With the great British summer doing its usual trick of teasing us with sunshine one day and then retreating behind grey skies the next, the newest series of Love Island is proving to be the escapism we didn’t know we so desperately needed. Season 12 is currently in full swing, and as much a fixture of the series as bombshell arrivals, dramatic recoupling’s and the notoriously evil Casa Amor, it’s the swimwear that are delivering a masterclass in sun-drenched style – setting the tone for what we’ll all want to be wearing by the pool this summer.
This year, perhaps more than any other, the bikinis seen on the girls are designs that are wearable off-screen too, with more minimalist bandeau’s, high-cut bottoms and bold prints than ever. And, we know we’re not the only ones who like to keep our eyes peeled for the hottest Love Island bikinis and outfits. So throughout season 12, we’ll be hunting down all the best bikinis, including exact options as well as tempting alternatives, and, you can shop them down below.
Shop: The Best Love Island Bikinis From Series 12
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Lauren’s Brown Stitched Bikini
Casa Amor girl Lauren Wood was seen wearing a bikini from Mars The Label. Finished with bright yellow stitching, the bikini is one that’s made to turn heads.
Exact: Mars The Label The Luisa Bikini, £46
Alternative: Mint Velvet White Contrast Stitch Bikini Top, £39 and Bikini Bottoms, £35
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Toni’s Leopard Print Bikini
In the episode we’ve all been waiting for, the Casa Amor recoupling, Toni wore a leopard print bikini – her exact style from Ego.
Exact: Ego Underwired Tie Side Thong Bikini Set, £26
Alternative: Calzedonia Triangle Bikini Top Classic Animalier, £30 and Brazilian Bikini Bottoms, £22
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CREDIT: ITVMONDAY SWIMWEAR
Toni’s Red Bikini
Toni was spotted cosying up to bombshell Cach while wearing a red bikini from Monday Swimwear. If you prefer something more subtle for your swimwear, it’s also available in blue and black.
Exact: Monday Swimwear Malibu Top Chili Pepper, £97 and Byron Bottom, £80
Alternative: Boux Avenue Lido Ruched Plunge Bikini Top, £36 and Bikini Bottoms, £20
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CREDIT: ITV/ASOS
Shakira’s Burgundy Rhinestone Bikini
After ending back in a couple with Ben, Shakira looks more than pleased to see some new arrivals in the main villa. She wears a burgundy bikini from ASOS – and it’s surprisingly still in stock.
Exact: Candypants Rhinestone Triangle Bikini Top, £20 and Tie Side Bikini Bottom, £18
Alternative: Calzedonia Triangle Bikini Top Indonesia, £25 and Tie Brazilian Bikini Bottoms, £15
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Billykiss’ Blue And Green Plunge Swimsuit
It was the main villa’s lucky day as six new boys headed in to try and turn their heads. As the boys made themselves at home, our eyes were firmly on Billykiss, who was seen wearing a plunging swimsuit from Capala Swim.
Exact: Capala Swim Celine One Piece, £90
Alternative: House of CB Mardi Gras Blue Green One Piece Swimsuit, £39
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Toni’s Brown Embellished Swimsuit
Toni stole the show while on a breakfast date with Harrison by wearing an embellished brown swimsuit. Her exact style is from Anne Summer but is out of stock – but we’ve linked two great alternatives.
Alternative: Malina Idalia Bandeay Cut-Out Stretch-Woven Swimsuit, £140
Alternative: Oseree Lumiere Shells Embellished Swimsuit, £375
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Toni’s Black Studded Bikini
We found a really great alternative for Toni’s black bikini from Zara, which comes with diamanté detailing similar to her original.
Alternative: Zara Triangle Diamanté Bikini Top, £22.99 and bottoms £22.99