Emily Ratajkowski’s bikinis have never played it safe, and summer 2026 has kept that streak alive.
Between a Mediterranean getaway and a family beach day, here are the three looks that had fans talking most.
The colourful floral two-piece
Ratajkowski kicked off her Mallorca getaway in a strapless bikini featuring a striking floral print, complete with a bow detail at the centre of the top.
Emily Ratajkowski’s bikinis rarely play it safe, and this one, paired with tousled hair and oversized sunglasses, fit right into the “barely-there” trend dominating the season.
Emily Ratajkowski’s bikinis: the leopard print string bikini
In late July, Ratajkowski turned heads again during a beach day in Mallorca with her five-year-old son, Sylvester.
This time she wore a tiny leopard-print string bikini with a bold criss-cross design and extra-long ties wrapping around her back, proving family beach days don’t mean toning down the style. Personally, this is my favorite bikini.
Emily Ratajkowski’s bikinis: the mismatched set
Rounding out the summer, Ratajkowski shared her ‘summer swimwear agenda’ on Instagram Stories. She mixed a plunging burgundy top with contrasting prints for a mismatched look.
She paired the look with lime-green snorkelling goggles. Notably, the moment came right as she announced her second book, a candid look at modern female identity as a newly single mother.
Emily Ratajkowski’s bikinis really don’t miss this summer, do they? I’ve always admired how Emily Ratajkowski approaches style on her own terms, unbothered by expectations either way.
Whether it’s a family beach day or a bold print, she seems to genuinely enjoy the life she’s living, not just perform it for an audience.
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