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Bianca Brandner - '“Lately, I find myself drawn to low neckline one piece swimsuits, I find them quite chic and effortless. I particularly like the ones that are cinched with a belt. I think they’re very flattering and exude a sense of sophistication.'
Bianca Brandner - 'When I’m feeling a little more feminine and fun, I tend to gravitate towards swimsuits with vibrant prints, thinner straps and interesting back details.”
Janine Gutierrez - “Triangle bikinis from Bench are my absolute favorite. Triangle suits me best and also I love that you can adjust the shape and style by using the straps in different ways.'
Janine Gutierrez - 'I usually turn it into a bandeau when I’m sunbathing to avoid tan lines. The ones from Bench specifically are so affordable and cute. Some are under 1000 pesos only!”
Kaila Estrada - “I like to wear triangle bikinis because they work best for my body type. It gives the illusion of curves and is very effortless to put on.”
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Katarina Rodriguez - “For bikinis I prefer my bottoms to be high cut to make my legs look longer and create the illusion of a curvier waist. For my tops, anything with thin straps or strapless for minimal tan lines. I also love anything Venus cut, because of how flattering and elegant the cut looks.'
Katarina Rodriguez - 'I discovered H&M’s swim line last year and I am obsessed with their colors and styles. Blackbough is another brand I also recently discovered that has a wide range of styles, patterns, colors and summer pieces. Local brands I love are Eighth Mermaid and Beyond the Beach. Brands that sell beautiful surf-appropriate pieces are Billabong and Roxy.”
Leila Alcasid - “My favourite bikini style is usually a high waisted two piece! I think the cut fits my body type well, and it’s a nice balance of covering up and showing a little skin.'
Leila Alcasid - 'I love brands like Fella Swim and Hunza G.”
Marie Lozano - '“I have many different kinds of swimwear styles but I gravitate towards bikinis—triangle, string, and brazilian styles. It’s more for function. I like swimwear that I can move, swim, snorkel in. It also gives me minimum tan lines.'
Marie Lozano - 'I like support the swimsuit brands of my friends—Aga and Agua Brazilian. Other favorites are Adriana Degreas and Liza Marie Fernandez.”
Mikaela Lagdameo - “I love triangle or string bikinis because they’re perfectly adjustable and most flattering than any other style.'
Mikaela Lagdameo - 'My favorite swimsuits are from Blackbough Swim, Monday Swimwear, Vix, and custom ones from Boom Sason.”
Nicole Andersson - “Right now, I’m really loving cutout swimsuits with bows and flower appliqués.'
Nicole Andersson - 'I find them very versatile because you can wear them as bodysuits.”
Stephanie Zubiri - 'I love a good string bikini! It’s really the most flattering on my body type. I have a small waist but a big backside so I need something I can adjust properly as needed.'
Stephanie Zubiri - 'I also have pretty full breasts so the triangle cut is very flattering while holding everything together.”