It’s all very well borrowing your boyfriend’s clothes, or indeed, buying your own from the men’s section, but swimwear – not so much. Even if you’re happy topless, a bare chest and a pair of swimming shorts is hardly very St Tropez. 

Good news for vicarious lovers of menswear label Orlebar Brown, who has launched a brand new line of womenswear including several swim pieces. Both one-pieces and bikinis come in a selection of smooth-lined, simple shapes, in classic black, chic neutrals, and punchy paintbox shades of blue, red and aubergine. There are also co-ordinating shorts and cover-ups in the brand’s signature preppy style. 

Click the gallery to see the best of the range, which will be stocked exclusively in Harrods and on Net-a-Porter. Prices from £50.