This Celebrity-Loved Swimwear Trend Is Wild — and More Wearable Than You Think

Animal prints have become a giant trend for Summer 2019 [1] — in nearly every shape, form, colour, and size — but no category seems quite as fun to play with in leopard form than swimwear [2]. Sure, leopards themselves might not exactly be ocean-dwelling creatures, but you sure can be. That is, if you're armed with some of the most popular printed waterproof wears for the coming warm-weather months.

In the world of fashion, leopard is a neutral. Sure, it's a bold and loud print, but it's so classic and elegant that it can be easily mixed with other prints, bright colours, or stand alone among other essentials as well. And swimwear is no exception. Don't believe me? Ask some of the most stylish celebs when it comes to beach-bound looks. From Emily Ratajkowski to Kylie Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian and Salma Hayek [3] alike, it's clear that stylish It girls love their swimwear (and have quite the collection to show off). And they've all given a resounding double thumbs up to the leopard swimwear trend.

Ahead, find some of my favourite swimwear inspired by the giant printed feline, and shop the best of the best, just in time for Summer.

Emily Ratajkowski

This beloved model adored her leopard swim so much, she created a selection of the trend under her own label.

Ashley Graham

Keeping it classic with a leopard-printed tank one-piece.

Kendall Jenner

For Kendall, the skimpier the better when it comes to her bikinis.

Salma Hayek

Channelling Old Hollywood glamour with her cutout one-piece leopard swimsuit for Summer.

Kylie Jenner

The youngest of the empire, Kylie keeps it classic with a string bikini style.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee chose to infuse a little colour into her leopard bikini look by opting for a brighter shade of orange as a base.

Dua Lipa

Keeping it cool in a lingerie-inspired underwire style bikini in allover leopard print.

Kourtney Kardashian

The oldest Kardashian might be opting for a one-piece, but coverage is clearly negotiable.

Solid & Striped

Solid & Striped The Nina Belted Swimsuit [4] ($171).

Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Leopard-Print Triangle Bikini Top [5] ($275).

Dolce & Gabbana Leopard-Print Bikini Briefs [6] ($245).

Fisch

Fisch Colombier Leopard-Print Bikini Top [7] ($135).

Fisch Marigot Side-Tie Leopard-Print Bikini Briefs [8] ($125).

Ganni

Ganni One-Shoulder Leopard-Print Bikini Top [9] ($125).

Ganni Leopard-Print Bikini Briefs [10] ($70).

Les Girls Les Boys

Les Girls Les Boys Leopard-Print Swimsuit [11] ($110).

Mango

Mango Animal Print Bikini Top [12] ($40).

Mango Animal Print Bikini Bottom [13] ($30).

& Other Stories

& Other Stories Plunging Leopard Bow Tie Swimsuit [14] ($59).

Reina Olga

Reina Olga For A Rainy Day Leopard-Print Swimsuit [15] ($141).

Zara

Zara Animal Print Bikini Top [16] ($26).

Zara Animal Print Bikini Bottom [17] ($20).

Topshop

Topshop Animal Print Straight Neck Swimsuit [18] ($65).

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