The classic bikini trend that celebrities return to every summer

There are a few things on my non-negotiable list. summerFirst, a quality sunscreen (SPF is important) Monday, lots of linen (so I don’t have to worry about what to wear every day), and third, uninterrupted beach time—after all, there’s nothing quite like lounging in the sun after a dreary winter. So given my obsession with creating the perfect summer, it makes sense that I spend a lot of time thinking about what to wear in and out of the pool. And no matter how many swimwear trends come and go each year, there’s one classic that I always come back to.

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Forget the low-rises, neons, florals, and bodysuits, because the simple (yet iconic) gingham bikini is back for another summer, photographed on beaches everywhere from Cannes to Cancun. Both cute and chic, this vintage-inspired bikini has been a staple in celebrity wardrobes since the 1950s, and whether you opt for a camisole, tank top, high-waisted bottom, or bandeau, this alluring print is cut to flatter every body type. So before you pack your suitcase with another trusty black swimsuit, let me (Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Olivia Rodrigo) show you why the gingham bikini is a timeless trend that deserves your full attention.

How Celebrities and Influencers Are Wearing Gingham Bikinis:

Style notes: Kendall’s simple red gingham swimsuit is classic.

Style notes: Small flowers And gingham? Who knew combining two trends in one bikini could look so good? Well, Olivia Rodrigo did.

Notes on style:Did I mention Gigi Hadid is a fan too? And it’s no surprise that her Frankie Bikini sold out instantly.

Style notes: We still have Obsessed with with expensive looking brown, and brown gingham is the luxury bikini we didn’t know we needed until now. Just Look with those high waisted panties…

Notes on style:Those with larger breasts will prefer a bikini top with a more supportive underwire.