We thought the worst thing about bikini season was cellulite, but it turns out swimwear can be quite controversial. In fact, after Australian swimwear brand Lisa Blue showed a one-piece with an image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on the runway, there has been some serious backlash from right wing Hindu organization Shiv Sena and the Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata political party aimed at Australia (flags have even been burned). While Lisa Blue has already said they will not produce the swimsuit in question, the controversy is worth bearing in mind when packing for the beach. This Memorial Day Weekend, rely on cut, color, and print to make your beach look a memorable statement — the good kind of memorable!
1. Soludos Costa Stripe Flat Espadrilles, $28; 2. Norma Kamali Ruched High-Waist Bottoms White, $175; 3. Anya Hindmarch Beach Party Tote, $295; 4. Minimarket Tokyo Sunglasses, $84
1. We Are Handsome The Los Angeles Bandeau Swimsuit, $375; 2. ZadiG &Voltaire Primo Acid Deluxe Stretch-Denim Shorts, $ 230; 3. Michael Kors Button-Down Shirt, $79.50 ; 4. Eugenia Kim Kurt Panama Fedora, $253; 5. Matt Bernson The Love Sandal, $125
1. Emilio Pucci Cotton-flannel beach towel, $665; 2. Emilio Pucci Printed Triangle Bikini, $395; 3. 3.1 Phillip Lim Asymmetric Cotton Tunic, $250; 4. Milly Large Sailboat Tote, $250; 5. Musa Crystal-Embellished Metallic Leather Sandals, $440
