SI Swimsuit Cover Model Kim Petras’s Barbiecore One-Piece Is a Major Summer Trend That’s About to Be Everywhere

Kim Petras was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles.Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

As one of four 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue cover models, German pop star Kim Petras was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles earlier this year. 

“I was so excited when I got the call to be in Sports Illustrated,” Petras told SI Swimsuit. “It’s very iconic, and a lot of very iconic people have done it before, so [it was a] big dream come true for me.” 

While the history-making, Grammy Award-winning artist donned a gold sparkly bikini top by Natalia Fedner for her cover image, Petras’s 2023 photo shoot included several additional incredible looks, including a bright blue one-piece, an elegant black long-sleeved number with gold beads and a chest cutout and a Barbiecore-inspired pink one-piece swimsuit that’s perfect for summer.

View Kim Petras’s entire 2023 gallery here.

Check out the actual swimsuit Petras wore on location below, followed by several similar looks for less that are perfect for rocking poolside or at the beach this season.

Heavy Manners Cute as a Button Prima Ballerina One-Piece Swimsuit, $150 (heavymanners.com)

Kim Petras was photographed by Yu Tsai in Los Angeles. Swimsuit by Heavy Manners. Earrings by Alexis Bittar.

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This pretty-in-pink suit features criss-cross lace-up detail on the back and an ultra-high cut leg.

Norma Kamali Marissa One-Piece, $150 (revolve.com)

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A great option in a similar candy color pink at the very same price point, this designer one-piece also features high-cut sides to flaunt your legs.

Fabletics Scoop Tie Back Shaping One-Piece Swimsuit, $59.95 (fabletics.com)

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Not only is this fuchsia option peak Barbiecore, it features a tie detail that can be knotted in either the front or back depending on your personal preference.

ASOS River Island Crinkle Textured Scoop Neck Swimsuit, $60 (asos.com)

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This sweet pink swimsuit is incredibly affordable and has a crinkled pattern for added interest.

Cupshe Dreamscapes Plunge Twisted Cheeky Monokini Swimsuit, $29.99 (cupshe.com)

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A hot pink one-piece with a similar silhouette, this suit has an adorable twist detail on the front and a criss-cross back.

Summersalt The Split Backflip, $95 (summersalt.com)

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We adore this two-toned option, which is made from the brand’s recycled swimwear fabric, for a fun twist on the Barbiecore trend.

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