If You Want to Look Like Bella Hadid on a Yacht in Cannes, Don't Pack a Bikini
Bikinis are chic, but this other swimwear style feels more polished and elegant in 2026.
It may seem premature to say the European summer has already begun, but it's true. Every year, the Cannes Film Festival serves as the unofficial kickoff to the season, especially when attendees like Bella Hadid descend on the French Riviera, spending their days yachting on the Mediterranean in chic outfits and setting the tone for what everyone will wear in the months ahead. This year, one trend she's making a compelling case for is the one-piece swimsuit.
Hadid didn't just wear one one-piece swimsuit in Cannes—she wore several. The first was a burgundy striped style with blue contrast trim from Prada. It featured long, thin straps and a low back, which she paired with white sunglasses. The second was sportier—a wide-strap blue silhouette with a black graphic design, which she paired with retro sunglasses. And last but not least was a vintage Pucci halterneck style with ruffle-trimmed shorts.
While classic bikinis will always have their place, there's something undeniably chic about a one-piece right now. The silhouette feels polished yet sexy, offering a more refined take on swimwear without sacrificing style.
Even if a trip to Cannes—or Europe in general—isn't on your summer itinerary, you can still channel Hadid's elegant Riviera aesthetic wherever you plan to soak up the sun. That said, keep scrolling to shop the best one-piece swimsuits of the season, including the Prada style she sported.
One-Piece Swimsuits on Bella Hadid
On Bella Hadid: Prada One Piece Interlock Jersey Swimsuit ($1250)
Shop the Best One-Piece Swimsuits
It's giving Hunza G.
A ruched one-piece is the most flattering.
It doesn't get anymore timeless than an Eres swimsuit. And, yes, it's worth the money.
Contrast-trim swimwear is trending.
Rag & Bone's Miramar collection is beloved for the way it balances the aesthetic of classic denim with the comfort of sweatpants.
The exact swimsuit that Hadid just wore in Cannes.
I'll take this whole look, please.
Sporty and chic.
The print is a 10/10.
