Bella Hadid’s Cannes bikini era was unmatched (Pics)

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Bella Hadid has never needed much encouragement to turn a beach day into a full style moment, and this year’s Cannes Film Festival proved it all over again.

Between yacht days and red carpet premieres, Bella Hadid’s bikinis quietly became one of the season’s most talked-about style threads.

While technically a swimsuit rather than a bikini, Hadid’s Prada Interlock Jersey one-piece deserves its place at the top.

Featuring contrast straps, preppy stripes, an open tie-back and the brand’s signature triangle logo, the $1,250 piece was photographed as she prepared to jump off a yacht into the sea in Cannes.

It reportedly sold out almost immediately afterward.

During a separate yacht day in Cannes, Bella Hadid’s bikinis took a bolder turn with a statement metallic two-piece, paired with equally elevated cover-ups throughout the outing.

The metalic two-piece bikini seems to be the trend setter for the summer of 2026.

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Rounding out her rotation, Hadid also wore a softer, more understated pink bikini with lace-like detailing, paired with a blue and white plaid shirt as a cover-up, proof that her off-duty style moves easily between bold and relaxed.

Honestly, personally, I think there’s something admirable about never repeating a look. It takes real confidence to keep switching it up in front of the world’s cameras.

Designers are increasingly treating the festival’s yacht culture as a runway of its own, and we are here for it. Hadid’s rotation this year was proof of just how seriously that trend has taken hold.

Ultimately, Bella Hadid’s Cannes wardrobe proved swimwear can be just as show-stopping as red carpet glamour.

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Which of Bella’s three Cannes looks is your favourite?

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