When Kylie Jenner posted a selfie wearing a mossy green velvet bikini, we couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. Velvet? For swimming? Near sun cream? Eh? This seems like swimwear designed purely for Instagram, rather than a vigorous front crawl, but the velvet swimwear trend is gaining serious momentum and has already been tested poolside by the likes of Danielle Bernstein and Leandra Medine.
Keep reading to see who else is supporting the new velvet trend.