Stuff I Like: River Island Geometric-Print Swim Shorts

Move from the beach to the bar in style with these eye-catching swim shorts from River Island. Wear solo or team yours with a crew neck T-shirt and sliders. River Island, £20.

My Top Five: Summer Swim Shorts

MYO shark's fin jacquard swim shorts, £135 at Matches.

As we edge closer to summer, I thought it would be fitting to share with you my top five swim shorts for the seasons ahead.

Style Help: #3 Dressing For - The Beach



1. Soft Cotton t-shirt, £25 at Browns | 2. Illesteva Leonard round-frame sunglasses, £135 at Mr Porter | 3. Sky Blue setter short, £130 at Orlebar Brown | 4. Paul Smith Swift suede driving shoes, £230 at Mr Porter.

Yet to go on your holidays? Before you do, make sure you have some of these essentials packed (above).

Stuff I Like: Orlebar Brown Boxer II Pack Away Short

Take to the water in style with these mid length swim shorts from Orlebar Brown. Orlebar Brown, £120.

Fashion News: Selfridges London Relaunch Bodywear Department

Great news: Selfridges London has opened its new men's underwear and swimwear department.

 

Building upon the store's current space, the new concept measures an impressive 8,500 square feet and stocks over 9,000 pairs of pants, 550 pairs of socks and 350 different swimwear options.

 

If that alone isn't enough to impress, brands include: Versace, Dior, Orlebar Brown and Hugo Boss.

 

Launches today at Selfridges London.

Stuff I Like: James Bond in Orlebar Brown

Now, we all know Orlebar Brown is the king of swimwear. But, if there was any doubt in the matter, Mr Bond himself has confirmed it... See the special agent above wearing the sky blue setter shorts in his new movie Skyfall (released October 24).

Stuff I Like: Marc by Marc Jacobs Swim Shorts

Go from the beach to the town without having to change with these deep blue swim shorts from Marc by Marc Jacob. Mr Porter, £125.

Must-Have: Orlebar Brown x Getty Images & The Blue Marine Foundation

Swimwear specialist Orlebar Brown have teamed up with Getty Images and The Blue Marine Foundation to produce a new and exclusive collection of shorts ideal for your holidays.

The first five limited edition shorts were released in May 2012, and a new print will now launch every month until December.

To celebrate, capture and preserve the Orlebar Brown way of life, a 10% donation of all sales will be paid to The Blue Marine Foundation .

Priced at £195 and available at www.orlebarbrown.com/ob5.

Stuff I Like: Orlebar Brown x Nick Wooster

Bloggers best friend and fashion icon Nick Wooster has joined forces with UK brand Orlebar Brown to create a selection of swim trunks for spring/summer 2012.

Available in both bulldog mid-length and setter shorter short, the range comes in Wooster's signature camouflage pattern and can be bought in a variety of five colours.

Ideal for your summer holidays, the trunks can be purchased online and in-store from June 2012.