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.
-62%
Orlebar Brown
Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Blue
$115.00
$299.00
Yoox.com
-20%
Orlebar Brown
Swim trunks Blue
$212.00
$265.00
Mytheresa
-46%
Orlebar Brown
Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Blue
$146.00
$270.00
Yoox.com
Orlebar Brown
Mens Bulldog Piped Nylon Swim Shorts
$345.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-20%
Orlebar Brown
Bulldog printed swim trunks Blue
$276.00
$345.00
Mytheresa
Orlebar Brown
Mens Bulldog Drawcord Swim Shorts
$345.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-30%
Orlebar Brown
Printed swim trunks Red
$276.00
$395.00
Mytheresa
-52%
Orlebar Brown
Shorts & Bermuda Shorts Black
$144.00
$298.00
Yoox.com
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
-60%
Rhone
R&R 5.5-Inch Swim Trunks in True Navy/Green Sage Floral at Nordstrom, Size Xx-Large
$38.99
$98.00
Nordstrom
Psycho Bunny
Mens Rowen Swim Trunk 402 EVENING BLUE / XL
$98.00
Psycho Bunny
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.
-50%
O'Neill
Hyperfreak Heat Stripe Swim Trunks in Black Multi at Nordstrom, Size 44
$27.50
$55.00
Nordstrom
Derek Rose
Mens Bondi Stripe Quick-Dry Swim Trunks Blue
$355.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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.
Vilebrequin
Mens New Leopard Swim Shorts Orange
$310.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-25%
Mosmann
Mens Swim Shorts in Bright Yellow at Nordstrom, Size Medium Au
$59.96
$79.95
Nordstrom
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
Vilebrequin
Mens Solid Swim Shorts Blue
$250.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-48%
Trunks Surf & Swim Co.
Sano Swim Short Blue
$29.99
$58.00
Rue La La
-25%
Mosmann
Mens Board Shorts in Green at Nordstrom, Size Small Au
$59.96
$79.95
Nordstrom
CDLP
Jersey swim briefs Blue
$125.00
Mytheresa
