Sassy Swimwear: Black Maillots

A clear trend emerges for summer swimwear, darlings: the black one-piece suit. From magical maillots to sexy cut-out swimsuits, there is something for every beach-going gal!
First photo: Cover, September 2007. Runway coverage via style.com except where noted.
Danielle Scutt
Hermés
Iceberg
Jean Paul Gaultier
Julien Macdonald
Lacoste
Les Copains, via nymag.com
Mark Fast
Matthew Williamson
Michael Kors
Milly
Roksanda Ilincic
Threeasfour

Tim Hamilton
Milly Acapulco maillot; this and next five at shopbop.com.
Basta Surf Spot X Crisscross one piece.
Zimmerman Papillon cutout one piece.
Jo de Mer Cindy maillot.
Melissa Obadash Amalfi one piece.
Camilla and Marc Glamis Castle one piece.
Red Carter slashed one-piece; this and next at victoriassecret.com.
Magicsuit convertible one-piece.
Mara Hoffman Swim strappy cut-out monokini.
Hermanny by Vix one-shoulder one-piece.
Very Sexy cut-out twist one-piece.
Very Sexy push-up monokini.
“Topless” bikini with removable bandeau.
Vix embellished cut-out one-piece.
Emilio Pucci asymmetric cutout swimsuit; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Julien Macdonald plunging mesh panel swimsuit.
Which suit suits you, darling?
xoxox,
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