Six Eye-Catching Beach Towels for Summer

From graphic eye motifs to tie-dye, our picks for attention-grabbing towels this season

When summer is approaching, it’s usually the swimsuit that beach-goers think hard about, and the humble towel is just an afterthought. Have a wander through the internet, though, and you will find there are bold beach towels that are just as attention-grabbing—and one size fits all. From sophisticated artist collaborations to bright, cheerful graphic designs, here are six beach towels that are so eye-catching, you …

Beach Towel

Bring art to the beach or pool with Barbara Kruger’s instant classic beach towel. The 100% cotton, 70″ by 60″ towel boasts the conceptual artist’s iconic text-based style and was made as part of Art Production Fund’s “Works on Whatever” series—for which artists were tapped design real-life, functional objects that were also works of art.

Zebra Towel

Ditch the threadbare Technicolor rags lying around the linen closet and invest in a sophisticated zebra hide beach towel from Maslin & Co. Complete with its own leather carrying strap, this is an accessory to show fellow beachgoers you mean business with your seaside spread.