Quality Australian swimwear is about fit and feel - pieces cut to flatter, made from materials that last a season or two, designed by Aussies who actually understand how bodies work in water. Buying secondhand at 30–60% off retail lets you own better pieces. Below are 17 Australian designers known for this.

A great belted midi dress doesn't trend, it transcends. We tracked down our top 10 from Aje - new season and straight from the archives - across eBay and Depop.