Article on Biondi's sister boutique in the luxury resort of Martinhal, Portugal.

An online piece about our Bespoke service. Call in store for more details.

Natmad Hat - £49. Perfect for any beach holiday.

Coleen's bikinis, from left: £165 black halterneck cossie by Vix; black Vix cossie with a cream trim, £180; Cossie can afford it ... Coleen's Vix bikini's a snip at £95

Coleen is not the only celebrity to have discovered the figure-flattering Bia Tube bikini by Brazilian label Vix. She is one of a huge number of stars to have been spotted in the £165 two-piece, including Halle Berry, Teri Hatcher, Kim Kardashian, Denise Richards and Courteney Cox.And Kelly Brook loves the design so much, she has it in three different colourways.

£89 Biondi

Kelly Brook in Miami blue print bikini by Eda,Solid coral bikini by Eda, Tortoise green bikini by Vix, Zebra bikini by Vix, cut out swimsuit by Ondademar. All purchased by Kelly Brook at Biondi 2010.

Kelly's Actual Swimwear Blue Swimsuit £165 Ondademar Pink Bikini £164 Eda Blue Bikini £154, Green Bikini £138 both Vix All available at www.biondicouture.com

Why Kelly Brook's £165 bikini is the must have of the Summer.... ..She lovess the £165 Vix two - piece so much she has it in three different colourways - as well as a similar cut out version from Ondademar. The Vix Tube and Ondademar are available from Biondicouture.com

Trunk Call Printed backgammon shorts £95 exclusive to Biondi Couture, 55b Old Church St, London SW3 5BS. Biondicouture.com

As the woman behind swimwear brand and shop, Biondi Couture,Claudine Davies is an expert on holiday dressing.

" Ignore trends unless you've got an amazing shape - the right fit is vital" says Claudine Davies, owner of swimwear boutique Biondi Couture. Nylon/Lycra Twist One Piece £225, Karla Colletto, Biondicouture.com Nylon/Lycra Ruffle One Piece £245, Karla Colletto, Biondicouture.com

Biondi Couture polyester swimming shorts £95. Also in other colours/patterns.

Covering up for the beach - Biondi in London (Biondicouture.com) has loads; the cream cheesecloth one by Ambas (£105) is a solid bet.

Ondademar Peacock Triangle Bikini £165 from Biondi Couture (www.biondicouture.com)

We’ve long been fans of Biondi Couture, not least for their legendary bespoke swimwear service, and now you can experience the Biondi experience in the comfort of your own home. Before you head off to the sun this summer, gather together a group of your closest girly mates, and host your own Biondi swimwear party. On the night, expert stylists will descend on your home, armed with fabulous swimwear and Champagne. While you and your mates set to trying on pieces to your heart’s content, the stylist will be on hand to dole out trend advice and give guidance on fit and style – it’s personal service with a difference. Shopping has never been so much fun.

White, £185, Emamo (www.biondicouture.com)

For the ultimate indulgence and buckets of beach confidence, this luxe boutique offers a fantastic bespoke service. Check out the array of shapes, styles, patterns and colours with the online 'bikini designer' then pop in and let the team make your dream one-or-two piece a reality.

For Davies, design has to be at the heart of every collection she buys into. With a brand porfolio that currently includes Vix, Ondademar, Emamo, Delfina, Milly Cabana and Eda, the boutique is home to some of the most exclusive brands available.

Don't take things if they don't match with anything else, says Claudine Davies, the founder of the swimwear boutique, Biondi. She even recommends 'laying everything out on the bed and halving what you think you need. You'll never wear it all, anyway.'

Best-selling Spring/Summer ‘09 Ondademar Celebration bikini featured in Tatler Travel by Melinda Stevens

Choose swimwear and accessories from Anna&Boy, Storm-in-a-D-Cup and Ondademar among others. In the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for click on Bespoke and design your very own bikini or swimsuit.

You make an appointment at the shop in London and, after being offered a nerve-soothing glass of champagne, are measured. But beware; the girls don't stop at cup-and back size, they take 'any other measurements' needed for that really perfect fit...Once you have selected your basic shapes, you can start making the bikini your own.

£110 Vix at Biondi featured in Shop Trends in July Harper’s Bazaar

Featured as Shop of the Week: When you are standing half-naked on a beach full of tanned bodies, it's good to feel secure in your bikini, so the luxury holiday shop Biondi should be your first pit stop before jetting off.

Featured as ‘Find of the Week’: So glamorous and flattering yet so understated. It's no wonder that the Vix bikini is Biondi's best-seller this season…

Biondi, set up by Claudine Davies, a former swimwear buyer at Harvey Nicholls is a real find for those wanting one-off bikinis and swimsuits. It also has a made-to-measure service, which starts at £250 and a bespoke one from £350.

The next stop is Biondi, the all-year holiday boutique in Old Church Street. Viva can't resist a Breton-striped bikini with gold chain detail- in keeping with her nautically themed honeymoon- and, on her way out, a cashmere travel kit consisting of socks, eye mask and wrap, that will be put to good use tonight..'

Rivalling corsetry for bespoke success is swimwear. At Biondi's small studio in Chelsea, there is often a three-to-four week waiting list for a consultation for swimsuits handmade on site by Sarah Wong.

Finding the right bikini can be a struggle but holiday boutique Biondi has a brilliant solution- a bespoke swimwear service...I was overjoyed to find something that flatters my figure- a hot pink bandeau bikini

As well as being a directional fashion store, Biondi is a turn-left-when boarding kind of boutique.