It turns out, 2026 may be the year of the monokini. Two out of the three bathing suits in Bieber’s most recent post are technically one-pieces, but feature elaborate, strappy cutouts that make careful sunscreen application vital beyond its obvious health benefits. She started off tame with a ruffled black one piece with a deep v-neckline and a lace-up front. In the striking selfie, she opted for minimal makeup and a naturally tousled wavy bob, though she elevated the look with a pair of large diamond earrings.
Bieber’s second swimsuit was far bolder and strappier. In slide five, she revealed a leopard-print monokini that exposes much more of her torso and would pair beautifully with her last set of cheetah-print nails, though she’s currently rocking a neutral, glassy manicure. She later shared a slightly sandier selfie in the animalistic one-piece on her Instagram Story, as if to prove she actually wore the cutout swimsuit to the beach.
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So, would you brave the tan-lines that are sure to come with these one-pieces in 2026, or is that actually a part of the appeal? Perhaps we’re seeing the natural evolution of Gen-Z’s tan-line makeup craze that swept TikTok back in 2024. Honestly, I sure hope it’s not.