Gone are the days when the bikini was banned from beaches for being ‘indecent’, this summer we’re likely to be turning to classic looks on the beach. That means, bright colours, bold prints, one-pieces and high-waisted bikini bottoms.
From the ’50s to the present, Hollywood celebrities and models have wowed crowds with their striking beach attire. Here we take a look at some of the best swimsuits from Bond girls to Baywatch lifesavers to beautiful supermodels.
Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder in Dr. No.
Pamela Anderson as C.J Parker in Baywatch.
Elle on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1987. In all, she appeared on the cover of SI five times, including three consecutive years beginning in 1986.
Bo Derek in 10.
Raquel Welch in One Million Years B.C.
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in Return Of The Jedi.
Helen Mirren in her famous red bikini.
Halle Berry as Jinx in Die Another Day.
Cameron Diaz and Demi Moore in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.
Brigette Bardot on the beach in Cannes.
Elizabeth Taylor in Suddenly, Last Summer.
Princess Diana.
Sally Field in Gidget.