Strappy swimsuits gave the classic bikini a modern update.
Floral bathing suits made way for beach wear in neutral shades.
Cutouts, ruffles, puffed sleeves and belted waistlines are now part of swimwear.
Now, the upside down bikini -- it's been around since 2018 when Italian model Valentina Fradegrada came up with the bizarre idea -- is winning over the celebrity world once again.
Supermodels Kendall Jenner, Emily Ratajkowski and Elsa Hosk have all been spotted wearing it.
IMAGE: The idea is to get creative with your bikini and wear it in a fun way.
You can wear your top upside down like this model.
Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
You can wear your top upside down like this model.
Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
IMAGE: Or you can tie a cross halter by positioning the gathered fabric of the bikini top on the sides.
Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Photograph: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
IMAGE: Kendall Jenner flips her bikini top upside down and ties the backstraps around her neck in a cross halter style.
She pairs the look with a cropped jacket and a stylish handbag.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Kendall Jenner/Instagram
She pairs the look with a cropped jacket and a stylish handbag.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Kendall Jenner/Instagram
IMAGE: Kourtney Kardashian goes for the cross halter as well.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram
Photograph: Kind courtesy Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram
IMAGE: While the trend looks great, critics feel it is not meant for plus-size women.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Elsa Hosk/Instagram
Photograph: Kind courtesy Elsa Hosk/Instagram
IMAGE: And that's Kendall Jenner, who's made this trend extremely popular.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Kendall Jenner/Instagram
Photograph: Kind courtesy Kendall Jenner/Instagram
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