Pack Like Elsa Hosk in 2026: Sunsolve MD, Oversize Sunnies, and a Vintage-Inspired Bikini

The humming of a Piero Piccioni score, the aroma of a freshly plucked orange, or the sun dancing across the water: a few examples of the enchanting scenes evoked by Montce X Elsa Hosk. Whether vacation to you means somewhere on the Amalfi Coast, sailing the Greek Islands, traipsing along the French Riviera, or simply sunbathing on a NYC rooftop, I believe it's not so much the locale as it is the swimsuit's responsibility to charm and transport. Before you pack your spring break carry-on with last year's bikini, we spoke with the It-girl, Elsa Hosk, and got the inside scoop on the most elegant swimwear of 2026.

Designed in collaboration with the model and founder of Helsa (a Revolve and FWRD exclusive), Montce has combined its vintage-inspired detailing with Elsa's cool-girl fashion intuition to create a vacation wardrobe ripe with timeless, chic swimwear. "There are many reasons why this partnership feels so genuine for us, but among them is that Montce x Elsa feels less like a collaboration, and more like a shared world," said Montce's founder, Alexandra Grief, in the press release.

We spoke with Elsa about the behind-the-scenes of the collection, and when asked about her creative process, it became clear that Grief's characterization was spot on: "I'm very visual. I always start with references and build a world before I design anything. It can be an old photograph, a color in nature, a fabric texture, even architecture. Once I know the feeling, the details become very specific. It’s instinctive, but also very intentional," said the Helsa founder. Elsa's attentive work ethic and conscious pursuit of nostalgia are precisely what make Montce X Elsa Hosk feel so transportive.

Slip into any item from the beautiful sixty-six-piece collection, and you'll be transported to a sun-soaked vacation you'll never wish to end. Exclusively available at Montce.com, the romantic swimwear line launches today, March 2. It features flirty bikinis, high-cut one-pieces, coordinating coverups, and gorgeous accessories. Not to mention, the pastel color palette of seafoam blues and pretty pinks is absolutely dreamlike.

Scroll on to read more for our conversation with Elsa, her creative inspiration, vacation must-haves, favorite sunscreen brand, book of choice (spoiler: it's a recent movie adaptation has viewers everywhere in a trance); plus, shop the best swimwear of 2026: the Montce X Elsa Hosk capsule collection.

Elsa Hosk On The Collection

What was your hands-on involvement in the design process for this collection?

I love Montce’s silhouettes. They’re feminine but still feel strong and confident. So this collaboration was really about refining what was already there. Softening a curve, lowering a strap slightly on the shoulder, adjusting where the waist sits so it feels effortless on the body. Then it became about building the mood around those shapes. Sun-washed creams, airy blues, florals that feel natural, like they’ve always belonged in a garden.

It's clear across all your projects how intentional you are, from chic vintage references to niche retro callbacks. It is on full display here in the Montce x Elsa Hosk capsule collection. What were the creative inspirations behind this Collaboration?

We shot the collection in Malibu, which is a place I really love. It has that quiet, effortless beauty that I’m always drawn to. I’m constantly inspired by vintage European summers, but I like when it feels subtle. I wanted it to feel like a late summer afternoon that just unfolds naturally. Sculpted swim against soft greenery. Pale blue that mirrors the sky. Cream that almost disappears into the light. It’s romantic and a little nostalgic. Slightly dreamlike, but still very real.

How would you describe the colors and patterns we see in this romantic collection?

The palette feels really fresh to me. Creams, pale blues, soft yellow, little hits of cherry. Romantic, but still strong. Nothing feels loud, but it’s not shy either. The florals have personality. Nostalgic and not overly sweet.

What's your favorite look from the collection?

Ah, it’s so hard to choose. I really love the whole collection. But right now I’m especially drawn to the silky creams and blues.

Elsa Hosk On Her Vacation Must-Haves

Where does the Montce x Elsa Hosk wearer vacation? Côte d'Azur, the Amalfi Coast, Montenegro?

All of the above! Côte d’Azur, Amalfi Coast, archipelagos of Sweden. Or just her backyard in Los Angeles. Wherever she goes feels like summer.

What's their poolside order, beachside read, and sunscreen of choice?

My poolside order right now would probably be pistachio gelato and an iced Coke. Book of choice right now, maybe Wuthering Heights. And sunscreen is nonnegotiable. I always have my SunsolveMD on me !

What are your nonnegotiables when it comes to packing a carry-on?

Good skincare. Always. Oversized sunnies, maybe a few pairs. And somehow always one of Tuuli’s little toys tucked in my bag - which I love!

What are the three items you're pairing with your swim/vacation look? Shoes, bag, sunglasses, etc.

Simple leather sandals. sunglasses, always. And a vintage hat I found somewhere along the way.

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