Bikini season is almost here. We’ve found seven sexy, sustainable suits for you to take to the beach this summer.

It happens every year, summer sneaks up on us yet again, and with it comes the arrival of bikini season. What this teeny tiny garment lacks in fabric, it definitely makes up for in style. We’ve found seven hot little bikinis that are not only sexy, but sustainable as well. Ready, bombshell?

1. Ambika Boutique Halter Top & Bikini Bottom
The crochet bikini has come a long way since it’s origins in the carefree 70s. It still toes that line between crafty and sexy, a nowhere is that more obvious than in Ambika Conroy’s bikini designs. Even though they’re still made by hand by skilled artisans (who may very well be grandmothers) this is definitely not your grandma’s suit.
Halter Top, $125 & Bikini Bottoms, $135, Ambika Boutique

2. Karla Coletto Outlines Bikini
Karla Coletto‘s tailored one-pieces and bikinis take swimwear to a whole other level. Using innovative fabrics and cutting-edge techniques, the company stays on the forefront of swimwear trends. This set (which also comes with a zip-up jacket) looks equally at home close to a surf board as it does to a cocktail.
Underwire Top, $138 &  Brief Hipster Bottom, $110, Everything But Water

3. Cali Dreaming String Bikini
Nude (the color, that is) is still going strong on the fashion scene and, despite what you may think, is actually a very flattering color especially for blondes. Swimsuits from Cali Dreaming are made with an emphasis on seamless silhouettes and textures. The natural colors of the swimsuits blend with your own skin, making them almost disappear. Because it is so understated and simple, this bikini can also work double duty as undergarments.
On sale for $77, Revolve Clothing 

4. Maia Tie Front Pleated Bikini
The tie front detail, simple pleats and streamlined bottoms make this an extremely flattering, versatile and chic bikini. Olga Olsson works to support and empower small producers worldwide, and her suits are handmade in Brazil by women paid a fair living wage.
Top, Approx. $111 &  Briefs, Approx. $103, Olga Olsson

5. Sofia Retro Bazar Renewall Bikini
This one is for those who like a playful twist on style. All bikinis in Sofia Retro Bazar’s Renewall collection are made from vintage sixties and seventies neck scarves. After passing strict quality controls, they’re converted into beachwear made by craftsmen in Italy. Every piece is unique and numbered as a guarantee of originality.
$216, Yoox 

6. Emobi Australia Frill Bikini Set
Created by Australian designer Jess Salter, Emobi (e-moby) is a French Polynesian name meaning birth. All the company’s swimwear is made in Sydney, Australia. The prints are original and designed in-house, using a range of environmentally friendly water based dyes, that minimize the impact on beaches and waterways combined with premium breathable UPF 50+ fabric.
$146, Beach Bliss 

7. Eco Swim by Aqua Green Eco Babe Bikini
If simplicity is your thing, look no further than Pennsylvania-based swimwear company Eco Swim‘s aptly named Eco Babe bikini. Cute zig zag layered detailing on both top and bottoms keep it from being just another black suit.
Sliding Halter Top, $60 & Bottoms, $58, Everything But Water

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Your Weekend Bag for a stay at the Treehotel in the North of Sweden includes local eco-labels and modern takes on Swedish classics — designed to keep you warm.

When packing for a weekend at the Treehotel, a gathering of fantastical dwellings nestled high up in the trees of Northern Sweden, you need to keep in mind that Nordic winters are just a tad colder than most of us are used to. Embrace Swedish style with local eco-labels and updates on classics like clogs, a Sami parka and Lovikka mittens. It may also be a good idea to pack a thermos and fill it with one of Swedes’ favorite warming winter beverages — glögg or vargtass, a mix of vodka and lingonberry juice.

Thin Finn Dry Flat Selvage Denim
Swedish denim brand Nudie’s The Dry Selvage line is a special concept made from select selvage denim from Japan, Italy and Turkey, featuring the highest denim qualities — denim with cashmere, hemp and organic cotton, and so on. Styles are all unisex, and the Thin Finn is one particularly favored by the ladies.
Approx. $340, Nudie Jeans Co.

Fjällräven Luhkka Cape
We love this Luhkka Cape, inspired by a traditional Sami garment, by classic Swedish outdoor brand Fjällräven. Even if there is a snow storm, you will have to leave your treehouse to eat, use the facilities or warm up in the sauna. The lightly insulated G-1000 material provides protection against rain, snow, sleet and bitter winds, and the large kangaroo pocket in front is great for keeping your hands warm and toasty. Best of all, this cape will look just as good in the city as it does in the Nordic wilderness.
$299, Fjällräven

Hildur Cashmere Cardigan
If you go to the Treehotel, chances are you came to relax. This cozy, slightly over-size cashmere cardigan by Swedish eco-label Righteous Fashion will certainly help you do that. There’s enough fabric that you can almost wrap yourself in it like a blanket. Handmade in Nepal from 100% Fair-Made Cashmere Wool.
Approx. $420, Righteous Fashion

Shearling Clog Boot
What’s more Swedish than a clog? This updated take on the classic everyday footwear has a shearling lining that is sure to keep your toes warm when trudging through the snow. Sven’s Clogs are handmade with pride in a 36-year-old factory in Chisago City, Minnesota. What we like most is that you can choose the style, leather option and color, as well as the base color to make your own perfect clog.
$360, Sven’s Clogs

 Lovikka Mittens
Every Swedish kid goes through many pairs — usually knitted by a grandmother — of these traditional Sami-style mittens during their childhood. They are supposedly easy to make if you feel like taking on a DIY project (try this pattern). If not, they can be purchased from Swedish arts and crafts stores, perhaps a good souvenir to bring back from your trip?
Approx. $45, Hantverkstan

Ambika Boutique Front Fold Hat
Ok, so it’s not Swedish, but we so love this fluffy hat with front and earflaps, made with friendly fur. On her farm in Upstate New York, designer Ambika Conroy raises angora rabbits that are shorn every three months according to their natural cycle. The fibers are then hand-carded and spun into the yarn Ambika uses to create her designs. Best of all, because of the angora rabbits’ long fibers, it doesn’t shed.
$275, Ambika Boutique

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