The best IT girls' bikini photos including Jennifer Lopez and Jane Birkin

In 1997, actress and singer Jennifer Lopez struck a pose on the steps at Club Med in the Bahamas, setting her steady gaze on the camera in a simple white two-piece.

The bikini set took a back seat to JLo’s enviable curls and bronzed skin, proving that less is often more when it comes to swimwear made to stun.

Bella Hadid’s beach getup is all about confidence. Triangles of leopard print make a striking statement if you’re prepared to show a little more skin.

Bikini bottoms held with a thin string pull in her waist for a neat tutorial on picking a swimsuit that makes the most of your figure for a flattering photo.

Actress and singer Jane Birkin perfectly paired substantial swimming bottoms with a smaller bikini top for a chic balance of bare skin and comfortable clothing.

Posing on a beach in 1969, the model lounged on a seaside rock, showing off her lithe frame with a searing look to the camera. 

Brigitte Bardot wasn’t just an icon for her blonde bangs – the bombshell also knew how to rock a bikini. On the set of Vie Privée, Brigitte relaxed on a striped cushion in a simple white top.

Vie Privée or A Very Private Affair (1962) saw the actress don a variety of enviable outfits, from the perfect slouchy tee to a cosy dressing gown and summer-ready black gingham check.

In 1995, Kate Moss modelled for Vogue in a classically cut, yellow floral bikini. The editorial was titled ‘A Close Fit’ and shot by Glen Lunchford.

Combining cinematic stills with the model’s natural presence in front of the camera, Kate provided a masterclass for every reader in strutting your stuff with solid self-confidence, no matter where you are or what you’re wearing.

It doesn’t get more ‘00s than Paris Hilton posing in a pink bikini! At the Pre-MTV Movie Awards Beauty Buffet, the singer and socialite struck a pose for the cameras.

She also showed how a touch of colour, when it comes to choosing the best bikini, can add sweetness or a kitsch glamour to your seaside swimsuit. The stars might be blind, but Paris was surely her way in 2003!

Cameron Diaz has the enviable ability to make everything she wears a glamorous, elegant outfit and this talent doesn’t just apply to the red carpet, but also makes its way down to the shoreline. 

Here, high-waisted bikini bottoms and a strapless top play around with proportions while a bright yellow, floral hat and silky green scarf combine for a colourful shot of the actress sporting her signature grin.