Heart Cut-Out Bikini Set in Three Sizes

A heart-shaped cut-out is the most legible piece of symbolism in the category: one shape, universally read, placed where the placement does the reading. This bikini set mounts its hearts as cut-outs on the bra and panty, in polyester, sized and measured like a swimsuit rather than a novelty.

The measurements run complete: S at a 63 cm bust and 64 cm waist, M at 67 and 68, L at 71 and 72, each with its length listed — 19, 20 and 21 cm respectively — and its weight band in pounds from 105 to 155. That level of specification is the set taking itself seriously, which at this symbolism level it has earned.

As a bikini it is structurally honest; as lingerie it is the genre’s valentine. The hearts are cut, not printed, which is why they survive the wash and the summers.

The rundown:

• Fabric: Polyester, heart cut-out
• Pieces: Bra and panty
• Sizes: S (bust 63 cm, waist 64 cm, 105–120 lbs), M (bust 67 cm, waist 68 cm, 120–140 lbs), L (bust 71 cm, waist 72 cm, 140–155 lbs)

One symbol, cut clean, sized honestly.