With bikini season just around the corner, swimwear is on everybody’s mind. But for swimsuit models, bikini season is a year-round job. From shoots in the Bahamas to the California coast and islands of Hawaii, there is no shortage of sunshine (or sexy swim styles). Check out our list of beach vixens ranging from Victoria’s Secret models to Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Issue cover girls.
When it comes to ruling the beach, it looks like models from America are at the top of the list. Kate Upton, Ashley Graham as well as Gigi Hadid land spots. Elsewhere, the continent of Africa exported supermodels Candice Swanepoel and Behati Prinsloo. No matter the case, all the girls are gorgeous in their own right! Discover the best swimsuit models below.
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Lais Ribeiro
The Brazilian beauty has modeled for Victoria’s Secret since 2010. In 2015, Lais Riberio became an Angel for the brand. In January of 2016, Lais appeared in VS’ annual swimsuit catalog. Standing at 6’1″, the leggy beauty also modeled for brands like Michael Kors, Gap and Ralph Lauren. Photo: Victoria’s Secret
Candice Swanepoel
The South African blonde has been a Victoria’s Secret Angel since 2010. Candice Swanepoel also appeared on multiple Victoria’s Secret Swim catalog covers through the years. In 2014, she ranked #1 on Maxim’s Hot 100 list. Candice’s love for the beach even led her to launch a swimsuit brand called, Tropic of C. Photo: Victoria’s Secret
Nina Agdal
The Danish beauty has appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue on several occasions, and even landed a cover alongside Lily Aldridge and Chrissy Teigen. In 2012, Nina Agdal became the Rookie of the Year for SI Swimsuit. Nina modeled for top swimsuit brands including Beach Bunny, Billabong and Victoria’s Secret as well. Photo: Beach Bunny
Irina Shayk
The Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Issue model has landed one cover of the special edition in 2011. Irina Shayk made her first appearance in the magazine in 2007. The Russian model also starred in campaigns for top brands such as Givenchy, Guess and Armani Exchange. In 2015, Irina became a brand ambassador for L’Oreal Paris. Photo: Agua Bendita
Kate Upton
Kate Upton is no doubt one of the world’s most famous swimsuit models. She landed the Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Issue cover three times. Kate also flaunted her bikini figure for Italian brand Yamamay. The buxom blonde graced the cover of American GQ, Vogue and ELLE. Photo: Yamamay
Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham’s famous curves have landed her a Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Issue cover in 2016. She would later go on to collaborate with size-inclusive swimwear label Swimsuits For All on designs. Ashley also appeared in campaigns for brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Nordstrom and Lane Bryant. 2017 marked the year that she unveiled a book titled, ‘A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Really Look Like’. You may be thinking “how can someone write a paper for me?” and be able to release your own tome one day. Photo: Swimsuits For All
