Everything but Water 30th Anniversary Designer Swimsuits
Matthew Sanders
Updated on March 29, 2026
Designer: PilyQ
Swimsuit Inspiration: Sally Field in Gidget
"Our mission is to make women feel beautiful and confident in what they're wearing. The most important accessory is always confidence," designer Pily Queipo told us. Field's spunky surfer girl Gidget had that in spades, as exemplified by her sunflower-yellow suit. The bright hue and ruffles stayed, but coverage was cut back to modernize the style. Shop here.
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Designer: Becca
Swimsuit Inspiration: Farrah Fawcett's famous poster
"That poster was on every boy's wall across this country, and she was my icon even at an early age. I spent hours trying to get my hair to look like hers," designer Rebecca Virtue told us. There's little about the simple tank that can be improved upon (the relaxed V-neck is super flattering on all busts), but the team left their own mark with new-for-now rings bringing an extra dose of sizzle. Shop here.
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Designer: Despi
Swimsuit Inspiration: Phoebe Cates in Fast Times at Ridgemont High
"Phoebe's look in the movie's hot hormone-raging pool scene is epic. It captures the glory days of youth," designer Despina Filios wrote. Since part of what earned this little red bikini its spot in the swimsuit hall of fame is the way it's presented, slowly emerging from the pool, Filios made sure to re-create the effect with crystal tassels. And since no one's itching to get back to high-cut '80s bottoms, this one is done for now, with special seaming on the rear to create "a heart-shaped bottom." Shop here.
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