Popsugar Fashion Celebrity Fashion Padma Lakshmi Snake-Print Bikini July 2018 We Wouldn't Mind If Padma Lakshmi's Snake-Print Bikini Slithered Into Our Closets 5 July 2018 by Kelsey Garcia 🌈🌈🌈 #nationalbikiniday #topchef #tbt A post shared by Padma Lakshmi (@padmalakshmi) on Jul 5, 2018 at 7:16am PDT As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Padma Lakshmi is slithering into our mental folder of swimwear inspiration. The 47-year-old Top Chef host recently wore a snake-print string bikini while filming the culinary competition show in Kentucky. Though the sweltering shot was originally taken back in June, Padma fittingly shared it on July 5 in honour of — what else? — National Bikini Day. While retro polka dots, belted one-pieces, and fruit prints seem to be dominating this year's swimwear trends, it's cool to see a celebrity switch it up with something different and sexy as hell. If you're ready to chuck your cherry-print swimsuit for a snake-print bikini, shop some of our favourites ahead. Related: Kendall Jenner’s Cover-Up Is Not What You’d Expect — It’s a Million Times Better 🌈🌈🌈 #nationalbikiniday #topchef #tbt A post shared by Padma Lakshmi (@padmalakshmi) on Jul 5, 2018 at 7:16am PDT Baewatch🔥🛥 #TopChefKentucky #squad #somanyspeedos #theyearofthespeedo #bts A post shared by Padma Lakshmi (@padmalakshmi) on Jun 5, 2018 at 1:37pm PDT 🎵I’mmmm gonna soak up the sun🎵🌞 #topchef #tgif #summer A post shared by Padma Lakshmi (@padmalakshmi) on Jun 29, 2018 at 8:02am PDT Celebrity FashionBikinisSummer FashionShoppingCelebrity Bikini PicturesCelebrity InstagramsFashion InstagramsPadma LakshmiGet The LookSwimwear