Hailey Bieber Doubles Down on What’s Sure to Be the Most Controversial Swimsuit Trend of 2026

It turns out, 2026 may be the year of the monokini. Two out of the three bathing suits in Bieber’s most recent post are technically one-pieces, but feature elaborate, strappy cutouts that make careful sunscreen application vital beyond its obvious health benefits. She started off tame with a ruffled black one piece with a deep v-neckline and a lace-up front. In the striking selfie, she opted for minimal makeup and a naturally tousled wavy bob, though she elevated the look with a pair of large diamond earrings.

Bieber’s second swimsuit was far bolder and strappier. In slide five, she revealed a leopard-print monokini that exposes much more of her torso and would pair beautifully with her last set of cheetah-print nails, though she’s currently rocking a neutral, glassy manicure. She later shared a slightly sandier selfie in the animalistic one-piece on her Instagram Story, as if to prove she actually wore the cutout swimsuit to the beach.

So, would you brave the tan-lines that are sure to come with these one-pieces in 2026, or is that actually a part of the appeal? Perhaps we’re seeing the natural evolution of Gen-Z’s tan-line makeup craze that swept TikTok back in 2024. Honestly, I sure hope it’s not.