Beach Bunny Swimwear: The Lace Bikini That Started a Movement

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Beach Bunny Swimwear: The Lace Bikini That Started a Movement

How a Newport Beach designer turned delicate lace, gold hardware, and unapologetic glamour into one of the most iconic swimwear brands in the world.

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There's a moment every Beach Bunny Swimwear wearer knows: the one where you put on the suit and immediately feel different. Not just confident — transformed. That's not an accident. It's the result of over two decades of obsessive craftsmanship, built around the belief that swimwear should be as glamorous as anything in your wardrobe.

Beach Bunny Swimwear was founded in 2003 by Angela Chittenden in Newport Beach, California. As a former swimwear model who had worn hundreds of suits, Angela had a clear vision for what was missing: something that was simultaneously sexy, elegant, and made with the same care as high fashion. She launched Beach Bunny with that idea and a sewing machine, and the rest is swimwear history.

Today, Beach Bunny is stocked at ShopAA alongside the world's most discerning swimwear boutiques — and every piece still carries that original DNA: luxurious European fabrics, signature custom gold hardware, and the kind of construction that flatters real bodies.

2003
Founded, Newport Beach
20+
Years of iconic swim
SI
Sports Illustrated featured

How the Lady Lace Bikini Changed Everything

Every iconic brand has a defining product. For Beach Bunny, it's the Lady Lace bikini — the style that put the brand on the map and set the template for everything that followed. Delicate lace trim, adjustable halter ties, a pinch of shirring at the back for fit, and that signature gold nameplate: it was unlike anything on the market when it launched.

The Lady Lace didn't just sell well — it created a category. Suddenly, lace on swimwear wasn't a novelty. It was a statement. Women who wore it weren't just going to the beach; they were making an entrance. Beach Bunny has released the Lady Lace in dozens of colorways over the years — lavender, black and gold, pink and turquoise — and it remains one of the most searched swimwear styles online.

"There was nothing out there that was sexy and elegant at the same time. So I decided to design my own." — Angela Chittenden, Beach Bunny founder

What Sets Beach Bunny Swimwear Apart

At a glance, Beach Bunny bikinis look like works of art. Up close, they feel like them too. The brand sources the finest European fabrics — nylons, spandex blends, and specialty laces that hold their shape and color through sun, salt, and repeat wear. Every element is considered: the weight of the hardware, the length of the ties, the placement of shirring for the most flattering possible fit.

The gold hardware is a Beach Bunny signature — custom-designed, powder-coated so it doesn't heat up in the sun, and built to last beyond a single season. It's the kind of detail you notice when comparing a Beach Bunny piece to anything else in the market. The cord ends on their ties, the nameplate on the bottoms, the center-front rings on their lace tops — none of it is accidental.

Built Different, By Design

European Fabrics
Premium nylon, lace, and spandex blends sourced from Europe for exceptional stretch and longevity.
Newport Beach Roots
Founded on the California coast, designed for women who treat every beach day like a fashion moment.
Custom Gold Hardware
Powder-coated hardware stays cool in the sun and keeps its finish season after season.
Celebrity Approved
Sports Illustrated featured, worn by A-list names, and loved by swimwear obsessives worldwide.

Beach Bunny's Most Iconic Styles

Beyond the Lady Lace, Beach Bunny has built a roster of signature styles that their community comes back for season after season. Each one has its own character — but all share that unmistakable Beach Bunny combination of glamour and quality.

Gunpowder & Lace
The bestselling lace cut-out triangle top with a gold center-front ring and cord ends. Available in navy and white, with a strappy, low-rise bottom featuring full shirring. The one that made lace on swimwear a thing.
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Ball and Chain
A classic triangle bikini in bronze gold with signature gold chain-link straps on the top and chain detail at each hip on the skimpy bottoms. Powder-coated hardware. Full shirring at center back. Pure Beach Bunny glamour.
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Hard Summer
The brand's best-selling triangle halter with rows of aqua binding, a hook-and-eye back closure, and signature corded Beach Bunny ends. One of those perfect vacation bikinis you'll reach for every trip.
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Ticket to Paradise
Classic triangle string bikini in lipstick pink with gold ring and rhinestone detail. The kind of suit that gets compliments every single time you wear it.
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Beach Bunny One Pieces & Monokinis

Beach Bunny's one piece and monokini collection brings the same level of craftsmanship and sex appeal to a single-piece silhouette. Their cut-out one pieces feature plunge necklines, adjustable ties, side cut-outs, and that signature shirring detail — nothing about these reads conservative. They're made for women who want the coverage of a one piece without giving up any of the drama.

Beach Bunny Bikini Bottoms: Built for Real Bodies

One of the reasons Beach Bunny bikinis fit so well is the bottoms. Every bottom in the collection is designed with the same care as the tops — adjustable sides, that signature shirring at center back that works for every body type, and a BB gold nameplate that marks them as the real thing. Whether you're after skimpy coverage or something more modest, Beach Bunny bottoms pair beautifully across any of their top styles.


How to Style Beach Bunny Swimwear

Beach Bunny is built for mixing. Because their tops and bottoms share the same design language — gold hardware, lace details, shirred bottoms — you can shop across styles and colorways without worrying about whether things will work together. A Gunpowder & Lace top looks stunning with a Kennedy Bottom in black. A Lady Lace top in lavender pairs with any solid-colored Reese Bottom. The brand's DNA does the coordinating for you.

Off the beach, Beach Bunny tops work as bodysuits under high-waisted denim or wide-leg trousers. The lace styles in particular have a lingerie-adjacent quality that makes them feel at home at a rooftop bar or poolside dinner. Throw on a breezy cover-up and slide into some strappy sandals and you've gone from sand to sunset without changing.

When it comes to care, Beach Bunny recommends hand washing in cool water and laying flat to dry. The lace pieces especially benefit from gentle handling — the fabrics are designed to last, but they reward careful treatment.

Beach Bunny utilizes the finest European fabrics, creates luxurious custom hardware, and delivers exceptional fit for the summer-obsessed, swimwear lovers everywhere.

Beach Bunny Swimwear, Delivered Free

ShopAA carries an edited selection of Beach Bunny swimwear — bikinis, lace bikinis, skimpy bottoms, one pieces, and more — all available with free shipping on every US order. Our 14-day return policy means you can find your perfect Beach Bunny fit without any risk.

New to the brand? Start with the Lady Lace or the Gunpowder & Lace — both are Beach Bunny classics that consistently sell out. If you're building a Beach Bunny swimwear collection, the Reese and Kennedy bottoms are the foundational pieces that work with almost every top in the lineup.

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