Minimal Coverage Swimwear is Melissa Odabash's least-fabric collection, in marine, cinnamon and metallic premium Italian swim fabric, built for a minimal cut that reads as intentional rather than unfinished. There is a version of minimal that looks unfinished, and a version that looks entirely intentional; Melissa Odabash designs only the second. Minimal Coverage Swimwear spans marine, cinnamon and metallic, cut for a woman who wants the least amount of fabric that still does its job properly, rather than the least amount that simply photographs well. It sits at the opposite end of the collection from Modest Swimwear, built for the days when the least amount of fabric is exactly the point rather than a compromise. The skimpy, high-hip Girona Champagne Bikini Top leads the edit, paired with the small triangle tops Miami Navy Bikini Top and Cuba Marine Bikini Top, each finished with a tie fastening and gold trim at the center front. Cut from premium Italian swim fabric with SPF 50+ protection, every style resists chlorine and sun oils while holding its shape through repeated wear, so a minimal cut still lasts a full season rather than one weekend. Each tie and trim is placed with the same care as a fuller-coverage style. Mix and match tops and bottoms freely across this edit, then finish with a sheer kaftan from Beachwear for the walk back from the water. Minimal coverage still asks for a considered fit; it simply asks for less fabric to do it in.
