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ThinkGeek, the go-to online retailer for pop culture enthusiasts offering everything from lightsabers to House Stark hoodies, is summer-ready. The store features women’s one-piece swimsuits inspired by the Starfleet uniforms from Star Trek: The Next Generation
Available in three colors—blue, gold, and red—the swimwear represents Starfleet’s three divisions: sciences, operations, and command. Each suit features collar pips on the right shoulder, with the $59.99 price tag granting red and gold wearers the rank of captain, while blue signifies commander.
The “Trekini Swimwear” collection also includes a cover-up romper reminiscent of Captain Picard’s casual space robes, a two-piece design inspired by the original series, a purple one-piece adorned with iconic TNG starships, and men’s swim trunks available in styles inspired by both TNG and the original series.
It’s surprising that ThinkGeek didn’t design a beach-friendly shoulder bag inspired by Worf’s baldric, complete with a d'k tahg-style sunscreen bottle. It seems their willingness to boldly go had its limits.
Updated for 2019.
