With summer in full swing, floats are a necessity at any pool party. But for planners in search of floats that are more trendy than the standard inflatable tube, many companies offer products resembling unicorns, golden swans, monarch butterflies, and yachts. Here's a look at high-end pool floats that can be used at events this summer—and ways some recent functions have incorporated floats into their design and activations.
Perrier Flavor Studio
Photo: Jane Kratochvil
‘Toronto Life’ Doughnut Festival
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‘The Village Voice’ Choice Eats
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BuzzFeed Presents: Glitter Bomb
Photo: Steven Simone
Sunnylife’s Gold Swan
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Sunnylife’s Rainbow
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Sunnylife’s Rose Gold Flamingo
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Funboy’s Red Lips
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Funboy’s Rainbow Cloud Daybed
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Funboy’s Yacht
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GoFloats Unicorn
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GoFloats Inflatable Palm Island Drink Holder
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Hayneedle.com's Ice Cream Dream
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Hayneedle.com's Margarita
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Hayneedle.com's Giant Monarch Butterfly
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