Summer 2026 reigned supreme with sizzling bikini pictures peppered all over Instagram. We saw a handful of celebrities embrace playful trends when it came to the swimwear agenda. Long are the days of simple triangle iterations – this past season was all about the most daring styles. Think polka dots, embellished numbers, metallic choices, and even bold prints.
Leading the charge were the likes of Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber, with the pair bringing back the camo print. Camo print initially emerged on the fashion frontlines during the 60s and 70s with the counterculture scenes. In the 90s, it was embraced by designers like John Galliano and Jean Paul Gaultier, who integrated the utilitarian pattern into high-fashion. The look became more mainstream by the 2000s, with the likes of Saint Laurent and Valentino printing it onto their garments.
The Rhode founder also made a case for micro bikini shorts with a striking orange look while the Khy founder collaborated with Frankie’s Bikinis for the Fever Dream collection.
For a different take, Alabama Barker embraced crochet cutout swimsuits in summer 2026 along with metal studded styles.
Jessica Alba posed in a cove, embracing her friend against a backdrop of crystal-clear waters. She wore a simple black triangle bikini top paired with a crochet sarong knotted at the hip. The monochromatic beach look was completed with a raffia hat.
Alabama Barker rocked a butter-yellow bikini ensemble that consisted of a silver-studded tie-up top and a pair of matching hot pants. The playful design looked so cool styled with platform yellow heels as Alabama posed in her backyard for a series of snaps.
While on vacation in Marbella, Spain, Eva Longoria posed in a red bikini on the shore. The ensemble featured a plunging red top that featured tie-up detailing and a pair of matching micro bottoms. Eva accessorized with a raffia hat and a pair of oversized sunglasses.
Heidi Klum took to Instagram to show off her flawless physique in a black bikini. The snap captured Heidi sunbathing on a yacht, dressed in a triangle bikini top and a pair of matching, micro bottoms. To shield her complexion from the sun, she accessorized with a navy cap.
Kim Kardashian posed in the ocean, dressed in a shimmer lilac bikini that featured a micro triangle top with a pair of matching tie-side bottoms. Kim accessorized the swimwear ensemble with a layer of dainty gold belly chains.
While abroad in Iceland, Ivanka wore a pale blue bikini that featured a balconette bra top with a plunging neckline and a pair of matching micro bottoms. Her blonde locks were swept back into an effortless updo and she opted for minimal makeup with a glowing complexion.
Kylie Jenner posed on a deck chair on the beach wearing a green camo-print bikini set that featured a classic triangle top and matching thong bottoms with tie-side details.
The reality star accessorized the look with a pair of white wired headphones, oversized silver hoop earrings, and a raffia beach bag embroidered with her brand’s name in pink lettering.
Hailey Bieber showed off her sculpted abs in a brown bikini set that featured a simple triangle top with matching micro pants as struck a pose on the sand. Her luscious locks were left down while her makeup oozed bronzed glam, courtesy of Rhode’s coveted products.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore a white triangle bikini that featured a tie-up top with matching cheekster bottoms. Rosie posed in the pool, leaning against the concrete edge with her eyes closed as she basked in the sunshine.
Gigi Hadid opted for a metallic bikini look. The silver top featured a classic triangle silhouette with tie detailing. For an added twist, Gigi styled the metallic number with a pair of low-rise gray sweatpants and a striped knitted cardigan.
Bella Hadid wore a red triangle bikini top with matching bottoms that were adorned with beaded detailing on the ties. The look was accessorized with a stack of gold bangles and layers of gold pendant necklaces.
While travelling around Italy on her honeymoon with her husband Callum Turner, Dua Lipa wore a vibrant mustard-yellow triangle bikini, trimmed with bold pink lace detailing along the edges. The design featured a double-string halter neckline and matching tie-side bottoms. Dua wore ‘The Taliyah Bikini’ in Orange by Mars The Label.