super hottest bikini photos of Kathy Ireland

Kathy used to be everywhere in the 80s and 90s. The California native racked up a total of 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues in her heyday.

It’s time to face facts. Summer is on its way out and while we’re sad to see it go, it’s the prime time to bask in the rays of some super sexy swimwear courtesy of the top swimsuit models of all time.

We’re talking 70s trailblazers, 80s legends, 90s supermodels and the new wave of bathing beauties.

These icons of the surf and sand sizzled in everything from revealing bikinis to surprisingly seductive one-pieces, providing plenty of inspiration along the way regarding how to style swimwear.

So without further ado, let’s dive right in and check out the swimsuit models who made the biggest splash.