The 5 best swim trunk trends for men in 2025
Summer is so close you can almost smell the sea breeze! If maritime holidays and pool parties are on your calendar for the next few months, why not update your swimwear collection with the latest trends? Here are the five hot styles that, according to the experts, are guaranteed to be all the rage this year.
Matters of length
Before diving into the nitty gritty of the trendiest men’s swimwear, it’s time to answer the question on everyone’s lips: what length swim trunks are in style for summer 2025? The answer, similarly to last year, is 1970s-inspired, short, short trunks. Knee-grazing board shorts? Unequivocally out. Inseams five inches and below? So in!
This year, swimwear trends for men lean decidedly formal—or at least as formal as you can be with your toes in the sand—, with tailored styles taking over their drawstring counterparts. Orlebar Brown is one of the most well-known and iconic brands that mastered this style. Whether you go monochrome or decide for a fun print, tailored trunks will take you effortlessly from beach to bar.
-48%
Orlebar Brown
Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Blue
$154.00
$299.00
Yoox
-71%
Orlebar Brown
Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Blue
$79.00
$270.00
Yoox
-48%
Orlebar Brown
Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Blue
$154.00
$299.00
Yoox
-70%
Orlebar Brown
Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Blue
$89.00
$299.00
Yoox
-58%
Orlebar Brown
Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Blue
$89.00
$213.00
Yoox
-49%
Orlebar Brown
Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Black
$153.00
$298.00
Yoox
-58%
Orlebar Brown
Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Green
$125.00
$298.00
Yoox
Prints are all in this summer, and florals are definitely at the forefront. Flower power has never been so on-trend: moody, dark florals, pop-art influences, and abstract takes on the print are all welcome.
-20%
Orlebar Brown
Floral swim trunks Red
$296.00
$370.00
Mytheresa
-53%
Kiton
Patterned Beach Boxers Blue
$291.00
$620.00
Balardi
Etro
Blue Trunk Roma Polyester Swim Shorts-Uomo
$240.00
Wanan Luxury
-53%
Kiton
Patterned Beach Boxers Red
$291.00
$620.00
Balardi
Vintage references are also going strong, and they’re influencing both the length and the style of this summer’s swimwear trends. The most sought-after are 70s-inspired, sporty shorts complete with side stripes and contrast piping.
Simons
Mens Nautical stripe swim trunk Red
$59.00
Simons
-14%
Paul Smith
Signature Stripe Swim Shorts Blue
$205.00
$238.00
Balardi
Simons
Mens Nautical stripe swim trunk Blue
$59.00
Simons
While minimalist sensibilities are undoubtedly on the rise, we still see the appeal of a brightly-coloured pair of swim trunks.
Sorbet hues, rich greens, electric blues, and bright purples are all super stylish choices for summer 2025, but it might be worth it to do a little research on colour theory before dabbling in them.
-42%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Beach Boxers Yellow
$116.00
$199.00
Balardi
-5%
MC2 Saint Barth
Lightweight Fabric Swimming Costume With Print Yellow
$228.00
$239.00
Balardi
This summer, more is more! Besides the aforementioned floral, angular geometric shapes, jazzy abstract patterns, and prints of all sorts are welcome on shores and poolsides all over the world.
-53%
Kiton
Patterned Beach Boxers Red
$203.00
$433.00
Balardi
-53%
Kiton
Patterned Beach Boxers Red
$291.00
$620.00
Balardi
Roberto Ricci Design
Sea Clothing Black
$239.00
Balardi
Simons
Mens Monochrome swim brief Blue
$39.00
Simons
-42%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Beach Boxers Yellow
$116.00
$199.00
Balardi
-5%
MC2 Saint Barth
Lightweight Fabric Swimming Costume With Print Green
$228.00
$239.00
Balardi
Polo Ralph Lauren
Beach Boxers Blue
$195.00
Balardi
