Celebrity swimsuit style has been anything but predictable in 2026.
From tropical vacations and poolside afternoons to yacht trips and glamorous social media shoots, stars have been putting their own spin on swimwear all year long. Bright colors, bold prints, designer labels and timeless silhouettes have all made appearances, giving fans plenty of summer fashion inspiration.
Sailor Brinkley delivered one of August’s standout looks when she wore a blue Monday Swimwear bikini featuring triangle cups and a hoop detail at the hip. The model’s simple but polished look captured the effortless beach style that has defined many of this year’s celebrity swimwear moments.
Gabby Windey also embraced color in August, stepping out in a hot-pink Chanel triangle bikini. Millie Bobby Brown opted for a more understated brown ruched swimsuit, while Stassie Karanikolaou chose a gold set decorated with silver studs during a yacht outing.
Hailey Bieber leaned fully into the Barbie-pink trend with a bright triangle top and string bottoms in late July. “Yay for pink bikinis,” she wrote alongside the look. Around the same time, Kyle Richards went for classic red while relaxing by an infinity pool, accessorizing her swimsuit with a straw hat and sunglasses.
Red was also a favorite for several other celebrities. Olivia Rodrigo wore a red polka-dot bikini in July, while Olympic champion Simone Biles enjoyed a pool day in a playful pink two-piece. Tara Lipinski, meanwhile, chose a red ruffled swimsuit for a summer outing.
Classic black swimwear remained a major theme throughout the year. Kate Hudson wore a black triangle bikini while vacationing with her family in Greece, Gabrielle Union chose a strapless black one-piece for a pool day, and Bella Hadid kept things simple in a red triangle top and string bottoms during an April outing.
Other stars used swimwear to play with prints and personality. Camila Cabello coordinated a black-and-white polka-dot bikini with a matching bandana, while Ashley Benson chose a green set for a relaxed poolside moment. Halle Bailey celebrated her 26th birthday in a sparkling green bikini, bringing extra shine to her March celebration.
Kylie Jenner has also appeared repeatedly in the year’s swimsuit conversation. She started 2026 in a shimmering gold bikini and later wore several more colorful styles, including a gray design with neon-yellow lace and a pink snakeskin set during a Kylie Cosmetics trip to Turks and Caicos.
With months still left in the year, 2026 has already produced a wide range of memorable celebrity swimsuit looks. Whether the trend is minimalist, colorful, sporty or glamorous, stars continue to prove that swimwear can be just as expressive as any red-carpet outfit.
