With the great British summer doing its usual trick of teasing us with sunshine one day and then retreating behind grey skies the next, the newest series of Love Island is proving to be the escapism we didn't know we so desperately needed. Season 12 is currently in full swing, and as much a fixture of the series as bombshell arrivals, dramatic recoupling's and the notoriously evil Casa Amor, it's the swimwear that are delivering a masterclass in sun-drenched style - setting the tone for what we'll all want to be wearing by the pool this summer.
This year, perhaps more than any other, the bikinis seen on the girls are designs that are wearable off-screen too, with more minimalist bandeau's, high-cut bottoms and bold prints than ever. And, we know we're not the only ones who like to keep our eyes peeled for the hottest Love Island bikinis and outfits. So throughout season 12, we'll be hunting down all the best bikinis, including exact options as well as tempting alternatives, and, you can shop them down below.
Shop: The Best Love Island Bikinis From Series 12
1 of 19Toni's Studded Bikini
We found a really great alternative for Toni's black bikini from Zara, which comes with diamanté detailing similar to her original.
Alternative: Zara Triangle Diamanté Bikini Top, £22.99 and bottoms £22.99
2 of 19Shakira Leopard Print Bikini
While we may not know exactly where Shakira's bold leopard print bikini is from, we found a great alternative from & Other Stories that look eerily similar.
Alternative: & Other Stories Halterneck Triangle Bikini Top, £17 and bottoms £14
3 of 19Alima's Orange Floral Bikini
In a very tense episode for Alima and Remell, she's seen wearing an orange floral bikini from Toco Swim while sitting round the firepit.
Exact: Toco Swim Havana Top Picante, £50 and Glencoe Bottoms Picante, £50
Alternative: Oh Polly Baracoa Hardware-Detail Haterneck Bikini Top, £40 and Cheeky Bikini Bottoms, £35
4 of 19Emily's Green With Gold Hoop Bikini
Emily's fashion sense is without a doubt one of the best in this year's villa. Her green bikini is just another string to her fashion-bow, with a set from the Moda Minx x Agnes Pimentel collection.
Exact: Moda Minx x Agnes Pimentel Triangle Bikini Top, £20 and Tie Side Bikini Bottom, £20
Alternative: South Beach Olive Green Zebra Pattern Crinkle Ring Bikini Top, £20 and Tie Side Bikini Briefs, £18
5 of 19Meg's Orange Crossover Swimsuit
Nervous (and also excited) Meg awaits Dejon's return to the main villa, and while she does so, she stuns in an orange swimsuit. We've also tracked down the exact swimsuit, as well as an excellent alternative if you want to get her look this summer.
Exact: Generic Swimwear With Bra Support, £9.69
Alternative: Gant Women's Orange-Red Swimsuit, £110
6 of 19Yasmin's Baby Blue Bikini
After a chaotic start, Yasmin has truly found her feet in the villa, and was seen in episode 14 wearing a baby blue bikini from Calzedonia (that's also still available to shop in the shade 'shiny satin light blue powder).
Exact: Calzedonia Graduated Padded Triangle Bikini Top, £40 and Bikini Bottoms, £27
Alternative: Calzedonia Removable Padding Triangle Bikini Top, £35 and Tie Brazilian Bikini Bottoms, £27
7 of 19Poppy's Yellow And Green Bikini
Bombshell Poppy Harrison of course had to make a statement during her first few days in the villa - and she did so by wearing a yellow and green bikini from none other than Sherbert Lemons.
Exact: Sherbert Lemons The Micro Bikini Yellow And Green, £65
Alternative: Adanola Contrast Triangle Bikini Top, £26 and Contrast Bikini Bottom, £20
8 of 19Emily's Black O-Ring Swimsuit
After her drama with the girls, Emily enjoys what she hopes to be a couple of stress-free days in a swimsuit we couldn't take our eyes off. A style from Adoraswim, it features well-placed cut outs, crossover straps and a high-rise cut.
Exact: Adoraswim Amalfi Swimsuit, £149
Alternative: Hunza G Celine Plunge-Neck Swimsuit, £185
9 of 19Megan's Green Lacy Bikini
All eyes were on Megan when she pulled Conor for a chat, saying there was 'unfinished business' between the two of them. Our eyes, however, were on her stunning lime green bikini from Mars The Label.
Exact: Mars The Label The Taliyah Bikini In Green, £45
Alternative: Anthropologie Becksondergaard Shobi Bikini Top, £38 and Bikini Bottoms, £38
10 of 19Helena's Printed O-Ring Bikini
Helena was seen in the pool chatting with new bombshell Harrison wearing a bikini printed with multicoloured flames.
Exact: Kiss 'N' Thrill, Gaia Top Laava, £49 and Gaia Bottoms Laava, £49
Alternative: Rat & Boa Calypso Bikini Top, £100 and Calypso Bikini Pant, £105
11 of 19Emily's Pink Bikini
Emily looks pretty in pink in episode ten, while also staying loyal to a brand she clearly loves, White Fox. Unfortunately, her exact colour is sold out, but there are plenty of other colour options available (we have our eyes on the baby blue).
Exact: White Fox Elouera Bikini Top, £40 and Ocean Views Bottoms, £25
Alternative: Boux Avenue Amalfi Crinkle Balconette Bikini Top, £22 and Brazilian Bikini Bottoms, £12
12 of 19Helena's Red Ruffle Bikini
Helena's bright red bikini caught our eye as well as Harry's, with its cheeky ruffles and tie sides. The exact set is still available from Pretty Little Thing for under £25, too.
Exact: Pretty Little Thing Red Frill Edge Bikini Top, £12 and Ruched Back Bikini Bottoms, £10
Alternative: M&S Neoprene Padded Triangle Bikini Top, £17.50 and Tie Side Bikini Bottoms, £15
13 of 19Emily's Black And White Bikini
Emily's black and white contrast bikini from White Fox is a super chic style to have in your holiday wardrobe - we're picturing this on a beach off the South of France with a spritz in hand.
Exact: White Fox Mosman Bikini Top, £35 and Ocean Views Bottoms, £25
Alternative: Arket Triangle Bikini Top, £27 and Low-Waist Bikini Briefs, £22
14 of 19Yasmin's Black Embellished Swimsuit
One of the newest bombshells Yasmin was seen wearing a black swimsuit finished with a gold embellishment at the centre as she ruffled the feathers of Meg with one particular comment.
Alternative: Accessorize Metal Detail Halter Swimsuit, £40
Alternative: COS Embellished Plunge-Neck Swimsuit, £75
15 of 19Meg's Pink Flower Bikini
Meg's bikini game has already been incredibly strong this season - so what's one more to add to the roster? When talking to the girls she was seen wearing a pink bikini with a large flower on the top, and we've found some excellent alternatives.
Alternative: Revolve Stella Satin Shine Underwire Top, £112 and Leilani Satin Shine Bitsy Bottom, £83
Alternative: Karen Millen Rosette Detail Bandeau Bikini Top, £20.40 and Bikini Bottoms, £17.40
16 of 19Megan's Starfish Bikini
In episode seven, Irish beauty Megan was seen wearing another statement bikini, this time with gold starfish accents.
Alternative: Moda Minx Starfish Scoop Crop Top, £24 and Starfish High Waist Bottom, £30
Alternative: River Island Brown Shell Textured Bikini Top, £26 and Textured High Waisted Bikini Bottoms, £22
17 of 19Meg's Yellow Bikini
Meg Moore, the 25-year-old payroll specialist was spotted in a yellow bikini with green detailing in episode three. This one from Jaded London looks almost identical, or, shop her original style from Amazon.
Exact: Zojuyozio Women Two Piece Bikini, £30.89
Alternative: Jaded London Amarela Laced Edge Halter Neck Bikini Top, £35 and Amarela Ruched Thong Bikini Bottoms, £28
18 of 19Helena's Cream Shell Bikini
When Helena Ford made her entrance to the Love Island villa she strutted in to make a statement - in an Candypants bikini bejewelled with large cream shells. Fortunately, her exact bikini is still in stock and available to shop on ASOS.
Exact: Candypants Shell Triangle Bikini Top, £22 and Shell Tie Side Bikini Bottoms, £13.50
Alternative: South Beach Cream Shell Embellished Bandeau Bikini Top, £20 and Pleated Texture Tie Bikini Bottoms, £16
19 of 19Shakira's Yellow Floral Bikini
Shakira turned heads when she walked into the villa, and not only because of her bright yellow bikini from Sherbert Lemons.
Exact: Sherbert Lemons Yellow Floral Sparkle Triangle Bikini, £75
Alternative: White Fox Golden Hour Bikini Top Tropical Bloom, £25 and Belmont Bottoms Tropical Bloom, £20
Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look. When not writing, shopping or at Reformer Pilates (a cliché but she's hooked), Gemma will likely be planning her next holiday (and what she's going to wear). For a glimpse into said travels, outfit inspo and life as a journalist, follow her on Instagram or TikTok.