Best of the City 2010: four choice bathing suits, cut stylishly modest or barely there

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New Toronto label Destineau is known for its artful patterns—feathers, jewels, cacti and others—designed by illustrator Courtney Wotherspoon. The suits can be ordered in split sizes, and some styles come in matching versions for toddlers. $165.

Even the biggest schlub looks like a captain of industry in Vilebrequin togs, made of fast-drying spinnaker canvas. $230.

We never believed that geeks would inherit the earth, until they shimmied into a pair of these ultra-sexy, skimpy and utterly mesmerizing pixelated Hom swimmers. $119.

The kaleidoscopic Matthew Williamson one-piece is hard to find—in Canada, it’s available only at The Room. The halter strap is removable
for sunbathing. $450.

(Images: Christopher Stevenson)