Get the summer look: The LBB (little black bathing suit)

Bar Refaeli

Israeli model Bar Refaeli proves that black swimwear needn’t be boring, with this cute two-piece featuring a crop-top and scalloped edges. A straw hat is the ideal chic accessory.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0X3wVcBSgk

Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid kept things simple on vacation in Greece with a minimalist black high-legged bikini that she teamed with a patterned bandana and layered necklaces.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ikC8lnzvW

Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk made a style statement on a trip to Iceland this summer, opting for a simple black one-piece that needed no accessorising — apart from gloriously shiny hair and a stunning waterfall, that is.

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByjEWmAHp1J

Natalia Vodianova

Black one pieces are also great for rolling around in the sand, as supermodel Natalia Vodianova proves in this stylish version with semi-sheer panels.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5owHnnSdh

Sofia Richie

Model Sofia Richie opted for a minuscule black bikini for a spot of sunbathing, catching some rays in a minimalist string version that she paired with a white headband for contrast.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0loWpFJ1VP

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