When in doubt, make it bikini-clad. That’s clearly the attitude the designers, photographers and innovators featured below have taken.
From bikini-clad baristas to hot auto reviews and even book promos with tan lines, there’s no shortage of summer fun in this slideshow. Click through the cluster below to see what I mean.
Implications - Though the advertising agency is constantly evolving, one fact remains: sex sells. Though some may find the use of sex in advertising to be smutty and cheap, sensual adds are still generally responded well to. As long as consumers remain human beings, they will be biologically attracted to the aspect of sex, which is something that cannot be ignored.
30 Bikini-Clad Innovations
From Tortilla Chip Triangle Tops to Tan Line Book Promos:
Marissa Brassfield — Jun 4, 2009 — Fashion
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Tennis Players as Bikini Models
Tennis Beauties in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2009
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Race Car Drivers as Bikini Models
Danica Patrick Poses For Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
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Little Girls in Thong Bikinis Featured In Popular Magazines
Terrible Ad Trends
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Bikini Baristas
Cafe Di Vang 2 in Vietnam Serves Coffee With a Side of Skin
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iPod Bikini
Did Apple Buy Product Placement in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue?
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Sexy Mobile Phone Ads
LG Bikini Campaign
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Mankini Knock-Offs
Borat Bikini Wannabes For Those Who Want To Make Sexy Time
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NBA Dancers as Bikini Models
Pom Poms in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2009
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Bikini-Clad Baristas
Java Girls Blends Hooters and Starbucks
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Celebrity Mankinis
Jim Carrey in Jenny McCarthy's Bikini
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PETA's New Ad Campaign
Alicia Mayer in a Lettuce Bikini
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Sexist Charity Photos?
Ryanair Bikini Calendar
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Bikini Pants
Jeans With Integrated Thongs
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Bikini Model Statues
Blush: Stop Nudism
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Bikini's College
Learning Made Sexy
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Upside Down Bikinis
Aya Hirano's Fashion Blunder Boosts Career
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Making Auto Reviews Sexy
Bikini Driving School
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Interactive Bus Stop Ads
Crank Up the Bikini Model's Tan
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Bikini Game Controllers
The Geekini
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Internet Memevertising
Lentheric Solo Ads Feature ‘Fail' Bikini Girls to ‘Up You
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Discontented Job Testimonials
DreamJob.Com Uses Bikini-Clad Brazilian Models to Go Viral
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Corn Chip Fashion
Doritos Bikini Finalist for Best Use of Junk Food
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Bikini Lawn Service
A New Way to Create Controversy
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Bikini Finance
Trident Pogo Stick Girls Are Selling Insurance
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Bikini-Clad Airplanes
Sports Illustrated Sponsored Boeing Has Swimsuit Models On Planes
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Provocative Bookselling
Debolsillo Bikini Ad Campaign
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Tech News, Bikini Driven
BikiniZero
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Shamrock Bikinis
'999 Nudes' to Promote £9.99 Aer Lingus Fare for St Patrick's Day
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Stem-Baring Vases
The Bikini Vase Shows Some Stem and Style
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Valentine's Day Lingerie Collections
SKIMS Taps White Lotus Stars for Its Valentine's Day Campaign
Celebrity-Starring Swimwear Campaigns
Kim Kardashian Fronts the SKIMS 'Swim Shop' Campaign
Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Retro Music-Themed Swimwear
The New Vilebrequin X The Beach Boys Collaboration is Vibrantly Hued
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
Luxury Swim Collections
Bluebella Launches New Swimwear Range Dubbed Swimwear, Redefined
Actress-Approved Swimsuit Ranges
The Pamela Anderson x Frankies Bikinis Collection Arrives May 4
Retro Shapewear Swimsuits
Bumpsuit's Shapewear Swim Sculpts and Supports the Body
Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Boys Lie's June Collection Drop Was Stunning
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
AI-Generated Swimsuit Campaigns
Undiz Launches a New Campaign with AI-Generated Models
Respectful Nudist Beach Campaigns
Campaign Aims to Protect the Tradition of Nudism in Catalonia
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
Sun-Framing Billboards
Minute Maid's New Billboards Help Passersby Get a Daily Dose of Vitamin D
Dainty High-Femme Swimwear
Frankies Bikinis Goes for a Feminine Swimwear Aesthetic for Summer
No-Show Underwear Collections
Siella's No-Show Capsule is Ultra-comfortable and Stretchy
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Summer-Ready Fashion Collections
Hey Harper is Unveiling Its New Summer Collection
Surfer-Inspired Sustainable Swimwear
Outerknown and Seea Launch a New Swim Collection
Age Inclusive Romantic Lingerie Ads
Bluebella's Valentine's Day Campaign Boasts Marie Helvi
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Post-Surgery Friendly Swimwear
PrettyLittleThing and GIRLvsCANCER Launch Empowering Swimwear
Faux-Nipple Climate-Awareness Fashion
SKIMS Presents the New Ultimate Nipple Bra Design
Versatile Textural Swimwear
Triangl Swim Launches the Vibrant Summer-Ready 'Paradiso' Collection
Chic Sustainable Swimwear Designs
MABI Swimwear Debuted the Gaia Capsule Collection
Tan-Through Swimwear
FreeTan Swim's One-Pieces and Bikinis Avoid Awkward Tan Lines
Poolside-Inspired Swimwear Pop-Ups
Willo Perron Creates the SKIMS Pop-Up Space in London
AI-Generated Magazine Covers
Glamour Bulgaria's August Issue Has a 100% AI-Generated Photo
Summer-Celebrating 90s Fashion
Filippa K's Spring/Summer 2023 Line Features Sunset Orange Hues
Disruptive Sun Care Pop-Ups
Sun Bum's Good Days Daily Bodega Inspires Refreshed Routines
Delicate Strawberry Print Bikinis
The New PINK by Frankies Bikinis Line is a Collaborative Drop
No-Show Plunge Bras
Siella Recently Introduced the No-Show Plunge and Triangle Bras
Playful Graphic Streetwear Collections
DIVINITIES and BoTT Return with a New Stylish Drop
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Movie-Themed Swimwear Collections
The ROXY x Kate Bosworth Collection is Y2K Inspired
Romantic Size-Inclusive Intimates
Gabi Gregg Unveils a New Intimates Capsule with Playful Promises
Ultra-Chic Vintage-Inspired Swimwear
Rumored's Vintage Swim Collection is Head-Turning
Chic Vintage-Style Swimwear
Hey Harper Expands Its Offerings from Jewelry to a Swimwear Line
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
Comfy Organic Cotton Lines
Siella Strikes a Perfect Balance with Its Organic Cotton Undies & Bras
Fashion Career-Inspired Shirts
SUNNEI Unveils a Job-Focused T-Shirt Capsule for Spring/Summer 2023
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Female-Led Swimwear Brands
Bydee Embodies Creativity, Resilience, and the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Mood-Boosting Body Mists
Sol de Janeiro’s Summer Mood Mist Trio Reminds of Sun-Soaked Days
Cancer-Symptom Detecting Bras
Love & Nudes Joins McCann Toronto on the Stage Zero Capsule
Nudist-Themed Sporty Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Collection
Luxury-Inspired Chocolate Campaigns
The Toblerone 'Never Square' Campaign Takes a Cheeky Approach
Sustainable Luxury Swimwear
Change of Scenery is a Women-Founded and Eco-Friendly Business
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
Sunset-Inspired Tequila Drinks
TSL: Launching Signature Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Curve-Friendly Swimwear Collections
House of Sunny's New Swimwear Collection Features Bigger Sizes
Sea-Inspired Luxe Swimwear Collections
A Burberry Summer Arrives for the SS23 Season of Warm Looks
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Bold Soda-Themed Intimates
Parade x Coca-Cola Unveil a New Collection of Colorful Intimates
Female Empowerment Outerwear Ads
Canada Goose Honors Female Empowerment with New FW23 Campaign
Inclusive Swimwear Collections
Londre Bodywear Collabs with SI Swimsuit Model Sixtine Rouyre
Inclusive Fragrance Campaigns
The 'Where Will They Take You' Campaign Highlights Influencers
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Creative-Focused Sportswear Campaigns
adidas Celebrates Creativity with Ama Qamata and Dee Koala
Summer-Themed Cosmetic Collections
The Sol de Janeiro Summer Collection Features Four Products
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Tennis-Inspired Sportswear Lines
Sergio Tacchini's Spring/Summer 2023 Line is Sporty and Elegant
Spring Bring-Ready Apparel
SHEIN Offers a Range of Swimwear and Vacation Outfits
Figure-Hugging Leather Swimwear
SKIMS Debuts its Sleek Swimwear Collection Made with Faux Leather
Chic Sustainable Underwear Brands
Subset Formerly Known as Knickey, Launches in North America
Beach Day-Inspired Fashion Collections
Saul Nash's Spring/Summer 2024 Line is Titled Intersection
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Modern-Day Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Invites Gisele Bündchen for 'Horizons Never End'
Humorous Period Care Campaigns
Thinx's New Period Underwear is Introduced in an Ad by OBERLAND
Virtual Tanner Try-Ons
Bondi Sands' Virtual Try-On Experience Finds Perfect Self-Tan Shades
Sex-Positive Art Collections
Carne Bollente Debuts a Capsule of Sex-Positive Apparel and Ceramics
Climate-Positive Outdoor Apparel
Askov Finlayson Launches North Swimwear for Earth Month
Tequila-Branded Beach Apparel
Duvin Launches a Laid-Back Apparel Capsule with Los Sundays Tequila
Juxtaposed Workwear Campaigns
The Aritzia Babaton Fall 2023 Collection Stars Pamela Anderson
Crochet Bikini Lines
TRIANGL's 2024 Drop Boasts Cover-Ups and Swimwear
Relaunched NSFW Digital Publications
Playboy Magazine is Launching in a New Digital Space
Inclusive Swimwear Collections
Onewith Swim Boasts a Patent-pending Design
Chic Sequin-Adorned Lingerie
Bluebella Recruits Sequin Designer Ashish for a Rebellious Collection
Outdoor-Inspired Collaborative Capsules
Merrell 1TRL & Trippin Unveils the Natural Highs Campaign
Suggestive SPF Packaging
Pavise Debuts Condom-Inspired Sunscreen Packaging in the 'Pleasure Pack'
Syringe-Based Billboards
Dove's Injectable Billboard Addresses Toxic Beauty Standards
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Vibrant Latin Artwork Razors
Schick Intuition and Reyna Noriega Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Cooling Pregnant Fashion Lines
Ingrid + Isabel Ensures Comfort & Style with the Cooling Collection
Elevated Patterned Swimwear
TRIANGL Unveils the Beach-Ready 'ANDIAMO' Swimwear Collection
Elevated Slides Designs
Havaianas Launches Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line and the Designs Look Comfy
Digital Product Care Brochures
'Lolita & Zoitza' Partnered with Tapkit on Informative Brochures
Recycled Sunny Swimwear
Parade Unveils its First Swimwear Collection with Inclusive Sizing
Chinese Erotica-Inspired Spring Fashion
Chet Lo Presents a New Collection for SS24 During LFW
Soup-Inspired Swimsuits
The Panera Swim Soups Highlight Panera's You Pick 2 Deal
Summery Bikini Drops
Frankies Bikinis' Spring 2024 Collection Will Cure the Winter Blues
AI-Inspired Beer Ads
Sharp is Promoting Its First Hazy IPA, Solar Wave, with "ChatIPA"
Reimaged Striking Lingerie
Bluebella Unveils Its Autumn Winter 2023 Campaign
Resort Television Show Collections
LOVE Binetti Launches Whimsical RE23 Collection
Retro Italian-Inspired Fall Fashion
Martine Rose's FW23 Collection is Sexy, Very Sexy
Artist-Designed Blenders
magic bullet's Artist-Designed Wraps Champion Creativity & Expression
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
Sustainable Period-Proof Swimwear
The Triangle One Piece from Pantys Boasts Carbon Neutral Fabrics
Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Enlists Martha Stewart on its Cover
Influencer-Fronted Sunscreen Ads
Sol de Janeiro and Sofia Richie Grainge Debut a New Campaign
Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops
Peachy Den's 'Sweet Cheeks' Collection Pays Homage to Girlhood
Upgraded Triangle Padded Bras
Siella Adds New Features to Its Signature Triangle Padded Bra
Stylish Size-Inclusive Intimates
Arula Makes Intimates for Millennials and Gen Z
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Luxury Logo Tank Tops
Prada Launches a Minimal Viral Tank Top with a Triangle Logo Accent
Vintage Miami Beachwear Capsules
Duvin Design Debuted 'It's Better at Duvin Beach Club' Series
Exclusive Swimwear Collections
Mabi Swimwear Celebrates Swim a Lap Day with New Styles
Orange Wine Campaigns
Nomadica's Skin Contact Campaign Shows the Fun, Sexy Side of Wine
Bold Playful Summer Collections
Duvin Design Co. Launches Nostalgic Spring/Summer Collection
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Sleek Printed Swimwear Collections
Dolly Presents a Look at its New Swimwear Collection
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Homage-Paying 90s Fashion
Carne Bollente Celebrates Its Journey as a Brand with 90s Sensibilities
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Adjustable Chlorine-Resistant Swimwear
MeUndies' New Sustainable Swimwear Arrives for Summer
Size-Inclusive Summer Fashion
Hayden LA's Summer Staples Boast Whimsical Floral Patterns
Demure Summer-Ready Capsules
LILYSILK Launches its 2023 Must-Have Summer Collection
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Retro RTD Cocktails
Bikini Island Shares Explosive Flavor, Real Spirits and 100 Calories Per Can
Bold Body-Hugging Shapewear
The YITTY Spring/Summer 2023 Campaign Shows Off the Latest Styles
Deserted Island Billboards
Silk & Spice Set Up a Billboard for Fans to Go and Find
Dressed-Up Breakfast Campaigns
Joe & the Juice Invites Customers to Get Chic for Breakfast
Provocative Performance Athleisure
Savage X Fenty Sport Shares Inclusive Sportswear with an Edge
Tanning-Specific C-Suite Roles
Bondi Sands Appoints Colt Paulsen to Its Executive Team
Stunning Size-Inclusive Swimwear
Universal Standard Debuts its Swimwear Line with Inclusive Sizing
Coastal France-Inspired Fashion
Vilebrequin and Highsnobiety Join Forces on a Capsule
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
Ultra-Soft Supportive Bras
Parade Launches Its First Bra Collection with Inclusive Sizing
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
Soho Yacht Club Suggests to Do Something Nice Today
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Empowering Summer Campaigns
Falabella Launched the Mi Cuerpo No Necesita Tu Opinión Campaign
Hot Sauce Branding Campaigns
Taco Bell is Letting Consumers Vote for Hot Sauce Sayings
Playful Sun-Safe Garments
SwimZip Offers a Range of Sun-Safe Products for Children