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Home • Fashion

Summer 2011's Best Swimwear

From bitsy bikinis to colorful coverups, celebs keep things haute with these sizzling swimsuits!
Suited Up
Rihanna Beach Barbados
By Zandile Blay · Updated October 28, 2020
Rihanna has been heating up the internet with shots of her frolicking in tinsy bikinies, vibrant one pieces and the best cover-ups we’ve seen in years.

But the Bajan beauty wasn’t the only one! Celebs were heating up the beach this season in haute swimsuits that made us more than a little jealous.

See what they wore and be inspired!