim trunks. For elegance to continue rhyming with ease, and comfort with luxury, Vilebrequin has developed a wide range of stretch swim shorts inspired by our classic men’s swim trunks. We love these tailored-fit striped shorts, that'll double for summer go-to's even when there's no pool in the pipeline. The Vilebrequin turtle is an icon of the swimwear world, rearing its head in new forms with every new season.

And, in this psychedelic blossom pattern, you can take them beyond your local pool to all manner of overseas festivals. Notoriously seductive, Tom Ford's vision is often characterised by dusky tones, metallic detailing, or animalistic patterns. There’s a very different vibe to be had at the poolside dependant on whether you go drawstring or tailored, but the latter is really upping the ante this season. Its 5" pool short boasts bonded perforations for superior drainage and a fit engineered for optimal thigh and glute breathing room.