The evolution of the swimsuit

For many swimmers, a new suit is chosen mainly on visual appeal and price point. As athletes training to compete, we’re a little different though. We need a suit that won’t impede our front crawl stro

As Dr Mark Harper, cold-water swimmer and author of Chill: The Cold Water Swimming Cure says, there are two main benefits to group swimming. The first is safety, the second is the social buzz. “Social

It’s an age-old debate in the swimming world: the classic ‘budgie smuggler’ versus the more modern jammer. For some, the brief is the only way to go, a testament to tradition and a minimalist approach

Editor-in-Chief Katy Sunnassee spends a Monday morning in a lido... wearing sequins! All in the name of menopause awareness.

Favoured by Byronic bluesmen, Eton pops and rotund royalty, the waistcoat and its later iterations are an integral part of the Englishman’s wardrobe, says Simon Mills

Some waterproof fabrics are specifically designed for garment use, whereas others are better suited for outdoor cushions, tablecloths, or even tent-making. Look for fabrics specifically labelled as wa