Dua Lipa just reminded us that spring is officially here — and she did it the best way possible. On March 10, the pop superstar posted a sun-soaked Instagram carousel with a simple caption — "kisssssss the sun" — that had everyone talking. The photos showed Dua and her boyfriend, actor Callum Turner, looking effortlessly cool on a rocky beach getaway, and Dua's bikini was the real star of the show.
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The Look: A $500 String Bikini That Lives Rent-Free in Our Heads
Dua chose an Oséree Lumière polka-dot Lurex bikini top — a piece that retails for around $500 and is, yes, absolutely worth drooling over. The triangle top is made from gold-toned Lurex fabric that shimmers in the sun, dotted with tiny black polka dots and finished with delicate red floral appliqués on the string ties. It's vintage-meets-glamour, and it is impossibly chic.
She paired the bikini with relaxed blue denim shorts held together by a vintage 1998 Helmut Lang leather belt, plus oversized square sunglasses from Jimmy Fairly. The whole vibe? Post-world-tour vacation mode — effortless, golden, and completely unbothered. Fresh off wrapping her massive Radical Optimism Tour in December, Dua is clearly in full beach-girl era, and we are here for it.
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Why the String Triangle Bikini Is Having Its Biggest Moment Yet
Dua's look isn't just cute — it's a style statement. The barely-there triangle string bikini has been quietly dominating 2026, with celebrities from Kaia Gerber to Lily James all embracing the minimalist silhouette. It's the bikini that works equally well as a fashion piece and as actual swimwear — and it's the shape that flatters everyone because the string ties let you customize fit perfectly.
The triangle top with adjustable strings is also the style that converts the most skeptics. If you've ever wondered whether a string bikini is "for you" — it is. The whole point is that you control how it fits. Pull the strings tighter for a secure feel, loosen them for a more relaxed look. That's exactly why Audi Swim's Bow Babe Contrast Collection is built around this silhouette. For a deep dive into rocking a string bikini with confidence, check out our guide: Your First Thong Bikini: The Honest Guide to Going For It.
Get Dua Lipa's String Bikini Look for Under $60
Here's the thing: Dua's Oséree bikini is stunning. It's also $500. The good news is that the look — that gold-and-contrast triangle string silhouette — doesn't have to cost anywhere near that much. Audi Swim's Bow Babe Contrast Collection nails the same barely-there triangle energy with those signature adjustable string ties, at a fraction of the price.
- Bow Babe Contrast Top — Sky Blue ($30) — The shimmer of sky blue Lurex-adjacent fabric gives off the same "sun hitting fabric just right" energy Dua served. Perfect for spring and summer beach dates.
- Bow Babe Contrast Bottoms — Sky Blue ($30) — Cheeky, adjustable, and built to stay put. Whether you're rocky-beach-hopping like Dua or poolside with a spritz, these move with you.
- Bow Babe Contrast Top — Black ($30) — For the Dua fans who prefer their beach looks dark and moody. The black-on-black contrast finish is low-key stunning.
- Bow Babe Contrast Bottoms — Black ($25) — Complete the set. Full Bow Babe look in black comes in under $55 total.
The Bow Babe Contrast set is made from Luxe-Flex nylon-spandex — it holds its shape in the water (unlike cheaper string bikinis that stretch out and bag after one pool session). And yes, it's adjustable everywhere that matters. Full look: under $60. Dua-level energy: priceless.
More Celebrity Bikini Inspo for Spring 2026
If you're obsessed with celebrity swimwear moments this season, we've been tracking all the best ones. Sydney Sweeney just launched her own swimwear brand and the look is very much worth stealing — check out our piece on Sydney Sweeney's SYRN Bikini Style and how to get it for less. And for a bigger roundup of what every major celebrity is wearing this March, our Everything Swimwear team broke it all down: Celebrity Bikini Looks Dominating March 2026.
Spring beach mode is officially unlocked. Now go get that string bikini look.
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